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Plus a focus on blood sugar and a book tour video Having a bit of trouble? [View this email in your browser](. [Forward this email to a friend](. Dear {NAME}, Our motivating and empowering [Daily Dozen Challenge]( is back again this spring! It kicked off earlier this month on our social media channels where, each week, I focus on one category and challenge you to check off the recommended daily servings. The goal is simple: break down the challenge into even more digestible bits. Be sure to follow our social media pages, where we share recipes, tips, and tricks each week to support you on this challenge. For example, here is our recent [Week 1 post](. join in the fun, track your Daily Dozen on the free [iPhone]( or [Android]( app, and use the hashtag #DailyDozenChallenge on all of your Daily Dozen Challenge posts to help build and inspire the community of people taking the challenge. In the spirit of the Daily Dozen Challenge and to make healthy eating simple and accessible, we are running a 20% off sale on our popular [Evidence-Based Eating Guide]( available in [English]( [Spanish]( and [Chinese](. href=Focus: Blood Sugar Diabetes mellitus is characterized by chronically elevated levels of sugar in our blood. This is because either our pancreas gland isn’t making enough insulin (the hormone that keeps our blood sugar in check) or because our body becomes resistant to insulin’s effects. If too much sugar builds up in our blood, it can overwhelm the kidneys and spill into our urine. Diabetes can lead to blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, and stroke. High blood sugar can also damage our nerves, creating a condition known as known as neuropathy, which can cause numbness, tingling, and pain. For more on blood sugar, visit the [topic page]( and watch videos such as [How to Prevent Blood Sugar and Triglyceride Spikes After Meals]( and [How Circadian Rhythms Affect Blood Sugar Levels](. In my video [How Does Oatmeal Help with Blood Sugars?]( I show that there have been more than a dozen randomized controlled trials looking at the metabolic effects of oat intake in patients with type 2 diabetes. Oats were found to significantly improve both short- and long-term blood sugar control. Simply eat a bowl of oatmeal or try my recipe for [Groatnola](. Bon appetit! [Blood Sugar]( [Groatnola Recipe]( [The Best Sleeping Position for Glymphatic Flow in the Brain]( [The Best Sleeping Position for Glymphatic Flow in the Brain]( What can we do to prevent the decline in glymphatic brain filtration as we age? [Friday Favorites: The Optimal B12 Dosage and Type]( [Friday Favorites: The Optimal B12 Dosage and Type]( At age 50, everyone should start supplementing with B12-fortified foods or supplements regardless of the type of diet they follow. Over age 65, only high-dose daily supplements may suffice. [ Dental Implant Overdentures and Cognitive Function ]( [Dental Implant Overdentures and Cognitive Function]( Did you know that pressure sensations to the nerves in the jaw from chewing have neurological effects? [ Live Q&A TODAY ]( Live Q&A: March 28 My next live Q&A is on March 28 at 3 pm ET. Tune in on our [YouTube]( channel, [Instagram]( page, or directly on [NutritionFacts.org]( where you can also find links to [past live Q&As](. Check out our recent interview with Dr. Paule Joseph, a nurse scientist and educator: [Celebrating Food, Activism, and Black History Month](. Go behind the scenes on my book tour with this [excellent video]( from Plant Chompers. For all upcoming events, see my [speaking tour calendar](. Yours in Evidence-Based Nutrition, Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM [NutritionFacts.org]( [Forward This Email to a Friend]( [ HLL Series ]( [ HNTA ]( Support Us [Donate]( [Our Supporters]( [Donor Rewards & Recognition]( Get the Books [How Not to Die]( [The How Not to Die Cookbook]( [How Not to Diet]( [The How Not to Diet Cookbook]( [How to Survive a Pandemic]( [How Not to Age]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Spotify]( [Website]( Copyright © 2024 NutritionFacts.org, All rights reserved. You are receiving this e-mail because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: NutritionFacts.org P.O. Box 11400Takoma Park, MD 20913 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.