{"id":4305,"date":"2023-05-30T20:09:12","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T13:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/dr-gregers-top-takeaways-on-mosquito-repellents-oral-health-and-cognition\/"},"modified":"2023-05-30T20:09:12","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T13:09:12","slug":"dr-gregers-top-takeaways-on-mosquito-repellents-oral-health-and-cognition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=4305","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Greger\u2019s Top Takeaways on Mosquito Repellents, Oral Health, and Cognition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Every month, we publish around eight new videos, four Friday Favorites, eight blogs, and four podcasts on NutritionFacts.org. We are bursting at the seams with all sorts of health and nutrition information, so we wrapped up the juiciest bits into a nice, bite-sized blog as an end-of-month recap in case you missed anything or just want a refresher. What were some highlights from May?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/01\/watch.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-91585\" src=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/01\/watch.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/01\/watch.png 770w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/01\/watch-768x84.png 768w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/01\/watch-720x79.png 720w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/01\/watch-540x59.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/video\/is-deet-the-best-mosquito-repellent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Is DEET the Best Mosquito Repellent?<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/video\/natural-alternatives-to-deet-mosquito-repellent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Natural Alternatives to DEET Mosquito Repellent<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/video\/is-deet-the-best-mosquito-repellent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-92782\" src=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/61-18-is-deet-the-best-mosquito-repellent-960x540.jpg\" alt=\"Person spraying a child\u2019s wrist\" width=\"302\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/61-18-is-deet-the-best-mosquito-repellent-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/61-18-is-deet-the-best-mosquito-repellent-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/61-18-is-deet-the-best-mosquito-repellent-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/61-18-is-deet-the-best-mosquito-repellent-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/61-18-is-deet-the-best-mosquito-repellent-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/61-18-is-deet-the-best-mosquito-repellent-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/61-18-is-deet-the-best-mosquito-repellent-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/61-18-is-deet-the-best-mosquito-repellent-540x304.jpg 540w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/61-18-is-deet-the-best-mosquito-repellent.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\"\/><\/a>The mosquito is the world\u2019s most dangerous animal. Hundreds of thousands of people die annually from mosquito-borne malaria, billions are at risk of contracting dengue fever, and Zika poses a whole new global public health threat.<\/p>\n<p>DEET, when rubbed onto the skin, is considered to be the most effective mosquito repellant and has been found to be safe for pregnant women and children older than two months.<\/p>\n<p>Electronic repellents have no effect on preventing mosquito bites, but researchers found that 5 (out of 20) essential oils had a lasting effect. Interestingly, citronella was not one of them. Cinnamon oil reduced mosquito attractiveness for 90 minutes, peppermint and lemongrass oil for 30, and spearmint and garlic oil for a shorter duration.<\/p>\n<p>Lemon eucalyptus is the only plant-based repellent recommended by the CDC, though it shouldn\u2019t be used by pregnant women or children under three. When tested, 40 percent lemon eucalyptus prevented bites from aggressive mosquito species for four to seven hours and for longer than 12 hours for less aggressive species, a period of prevention greater than a 10 percent or more DEET repellent.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/video\/the-negative-effects-and-benefits-of-plant-based-diets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Negative Effects and Benefits of Plant-Based Diets<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/video\/the-negative-effects-and-benefits-of-plant-based-diets\/v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-92842 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/61-24-the-negative-effects-and-benefits-of-plant-based-diets-960x540.jpg\" alt=\"A clipboard, pen, and graphs with stethoscope\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/61-24-the-negative-effects-and-benefits-of-plant-based-diets-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/61-24-the-negative-effects-and-benefits-of-plant-based-diets-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/61-24-the-negative-effects-and-benefits-of-plant-based-diets-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/61-24-the-negative-effects-and-benefits-of-plant-based-diets-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/61-24-the-negative-effects-and-benefits-of-plant-based-diets-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/61-24-the-negative-effects-and-benefits-of-plant-based-diets-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/61-24-the-negative-effects-and-benefits-of-plant-based-diets-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/61-24-the-negative-effects-and-benefits-of-plant-based-diets-540x304.jpg 540w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/03\/61-24-the-negative-effects-and-benefits-of-plant-based-diets.