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April 17, 2025 22 mins

We’re bringing back a listener favorite! And it’s our first one of 2025! In today’s episode, we are sharing three new nutrition studies. Are there really microplastics in gum, and if so, why? The foods that you can add to your diet that may counteract the effects of microplastics in the body. And, could weekend warriors be just as healthy as regular exercisers? You’ll be surprised! 

 

Studies Mentioned:

 

Chewing gums: Unintended sources of ingested microplastics in humans

 

Exploring the potential protective role of anthocyanins in mitigating micro/nanoplastic-induced reproductive toxicity: A steroid receptor perspective Association of Accelerometer‐Derived Physical Activity Pattern With the Risks of All‐Cause, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer Death

 

Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website! 

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Carolyn Williams PhD, RD:

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Brierley Horton, MS, RD

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