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EXPANDING PRIMARY CARE 2022 HEALTH CHECKUP QUALITY CARE WHEN YOU NEED IT

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The team at OPC—made up of board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners and certified medical assistants— provides care to both children and adults. Seven days a week, clinicians are available to diagnose conditions and treat symptoms, helping patients get on the road to recovery as soon as possible.

BRIDGING PRIMARY CARE AND THE ER

WE’RE HERE

FOR YOU

FOR IMMEDIATE MEDICAL NEEDS THAT AREN’T EMERGENCIES, OXFORD PRIORITY CARE OFFERS WALK-IN SERVICES, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.

One of several urgent care centers operated by TriHealth, OPC provides a middle level of care between the physician’s office and the emergency room. “Our staff collaborates with primary care physicians, informing them of patient visits so that appropriate follow-up care can be coordinated. Referrals to specialists, when needed, are easy, thanks to our access to McCullough-Hyde and connection with the TriHealth system.” OPC supervisor Krystal Love says the practice is working closely with the Student Health Center at Miami University. “We help their student population get quick access to care when they’re unable to get an appointment at the university.” In addition to treating patients in the Oxford and Miami University communities with minor illnesses, burns and injuries, OPC provides on-site X-ray and lab tests, including COVID-19 testing.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Located at 5151 Morning Sun Road, Oxford Priority Care is open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Most insurance plans are accepted, and the co-pay is like that of a physician’s office visit. Patients are asked to bring a photo ID, their insurance card and payment. While walk-in appointments are welcome, patients can shorten their wait by reserving a spot online at www.trihealth.com/institutes-and-services/priority-care. Services and treatment include: • Minor injuries and illnesses

AT OXFORD PRIORITY CARE (OPC), experienced clinicians provide comprehensive medical care for a wide range of non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries—from viruses and infections to minor burns and wounds, sprains and fractures. “We’re a good alternative for non-emergent care when you can’t get a same-day appointment with your primary physician or need care after hours,” says Matthew Daggy, MD, a primary care doctor with McCullough-Hyde Memorial Matthew Daggy, MD Hospital | TriHealth.

• Minor burn and wound care • Broken bones/fracture evaluation • Orthopedic, sports, work-related injuries • Cough, cold, asthma, flu • Infections such as strep, urinary, skin, respiratory • Lab testing for these conditions • On-site X-ray • COVID-19 testing

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OXFORD PRIORITY CARE, CALL 513.524.5522. TO CHECK WAIT TIMES AND RESERVE YOUR PLACE IN LINE, VISIT WWW.TRIHEALTH.COM/INSTITUTES-AND-SERVICES/PRIORITY-CARE.

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Shannon Chatham, DO, seen here with her husband, Josh, has joined Oxford Internal Medicine and is welcoming new patients.

joined Oxford Internal Medicine and is welcoming new patients. A board-certified Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Chatham specializes in family medicine. “I am so happy we now have Dr. Chatham in town to help meet the primary care needs of our patients,” says Everett. “The team at McCulloughHyde Memorial Hospital extends a warm welcome to Dr. Chatham as she joins a dedicated group of physicians serving our community.”

PATIENT-CENTERED, HOLISTIC APPROACH

MAKING PRIMARY CARE A PRIORITY AMIDST A GROWING NATIONWIDE SHORTAGE OF PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS, OXFORD INTERNAL MEDICINE WELCOMES SHANNON CHATHAM, DO. THE ASSOCIATION of American Medical Colleges predicts a shortfall in the number of primary care physicians of 17,800 to 48,000 by 2034. The aging population in the U.S. is one contributing factor. “Having enough primary care providers in a community is critical to support healthy lifestyles and well-being,”

says Michael Everett, President and Chief Operating Officer of McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital | TriHealth (MHMH). “Good primary care doctors help avoid health problems by providing a wide variety of services, including preventive care, early detection and screenings,” he explains. Fortunately, a new primary care provider, Shannon Chatham, DO, has

TO MAKE A NEW PATIENT APPOINTMENT WITH DR. CHATHAM, CALL OXFORD INTERNAL MEDICINE AT 513.523.4195.

A graduate of La Roche University in Pennsylvania, where she received a bachelor’s degree in biology, Dr. Chatham attended medical school at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. She received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree in 2018 and completed a residency at Cornerstone Care Teaching Health Center in southwestern Pennsylvania in 2021. “Being an osteopathic physician, my approach to medicine has always been holistic and patient-centered,” says Dr. Chatham. “I chose a residency program that emphasized that philosophy and applied it to a rural primary care setting. It prepared me well to practice in this type of setting and allowed me to pursue additional training in a variety of subareas of family medicine. I believe these experiences will be beneficial in caring for patients in Butler County and the surrounding areas.” Dr. Chatham says she and her husband fell in love with the Oxford area and felt it would be a nice place to raise their family. Originally from Pennsylvania, Dr. Chatham spent seven years in West Virginia before moving to Ohio. “I wanted to join a practice where I could help to serve our new community. When I found Oxford Internal Medicine, I knew it was a perfect fit. My new colleagues, our office staff and everyone at TriHealth are so kind, friendly and devoted to providing the highest level of patient care,” she says. “I look forward to playing an active role in this community.”

