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The Research Note and Fast Facts for some of our WisdomCards can follow some basic templates, which Guides can use and modify to match their WisdomCard topic.


Low Fat Recipes

Example:

Apple recipes that are low in fat don't have to be low on taste. Physicians commonly recommend a low fat diet to patients who are seeking to lose weight, maintain a healthy heart, and/or lower cholesterol. A moderate exercise program is also important in order to obtain and maintain optimum health.1 OrganizedWisdom has created a list of sites that offer low fat apple recipes.

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TOPIC recipes that are low in [[fat]] don't have to be low on taste. Physicians commonly recommend a [[low fat diet]] to patients who are seeking to [[weight loss|lose weight]], maintain a healthy [[heart]], and/or lower [[cholesterol]]. A moderate [[exercise]] program is also important in order to obtain and maintain optimum health.<ref>Low Fat Lifestyle: [http://www.lowfatlifestyle.com/ Low Fat Recipes]</ref> OrganizedWisdom has created a list of sites that offer low fat TOPIC recipes.

'''Fast Facts:'''

* AT LEAST ONE FAST FACT ABOUT SPECIFIC FOOD

* The [[American Heart Association]] recommends a diet filled with fresh [[fruits]] and [[vegetables]] combined with mostly low fat foods.<ref>American Heart Association: [http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=851 Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations]</ref>

THEN YOU MAY USE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING THREE FAST FACTS (please mix and match for variety, or if you find other interesting facts you may use them instead!):
* If a low fat diet is followed over a number of years, women may be at a lowered risk of [[ovarian cancer]].<ref>MSNBC: [http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21210466 Low-Fat Diet Cuts Risk of Ovarian Cancer] {{linkdate|Oct. 9, 2007}}</ref>
* Doctors may recommend that [[breast cancer]] patients eat a low fat diet in an effort to prevent relapse.<ref>National Cancer Institute: [http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/results/low-fat-diet0505 Low-Fat Diet May Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer Relapse] {{linkdate|May 16, 2005}}</ref>
* A low fat diet may help reduce the risk of [[prostate cancer]] in men.<ref name="The New York Times">The New York Times: [http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/05/16/low-fat-diet-may-cut-prostate-cancer-risk Low-Fat Diet May Cut Prostate Cancer Risk] {{linkdate|May 16, 2008}}</ref>

THIS SHOULD BE YOUR LAST FAST FACT:
* See our slideshows on [[Slideshow:20 Heart Healthy Foods|20 heart healthy foods]] and [[Slideshow:15 Cholesterol Fighting Foods|15 cholesterol fighting foods]] for more healthy eating tips.


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Anti-Inflammatory Recipes

There will be a batch of topics that are about recipes that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids or other anti-inflammatory foods. For these, we'd like you to write your Research Note and Fast Facts roughly like the following (adjusting if it's not omega-3s, of course!)...

Example:

Salmon cake recipes contain omega-3 fatty acids. These good fats can help control inflammation and pain by balancing the effects of excess omega-6 fats and sugar in the American diet. Including anti-inflammatory foods in your diet may help reduce symptoms of inflammatory diseases.6 Omega-3 fatty acids also help to lower blood pressure, decrease triglyceride levels, decrease the risk of arrhythmias,7 reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, and fight the symptoms of depression and ADHD.8

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TOPIC recipes contain [[omega-3 fatty acids]]. These good fats can help control [[inflammation]] and [[pain]] by balancing the effects of excess [[Omega 6 Fatty Acid|omega-6 fats]] and sugar in the American diet. Including [[Ant-inflammatory Foods|anti-inflammatory foods]] in your diet may help reduce symptoms of [[Inflammatory Diseases|inflammatory diseases]].<ref name="about">About.com: [http://nutrition.about.com/od/dietsformedicaldisorders/a/antiinflamfood.htm Anti-inflammatory Foods]</ref> Omega-3 fatty acids also help to lower [[blood pressure]], decrease [[triglyceride]] levels, decrease the risk of [[Arrhythmia|arrhythmias]],<ref>American Heart Association: [http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4632 Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids]</ref> reduce the risk of [[heart disease]] and [[stroke]], and fight the symptoms of [[depression]] and [[ADHD]].<ref name="web">WebMD: [http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/good-fat-bad-fat-facts-about-omega-3 Good Fat Bad Fat: The Facts About Omega 3]</ref>

'''Fast Facts:'''

* ONE OR TWO FAST FACTS ABOUT SPECIFIC FOOD

* Anti-inflammatory foods like TOPIC are good for people suffering from [[joint pain]] and other [[Rheumatoid Diseases|rheumatoid problems]], as well as certain skin ailments.<ref name="web"/>
* A diet including anti-inflammatory foods may help lessen the need for [[anti-inflammatory medications]].<ref name="AHN">Anton Health and Nutrition: [http://www.antonnutrition.com/2008/01/for-your-inflammation-anti-inflammatory.html For Your Inflammation]</ref>
* Eating anti-inflammatory foods may help balance out the impact of [[stress]], [[Exercise and Inflammation|lack of exercise]], [[genetics]], and other lifestyle factors which all contribute to inflammation.<ref name="AHN"/>
* Eating anti-inflammatory foods can also boost immunity.<ref>Dr. Weil: [http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02012/anti-inflammatory-diet Anti-Inflammatory Diet Tips]</ref>


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Antioxidants

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Blueberries are a good source of antioxidants. Antioxidants help rid the body of free radicals.12 Antioxidants boost the immune system and help fight off infectious diseases like the cold and flu.13 Consuming antioxidants may also help prevent diseases such as cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and arthritis.14 There are many recipes for blueberries so you can enjoy the taste and the antioxidant benefits.

