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Lauren Panoff

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Preventive Health Dietitian | Plant-Based Lifestyle Expert | Health + Nutrition Writer
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Is a ‘Daycap’ Healthier Than Nighttime Drinking?

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By Lauren Panoff
| Verywell Health Verified
Drinking earlier in the day doesn’t change how alcohol affects your body, as the same dose has the same physical effects no matter the time. Alcohol disrupts sleep, but drinking earlier may give your body more time to process it before bedtime, reducing its impact on sleep quality. Total alcohol consumption and frequency, not the time of day, are what determine long-term health risks. You’ve heard of the nightcap, a late-night alcoholic beverage to close out the day.
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The Surprising Reason Sugary Gum May Help Lower Blood Pressure

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By Lauren Panoff, Jennifer Klump
| Verywell Health Verified
You’ve probably heard that regularly chewing sugary gum promotes cavities, but new research suggests that this dental villain may have surprising benefits for blood pressure. However, this potential perk of sugary gum is relevant only for one specific condition and has more to do with how it affects your mouth chemistry than the gum itself.
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Are Dense Bean Salads Actually Good for You? A Dietitian Explains

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By Lauren Panoff
| Verywell Health Verified
Dense bean salads incorporate a combination of beans as the focal point, folded into chopped veggies and drizzled with a light dressing. They’re versatile, inexpensive, and nutrient-dense, offering protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals, making them an accessible recipe to try. Dense bean salads may have garnered attention as a social media trend, but their qualities make them likely to stick around as a lunch staple.
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