Study title and authors:
Hyperuricemia and associated factors: a cross-sectional study of Japanese-Brazilians.
Poletto J, Harima HA, Ferreira SR, Gimeno SG.
Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil.
This paper can be accessed at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21359473
Hyperuricemia is a level of uric acid in the blood that is abnormally high and is associated with gout.
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This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of hyperuricemia and associated risk factors among Japanese-Brazilians. Poletto found that:
(a) hyperuricemia was more frequent in smokers. (b) hyperuricemia was associated with been male, over 55 with other illnesses.
(c) hyperuricemia was associated with individuals on uric acid-increasing medication.
(d) hyperuricemia was associated with high alcohol consumption.
(e) hyperuricemia was associated with low consumption of milk and dairy products.
(f) hyperuricemia was associated with a LOW intake of saturated fat
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Recipe of the day
Chicken Saltimbocca
Ingredients: Food Mall: Chicken Breast
2 large chicken breasts
fresh sage leaves
3 oz proscuitto
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp garlic powder1/2 – 3/4 cup white wine
3 tbs olive oil
Directions:
Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness.
Season with pepper and garlic powder on both sides (honestly, it doesn’t need to be measured, just sprinkle it).
Place a few Sage leaves along one side of the chicken and then wrap each piece of chicken with a piece of proscuitto.
Heat pan over medium high heat and add in olive oil.
Cook chicken for 5 minutes. Then turn over and cook for another five. Add in wine and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