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/a>We\u2019ve long known that vegetarian diets and lifestyles may reduce the risk of many chronic diseases, and we now also know they may reduce healthcare costs. Vegetarians were found to have significantly lower inpatient, outpatient, and total medical care expenditures for chronic lifestyle conditions such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, depression, stroke, cancer, and heart disease. It isn\u2019t all or nothing, though. Simply increasing consumption of plant-based foods while reducing intake of animal-based products may confer a survival advantage. Just be sure to get a regular, reliable source of <a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/topics\/vitamin-b12\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamin B12<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/video\/friday-favorites-the-best-knee-replacement-alternative-for-osteoarthritis-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Friday Favorites: The Best Knee Replacement Alternative for Osteoarthritis Treatment<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/video\/friday-favorites-the-best-knee-replacement-alternative-for-osteoarthritis-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-93239 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3-knee-960x540.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Greger with a study\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3-knee-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3-knee-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3-knee-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3-knee-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3-knee-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3-knee-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3-knee-540x304.jpg 540w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3-knee.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/a>Obesity may be the main modifiable risk factor of osteoarthritis, the most common joint disease. It develops when our joints\u2019 cushioning cartilage lining breaks down faster than our body can build it back up, and our knees are most often affected.<\/p>\n<p>Approximately one in two hundred knee replacement patients may die within 90 days of surgery and one in five describe being unsatisfied with the outcome. Thankfully, losing 20 pounds of fat \u201cmight be regarded as an alternative to knee replacement\u201d for obese individuals with osteoarthritis.<\/p>\n<p>Osteoarthritis sufferers not only have higher cholesterol levels in their blood, but within their joints, so it makes sense that a cholesterol-lowering diet may help prevent and treat osteoarthritis. In fact, a healthy enough plant-based diet may drop cholesterol as much as a starting dose of a statin drug and offers only good side effects, including lowering blood pressure and facilitating weight loss.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/01\/read.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-91581\" src=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/01\/read.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/01\/read.png 770w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/01\/read-768x84.png 768w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/01\/read-720x79.png 720w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/01\/read-540x59.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Diabetes:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/2023\/05\/04\/can-ginger-help-a-diabetic-diet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Can Ginger Help a Diabetic Diet?<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/2023\/05\/18\/can-blueberries-help-with-diabetes-and-repairing-dna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Can Blueberries Help with Diabetes and Repairing DNA?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/2023\/05\/04\/can-ginger-help-a-diabetic-diet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-93126 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/05\/05-2023-2-960x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/05\/05-2023-2-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/05\/05-2023-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/05\/05-2023-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/05\/05-2023-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/05\/05-2023-2-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/05\/05-2023-2-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/05\/05-2023-2-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/05\/05-2023-2-540x304.jpg 540w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/05\/05-2023-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/a>In a petri dish, increasing exposure to ginger compounds improved blood sugar uptake of muscle cells almost as much as metformin, a popular diabetes drug. And, at 3.0 grams per day for eight weeks, study participants in the ginger group experienced a significant decrease in fasting blood sugars and long-term blood sugar control, \u201cthereby showing the effect of ginger in controlling diabetes,\u201d and similar positive results on blood sugar levels and long-term blood sugar control have been seen with the intake of ginger over time.<\/p>\n<p>And blueberries? A pair of Harvard studies found that intake of blueberries and other anthocyanin-rich foods was associated with lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Individuals eating 35 milligrams of anthocyanins a day (equivalent to a few spoonsful of blueberries, a quarter-cup of blackberries, a half-cup of raspberries, or a cup of strawberries or cherries) had less inflammation and significantly lower insulin resistance\u2014as much as you\u2019d get walking every day for about an hour. With a more typical half-cup serving of berries, participants demonstrated a significant reduction in the creation of free radicals, which can damage our DNA. Even a single portion of blueberries can improve protection against DNA damage, but the effect is transient, so we should eat berries at every meal.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oral Health: <a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/2023\/05\/09\/treating-periodontitis-with-diet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Treating Periodontitis with Diet<\/a><\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/2023\/05\/11\/what-are-the-best-foods-for-gingivitis-and-halitosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>What Are the Best Foods for Gingivitis and Halitosis?