🌱 Phytoestrogens
Phytoestrogens appear to have no harmful effects on breast, endometrial cancer or colorectal cancer. Phytoestrogens may be protective (Rowe and Baber, 2021).

🥦 Ketogenic Diet
A RCT of women with ovarian and endometrial cancer were placed on a 12-week Keto Diet, with urinary ketones measured throughout the intervention.

Results included lower adjusted total fat mass around trunk and upper body, abdomen, chest, shoulder and nape of the neck, and lowering of visceral fat around organs.

KD group had lower fasting serum insulin 🩸 and significant inverse association between changes in serum ß-hydrozybutyrate and IGF-1 concentrations.

➡️ For women with ovarian or endometrial cancers, the KD lowered fat mass and preserved muscle mass, possibly due to changes in insulin sensitivity. Elevated ß-hydroxybutyrate may reflect a 👍 metabolic environment inhospitable to cancer proliferation due to the low-carb nature of this dietary pattern (Cohen etal, 2018).

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Cohen et al 2018: A Ketogenic Diet Reduces Central Obesity and Serum Insulin in Women with Ovarian or Endometrial Cancer. https://doi.org/10.1093/jn/nxy119

Rowe and Baber 2021. The effects of phytoestrogens on postmenopausal health. https://doi.org/10.1080/13697137.2020.1863356 ...

😩 This comes up frequently as I talk with clients about their 🔬 lab values for B12.

👀 Often, they will say that providers are not concerned about very high levels of B12 because there is no risk. There IS an association between 🩸 plasma (blood) levels of B12 and solid cancers.

⚠️ That means, we have a clear opportunity here - and obligation - to dive into why elevations are happening and be SURE there is not a risk.

A paper (Urbanski et al 2020) evaluated 785 patients with B12 greater than 1000ng/L matched with 785 controls for sex and age with B12 less than 1000ng/L.

👍 They wanted to confirm the association with solid cancers, taking into account other causes for elevated B12 such as:
• Myeloid blood malignancies
• Acute or chronic liver disease
• Chronic kidney failure
• Autoimmune or inflammatory diseases
• Excessive B12 supplementation

❇️ A B12 level greater than 1000ng/L was associated with the presence of solid cancer without metastases and with metastases after adjustments for all elevated B12-related causes. ❇️

➡️ The take-away is this:
1. Monitor your B12 levels if you are taking supplements
2. Discontinue B12 for several days before testing
3. Maintain values in the 600-800 range
4. Consider intracellular testing to determine the value inside your cells

📅 Consider making an appointment where we can look through your 🔬 lab history and determine the best course of action for you moving forward: https://kaizennutritionwellness.com/appointment/

Utbanski et al 2020. Strength of the Association of Elevated Vitamin B12 and Solid Cancers: An Adjusted Case-Control Study. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm9020474

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👀 Looking for a natural sweetener that won't break the calorie bank? Take a look at Stevia and Monk Fruit

Plant-based sweeteners are good alternatives to sugar for those looking to cut calories and ⚠️avoid artificial sweeteners.

Stevia is up to 400 times sweeter than sugar and Monk Fruit is 100-250 time sweeter than sugar with no reported side effects.

🌱 Pros and Cons to using Stevia:
- Zero calories
- Doesn't raise blood sugar levels
- Can be used in baking and cooking
- Can be found in liquid, powder, and granulated forms
- You can grow stevia in your backyard and add to tea or coffee in whole-plant form

⛔ Cons:
- Some people may find the taste bitter or metallic
- May cause digestive issues in some
- Some studies suggest it may affect fertility
- May not be suitable for baking or fermentation
- May adversely affect the kidneys

🍯 Pros and Cons to using Monk Fruit:
Pros:
- Zero calories
- Low glycemic index
- No aftertaste
- Can be used in cooking and baking

⛔Cons:
- Expensive
- Limited availability
- May cause digestive issues
- May not be suitable for everyone

While stevia or monk fruit sweeteners can be a great natural alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners, it's important to consider its potential drawbacks. Some people may experience digestive issues or find it difficult to justify the cost. However, its zero-calorie and low glycemic index properties make it a great option for those looking to reduce their calorie intake or monitor their blood sugar levels.

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😲 Did you know that mycotoxins 🔬 can disrupt the endocrine system?

These toxic substances produced by fungi can ⚠️ interfere with the production, release, transport, metabolism, and elimination of hormones in our body.

This can lead to hormonal imbalances, 🤰 reproductive problems, thyroid dysfunction, and other endocrine-related disorders.

