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Omega-3 fatty acids have long been recommended as a supplement for prenatal care. But a recent study has concluded that omega-3 supplementation might contribute to obesity in children when taken by the mother in the third trimester. Dr. Chet looks at the study on this episode of the Straight Talk on Health podcast
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Do you ever start your day with a cup of black tea? How about closing the day with a beer? You just might be surprised at the flavonols they contain. On this episode, Dr. Chet Zelasko explains the latest research on flavonols and their relationship with mortality
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On this first Straight Talk on Health podcast episode of 2024 Dr. Chet outlines three health goals he thinks are important for 2024.
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Does the gender of your physician matter, especially if you’re a woman having a heart attack? Maybe. Dr. Chet Zelasko examines a question that a long-time listener asked on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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One of the statements you hear all the time from medical experts is that dietary supplements are not approved by the FDA and therefore are unregulated. On this episode of Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet Zelasko will explain how that’s not exactly true and give an example.
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This is the season of special foods. This could be said about nearly every season of the year, but we’re in the season of Thanksgiving and Christmas with those foods we tend to enjoy only this time of year. How much nutrition are we getting from these traditional Holiday foods? Dr. Chet Zelasko looks at some research on the topic on this edition of Straight Talk on Health.
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A recently published book suggests that we are unhealthy because of ultra-processed foods (UPF). To prove his point, the author ate a high UPF diet for 4 weeks. What where the results? What happened to Dr. Chet Zelsasko when he did the same thing? Find out on this edition of Straight Talk on Health.
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The latest numbers are out and we are a more robust country than ever before. 35% of the U.S. is now categorized as obese. Is there anything that can stem the tide? Dr. Chet Zelasko gives you his thoughts on this edition of Straight Talk on Health.
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What is a bioengineered food? If you don't know, Dr. Chet Zelasko will explain on this addition of Straight Talk on Health
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Exactly what are the USDA guidelines for dietary intake? Dr. Chet Zelasko lets us know and looks into the recommendations on this episode of Straight Talk On Health
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This episode continues the thought from our last episode on exercise. We’re looking at exercise that can reduce our risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. How much is enough to be reduce that risk? Dr. Chet Zelasko explores this topic on this edition of Straight Talk on Health.
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I'm sure that you've heard of the expression less is more. Could less exercise than we've been taught actually reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and hypertension? Sounds all wrong but Dr. Chet Zelasko will tell you what he found out on this edition of Straight Talk on Health