Candy, Weight-Loss Jabs Under Fire

From eNewsletter 2/18/2026

DID YOU KNOW that the state of Florida health department tested arsenic content in some of our most popular candies and found that it did not take much to exceed elevated levels?

They calculated how many pieces/servings it would take to exceed safe levels of arsenic. For example, they found that a child would only need to consume 6 pieces of Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Sour Apple in one year to exceed safe levels of arsenic. For adults, it would only take 15 pieces consumed in one year to exceed safe levels. Many kids and adults eat that many in one week.

If you want to peruse the list of candies screened for arsenic and how much it would take to exceed safe levels, please go to this page.

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Sparkling Water Study Is Revealing

From eNewsletter 2/16/2026

DID YOU KNOW that naturally sparkling mineral water is not only beneficial for your bones, but a new study from Nutrients suggest benefits for skeletal muscles that support your bones as well?

The double-blind controlled study found that daily intake of one liter of naturally calcium and magnesium-rich mineral water compared with low-mineral water over 12 months reduced fall risk and improved muscle mass in adults 50 years or older.

The key here is "naturally sparkling". Naturally occurring bicarbonate from calcium and magnesium gives the water its effervescence. Most sparkling waters are infused with carbon dioxide for effervescence, which can have a detrimental effect on bones.

As you may already know, our favorite brand of naturally sparkling mineral water is Gerolsteiner. Others like Pellegrino are fine, but Gerolsteiner is the highest in mineral content.

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Optimal Diet for Offspring

From eNewsletter 2/11/2026

DID YOU KNOW that children of mothers who consume optimal vegetable intake in their third trimester scored significantly higher on several cognitive measures at eight years of age than children of mothers with lower vegetable intakes?

The suggestion of critical exposure windows for prenatal polyphenol intakes for optimal cognitive development has similar functionality to other nutrients that play roles in brain and cognitive development, such as the omega-3 fatty acid DHA. The new study was presented at American Society for Nutrition's annual meeting.

A study from American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that intake of fruit and vegetables with high pesticide residue in males is associated with adverse fertility outcomes. The remedy for this would be simple: eat organic produce.

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