🤷‍♂️ Testosterone can be lower due to apoptosis (cell death) of cells that produce testosterone. Certain mycotoxins can mimic estrogens and bind directly with receptors to block estrogen. Mycotoxins can also increase 🤦‍♀️ estradiol production and interfere with levels of follicule-stimulating hormone (FSH) and Leutinizing hormone (LH) creating a negative feedback loop with the pituitary gland.

🤯 It's alarming to think that mycotoxins can affect not only our food and air quality but also our hormonal health. That's why reducing our exposure to mycotoxins is important by storing food properly, using air purifiers, and avoiding moldy environments.

Unfortunately, many 🏢 office buildings, older campus housing 🏫 and offices, and homes can contain mycotoxins- as can grains such as 🍞wheat! Depending on your ability to detoxify these substances, they won't affect everyone the same, but they can be tested using the Mycotoxin metabolite test. Along with liver support for GENTLE detoxification, and diet, it is possible to rid your body of high levels of these mycotoxins - I am living proof!

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Are you craving that ice left over from a fountain drink or walking around munching on cups of 🧊 shaved ice?

You are not alone – I did this a lot when I was 🤰 pregnant with my first kiddo and couldn’t get enough crushed ice! This is a common symptom of Pica.

Pica is a condition that involves craving and consuming non-food items such as dirt, paper, chalk, or ice. Pica can be dangerous ⚠️ and can lead to serious health problems if left untreated.

📄 In this blog post, we will discuss what pica is, its causes, and how it can be treated.
Plus a free collection of recipes 👩‍🍳 that all have at least 5mg of iron
And supplement 💊 recommendations from Consumer Labs research, if needed

Don't miss this helpful guide on supporting iron intake!

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Needing a little extra energy to get through the day? You may have less than optimal iron storage levels.

🔬 The best way to check for iron-related anemia is a lab called Ferritin which helps us understand how much iron your body stores. Lab value should be mid-range, around 80.

Here are some of the highest iron-containing foods in order:

1. Clams: 23.8 mg of iron per 100 grams

2. Oysters: 7.8 mg of iron per 100 grams

3. Liver (beef, chicken, pork): 6.5-12.3 mg of iron per 100 grams

4. Spirulina: 5 mg of iron per 100 grams

5. Lentils (cooked): 3.3 mg of iron per 100 grams

6. Dark Chocolate (70-85% cacao): 3.3 mg of iron per 100 grams

7. Spinach (cooked): 3.6 mg of iron per 100 grams

8. Tofu: 3.4 mg of iron per 100 grams

9. Chickpeas (cooked): 2.9 mg of iron per 100 grams

10. Black beans (cooked): 1.8 mg of iron per 100 grams

The body absorbs iron more easily in animal products (heme iron) than in plant-based products (non-heme iron) ⚠️ BUT ⚠️this is inflammatory, so include lots of plant sources of non-heme iron to help lower inflammation.

🍊 To increase iron absorption, it's recommended to consume iron-rich foods with vitamin C-rich foods, such as citrus fruits or bell peppers and some 🐮 dairy from cow/goat (if tolerated) to provide lactoferrin.

Consumer reports best picks for supplements include:
➡️ NOW iron which is better absorbed than ferrous sulfate
➡️ Nature Made Iron for a high-dose option
➡️ Life Extension Iron Protein Plus if prone to constipation (on Fullscript.com)
➡️ Mary Ruth's vegan liquid iron for liquid options (on Fullscript.com)

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You asked for it. Now you've got it - The Ultimate Guide to Prebiotics & Probiotics

What is the deal 🤔 with pre and probiotics anyway?

🌱We have outlined what they are and food sources that naturally provide pre-and Probiotics naturally.

💻 Also included is a link to our course - Transitioning to a Plant-Focused Diet - which is free, as always 💕. The course is a great way to get guidance on adding these beneficial foods in your diet.

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New Blog Post Alert!

Since we are talking about vitamin K for 2️⃣ purposes - bone and heart health
and
there are 2️⃣ forms of vitamin K

It only made sense to create - not 1 - but 2️⃣ downloadable resources! 🤗

🥦 First up is a resource guide to food sources of vitamin K1 and K2
👨‍🍳 Next, Mini-cookbook with 44 recipes containing foods such as Broccoli, Spinach and Chicken - all great sources of vitamin K

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🌼 Are you joining us for #2023selfcare?

Here is your guide 👉 to get you started.

1️⃣ How will you take the first step? For me, it is taking 💊 vitamins consistently, exercising and 🥗 eating healthy.

Need ideas on incorporating more fruits and vegetables into your diet as part of your self-care plan? We have a free Plant-Focused culinary course waiting just for you - and it is FREE.

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