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10/29 newsletter - Chemicals linked to breast cancer leach into our foods, study finds

McDonald's Quarter Pounder beef patties not the source of E. coli outbreak, company says

Health News Roundup

Chemicals linked to breast cancer leach into our foods, study finds: Nearly 200 chemicals connected to breast cancer are used in the making of food packaging and plastic tableware, and dozens of those carcinogens can migrate into the human body, a new study found.

McDonald's Quarter Pounder beef patties not the source of E. coli outbreak, company says: No E. coli was detected in samples of beef patties used in McDonald's Quarter Pounders that have been linked to a deadly outbreak, a company spokesperson said Sunday, citing tests by the Colorado Agriculture Department.

Nutrition Corner

New guidelines released for vitamin D testing and supplementation: For the first time since 2011, the Endocrine Society has issued updated guidelines for vitamin D testing and supplementation. The report, published in the August 2024 issue of The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, outlines recommendations for doctors to share with their patients. The guidelines were based on multiple studies that involved people who received vitamin D naturally through routine sun exposure but also from dietary sources and supplements.

Carbs or fats for breakfast? Which is best for healthy weight in men vs women?: The study proposes that for optimal energy levels and health, men’s metabolisms may respond best to carbohydrate-rich breakfast after not eating overnight, while women may benefit more from meals with a higher percentage of fat upon waking.

Recipe for The Day

The star of this recipe is the miso sauce, which serves as both a marinade and salad dressing. The umami flavor of miso is mixed with sweet maple syrup and white balsamic vinegar. The marinade becomes caramelized and sticky-sweet when the steak broils. A light and crisp green salad filled with daikon radish, sweet potatoes and crunchy sesame sticks is the perfect accompaniment.

Lifestyle & Fitness Focus

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