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/2023\/05\/09\/treating-periodontitis-with-diet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-93128 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/05\/05-2023-3-960x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/05\/05-2023-3-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/05\/05-2023-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/05\/05-2023-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/05\/05-2023-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/05\/05-2023-3-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/05\/05-2023-3-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/05\/05-2023-3-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/05\/05-2023-3-540x304.jpg 540w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/05\/05-2023-3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/><\/a>Periodontal disease, a bacterial infection resulting in destruction of the bone and connective tissue supporting our teeth, is one of the leading causes of our teeth falling out. Diets rich in saturated fat increase oxidative stress and inflammation, and there appears to be a link between cholesterol levels and periodontitis: People with high cholesterol have up to double the risk. Comparing vegetarians and non-vegetarians, those eating plant-based had \u201cbetter periodontal conditions (less inflammation signs, less periodontal damage, and a better dental home care).\u201d<\/p>\n<p>What about halitosis (bad breath)? Researchers found that bad breath levels dropped after participants ate a low-fiber meal and a high-fiber meal, but they dropped significantly <em>more<\/em> after the higher-fiber meal (which required more chewing) and stayed down even eight hours later. Ingestion of dietary nitrate, such as from greens and beets, may help control chronic gingivitis.<\/p>\n<p>Check out our recent videos on this topic: <a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/video\/how-to-naturally-treat-tongue-coating-associated-halitosis-bad-breath\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Naturally Treat Tongue Coating-Associated Halitosis<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/video\/foods-that-cause-and-help-halitosis-bad-breath\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Foods That Cause and Help Halitosis<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/01\/listen.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-91579 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/01\/listen.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/01\/listen.png 770w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/01\/listen-768x84.png 768w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/01\/listen-720x79.png 720w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/01\/listen-540x59.png 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/audio\/a-healthy-brain-is-a-happy-brain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>A Healthy Brain Is a Happy Brain<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/audio\/a-healthy-brain-is-a-happy-brain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-92090\" src=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/335-960x960.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"215\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/335-960x960.jpg 960w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/335-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/335-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/335-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/335-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/335-540x540.jpg 540w, https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/335.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\"\/><\/a>We know plant-based foods are important for physical health, but what about cognitive health? Research has found that, compared to vegetarians, those who consume meat (including poultry and fish) have up to two to three times the risk of developing dementia. And, regarding day-to-day function, greater adherence to a more plant-based eating pattern has been related to better performance on all cognitive tasks measured.<\/p>\n<p>There are multiple links between plant-based eating and better brain function. Plant-based diets can reduce BMI, and lower BMI has been associated with better cognitive function. Increased intake of saturated fat, which is found mostly in meat, dairy, and junk food, has been associated with a 40 percent increased risk of cognitive impairment and nearly 90 percent higher risk of Alzheimer\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p>Glycotoxins, aka advanced glycation end products (AGEs), have been implicated in diabetes, aging, and brain injury due to Alzheimer\u2019s and stroke, and evidence suggests they contribute to cognitive decline in general. AGEs aren\u2019t only associated with getting Alzheimer\u2019s in the first place, but also its progression. Meat is the main high-AGE food, and data suggest reducing food-derived AGEs may be an effective treatment strategy for our epidemics of Alzheimer\u2019s and metabolic disease.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>This has been a wrap-up of just a small sampling of our recent content. To see everything from the past month (including <a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/2023\/05\/25\/celebrating-traditional-chinese-cuisine-with-hannah-che\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Celebrating Traditional Chinese Cuisine with Hannah Che<\/a>, our special bonus blog), be sure to check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/videos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">video<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blog<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionfacts.org\/audio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">podcast<\/a> pages.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"et_social_bottom_trigger\"\/>  <\/div>\n<p><script>\n            !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n            {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n                n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n            if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n            n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n            t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n            s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n                'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n            fbq('init', '1582627921973608');\n            fbq('track', 'PageView');\n        <\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every month, we publish around eight new videos, four Friday Favorites, eight blogs, and four podcasts on NutritionFacts.org. 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