Growth against the grain
Written by: Cristine Hall When Saria Nassar was a child, doctor’s visits were a family affair. As the oldest of five—and the only child fluent enough in English—he often found himself translating medical terms for his mother, a native Arabic speaker. He was navigating conversations about treatments, symptoms, and insurance forms well before he could
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Plant-based proteins may help lower high blood pressure risk
“People should focus on more minimally processed proteins rather than the highly processed ones. “a very simple plant-based protein like tofu is very different from a burger made from meat alternatives. Both contain plant proteins, but they undergo different levels of processing, meaning they can have different amounts of sodium, saturated fat and other additives.” (Matthew Landry)
The 8 Best Expert-Recommended Water Filters for Your Home
“Microplastics are tiny fragments contained in many of our household and industrial products that often end up in our water supply and may pose health risks to humans. Keep in mind, though, that the potential risks of microplastics are still being studied. There’s currently a lot of research interest about microplastics and some findings are concerning,” (Scott Bartell)
Juice Cleanses Likely Good for Nothing, Bad for Much
“The review of 83 studies found juicing does indeed remove much of the dietary fiber that has beneficial effects on the gut. In addition, processing and/or storing 100% fruit juice reduces vitamins and other antioxidant contents and transforms intrinsic sugars in the whole fruit into free sugars, which have little nutritional benefit.” (Hemangi Mavadiya)
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Ms. Kalani Phillips, MPH, CPH, is a current doctoral student pursuing her PhD degree in public health, with a concentration in disease prevention. She is a a two-time Anteater, having received her bachelor’s and MPH at UC Irvine.
From Undergrad to PhD: A Journey Through Public Health at UC Irvine
I’ve always been drawn to the intersections of social justice and health, particularly the relationships between food and chronic diseases, such as obesity and diabetes, and how these issues disproportionately affect communities of color. Prior to making my way to the UC Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health, I thought sociology
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