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TOPIC are a good source of [[antioxidants]]. Antioxidants help rid the body of [[free radicals]].<ref>Health Castle: [http://www.healthcastle.com/antioxidant.shtml Antioxidants 101]</ref> Antioxidants boost the [[immune system]] and help fight off infectious diseases like the [[cold]] and [[flu]].<ref>WebMD: [http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/antioxidants-your-immune-system-super-foods-optimal-health Antioxidants and Your Immune System: Super Foods for Optimal Health]</ref> Consuming antioxidants may also help prevent diseases such as [[cancer]], [[heart disease]], [[Alzheimer's disease]], and [[arthritis]].<ref>Natural News: [http://www.naturalnews.com/024710_antioxidants_fruits_antioxidant.html The Importance of Antioxidants in Fruits and Vegetables]</ref> There are many recipes for TOPIC so you can enjoy the taste and the antioxidant benefits.

'''Fast Facts:'''

* ONE OR TWO FAST FACTS ABOUT SPECIFIC FOOD

*Antioxidants include [[Vitamin A|vitamins A]], [[Vitamin C|C]], and [[Vitamin E|E]], [[beta-carotene]], and [[lycopene]].<ref>MedlinePlus: [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/antioxidants.html Antioxidants]</ref>
* Other foods that contain antioxidants include [[blueberries]], [[spinach]], [[tomatoes]], [[salmon]], [[eggs]], and more.


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Heart Healthy Recipes

For the batch of heart healthy recipe topics, you may follow this basic template. If your topic happens to be a food high in omega-3, you should also use some of the omega-3 information above in the anti-inflammatory template....

Example:

Sweet potato recipes that are healthy for your heart can also taste great. Choosing heart healthy recipes may be beneficial for controlling heart disease, and reducing the risk of heart attacks. Consider heart healthy recipes which include foods that reduce cholesterol.18 Avoid recipes that are high in saturated and trans fat.19 Below, OrganizedWisdom has created a list of sites that offer heart healthy sweet potato recipes.

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TOPIC recipes that are healthy for your [[heart]] can also taste great. Choosing heart healthy recipes may be beneficial for controlling [[heart disease]], and reducing the risk of [[heart attacks]]. Consider heart healthy recipes which include foods that reduce [[cholesterol]].<ref>National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: [http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/other/ktb_recipebk/ktb_recipebk.pdf Keep The Beat]</ref> Avoid recipes that are high in [[Saturated Fat|saturated]] and [[trans fat]].<ref>Mayo Clinic: [http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-healthy-diet/NU00196 Heart-healthy Diet: 7 Steps to Prevent Heart Disease]</ref> Below, OrganizedWisdom has created a list of sites that offer heart healthy TOPIC recipes.

'''Fast Facts:'''

* AT LEAST ONE FAST FACT ON SPECIFIC FOOD

* Fresh herbs can be substituted for salt to lower the [[sodium]] in your diet.<ref>National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: [http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/prevent/sodium/tips.htm Tips for Reducing Sodium in Your Diet]</ref>
* Foods such as [[sweet potatoes]], [[barley]], [[quinoa]], [[olive oil]], and [[almonds]] are beneficial in reducing heart disease.<ref>WebMD: [http://www.webmd.com/heart/features/15-foods-can-save-your-heart 15 Foods That Can Save Your Heart]</ref>
* [[Omega-3 fatty acids]], which can be found in many foods such as [[salmon]] and [[walnuts]], help to lower [[blood pressure]], decrease [[triglyceride]] levels, and decrease the risk of [[Arrhythmia|arrhythmias]].<ref>American Heart Association: [http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4632 Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids]</ref>
* [[Healthy fruits]], [[vegetables]], and [[Whole Grains|grains]] are also good for heart health.<ref>Food and Drug Administration: [http://www.fda.gov/opacom/lowlit/hlyheart.html Eating for a Healthy Heart]</ref>
* See our slideshow on [[Slideshow:20 Heart Healthy Foods|20 heart healthy foods]] for more tips.


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Off-Label Drug Uses

Sometimes we have topics that are about an off-label use for a drug. In these cases, we need to add a single Fast Fact stating this.

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  • This is an off-label use of this medication. While Seroquel is not FDA-approved to treat Parkinson's disease, some doctors prescribe it for this purpose.


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* This is an [[Off-Label Drug Use|off-label use]] of this medication. While DRUG NAME is not [[FDA]]-approved to treat DISEASE NAME, some doctors prescribe it for this purpose.


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