Paradigm

Ultra-Processed Foods: The New Paradigm Shaking Up Health and Diet Regulations

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Sao Paulo, Brazil – When Brazilian nutritional scientist Carlos Monteiro introduced the term “ultra-processed foods” 15 years ago, he ushered in a new way of evaluating the impact of diet on health. Monteiro’s observation of rising obesity rates in Brazil despite reduced sugar and oil consumption led him to uncover the influence of highly processed foods on health. Monteiro’s classification system, known as “Nova,” not only considers the nutritional composition of foods but also emphasizes …

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**Marijuana Paradigm Shift: DEA’s Historic Move Sparks Excitement and Controversy**

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Arlington, Washington – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration plans to reclassify marijuana, moving it from Schedule I to the less restricted Schedule III category. This change acknowledges the medical benefits of cannabis but does not legalize its recreational use. Despite the proposal’s significance, it must undergo a thorough review process before any concrete changes can take effect. This potential reclassification has sparked excitement within the cannabis industry and among advocates. Vince Sliwoski, a cannabis attorney …

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