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BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS MOTHER-BABY CARE IS BETTER THAN EVER THANKS TO FAMILY-FRIENDLY RENOVATIONS TO THE OBSTETRICS UNIT.

Shelbie Day and her sister, Madilynne Deshields, had babies within 48 hours of each other at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital’s newly renovated Obstetrics Unit.

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WHEN SHELBIE DAY learned she was pregnant with her third child, she knew exactly where her son would be born. “I delivered my daughter at McCulloughHyde in August of 2020,” says Shelbie. “I had the best experience you could possibly think of at a hospital.” The Liberty, Indiana, resident said she had a difficult time with her firstborn’s birth at another facility and did extensive research before choosing McCulloughHyde Memorial Hospital | TriHealth (MHMH) for her growing family. “I asked around and McCulloughHyde came highly recommended. Right off the bat, my high blood pressure was addressed, and I realized this was the right place for me,” says Shelbie, 24, who advised her sister, Madilynne Deshields, to have her baby at McCullough-Hyde. The two sisters delivered babies within 48 hours of each other this past summer in the comfort of the newly renovated Obstetrics (OB) Unit, which has undergone a $572,000 revitalization project funded by the McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital Foundation.

OB UNIT REFRESH Maria Kreitzer, BSN, RN, CLC, Director of Obstetrics, says the project, which began in March 2021 and finished in November 2021, included an update of the entire OB Unit: three labor-anddelivery rooms, the C-section suite, nine postpartum/antepartum/gynecology rooms, two triage care rooms, the nursery, the nurse’s station, physician call rooms, the visitors’ lounge, the staff lounge, the nutrition/hydration station and all corridors. “Patients have thoroughly enjoyed the refreshed unit,” affirms Kreitzer, pointing out modern upgrades to the unit flooring and walls. “New window treatments in patient rooms allow families to access natural sunlight or to block out sunlight for a darkened room. The window treatments and new furniture have supported patient comfort and rest during their inpatient stay.”

COMFORT AND EASE Shelbie says changes to the OB Unit— along with caring staff members— lessened her stress level when she delivered baby Maverick at 9 pounds, 5.4 ounces by scheduled cesarean section on September 20, 2021. Facing a second C-section was daunting for Shelbie, but she was reassured when the nurse who admitted her was the same nurse she had encountered when she delivered her daughter the previous year. “She made me feel so comfortable regarding what I was about to go through,” says Shelbie. “She talked me through it all and made me feel as if she were a lifelong friend.” This personal touch is especially important during labor and delivery for moms like Shelbie. She commended one nurse for coaching her through her epidural and giving her a shoulder rub, another for holding her hand during the C-section, and her obstetrician, Daniel Stein, MD, for his excellent care and sense of humor. Following their son’s birth, Shelbie and her fiancé appreciated improved amenities in their private room. “We tried a new baby bassinet, and that thing is a godsend! Height could be adjusted, so even as a C-section mom, I was able to get my baby in and out of the bassinet easily,” says Shelbie, noting that she also enjoyed the room’s heated recliner chair, and that her fiancé appreciated the selfserve coffee.

PREPARING FOR TOMORROW’S BABIES Tyler Wash, Executive Director of the MHMH Foundation, says the community has been a driving force behind improvements on the OB Unit. “As we

Cousins Payton (left) and Maverick and their mothers were among the first to enjoy the comforts of the Obstetrics Unit after its $572,000 revitalization.

talk to folks, we learn that what binds them to McCullough-Hyde is often the wonderful experience of having children here. Our OB Unit has been a point of pride for a long time, and we want to keep it that way.” According to Wash, most of the funding for the recent renovation came from Chefs’ Celebration, a community fundraising benefit held in 2019. Additional support was from The Elizabeth Brill Morrow Fund and the Baby Bound Fund. Fundraising will continue as MHMH strives to meet the needs of mothers and babies. “We’re committed to ongoing fundraising efforts,” says Wash, remarking that funds raised on Giving Tuesday, November 30, 2021, will be earmarked for future OB needs. Kreitzer says she’s grateful to the TriHealth Administration, the MHMH foundation and the generous donors who made the recent upgrades possible. “We’re so thankful for the opportunity to continue to provide quality care to our patients in our refreshed unit,” she says. “Maternity care at McCullough-Hyde offers patients and their families an opportunity to receive individually-based, quality, compassionate care. We look forward to serving our community for all their obstetric and gynecologic needs.” Though Shelbie says she is content as a mom of three, she is adamant that McCullough-Hyde will be her goto place if she expands her family. “The atmosphere is awesome,” she says. “The nurses know what they’re doing and so do the providers. They made my recovery that much better. If I could hug them all I would.”

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE OBSTETRICS DEPARTMENT, CALL 513.524.5477. TO DONATE TO OB FUNDRAISING, CONTACT THE MCCULLOUGH-HYDE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION AT 513.664.3850.

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CAN CERVICAL CANCER BE PREVENTED?

CERVIX

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HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THIS OFTEN-SILENT DISEASE CERVICAL CANCER was once one of the most common causes of cancer death for American women. The good news: The incidence of the disease has declined by 70 percent since the Pap test for screening began to be widely used in the 1960s. Even with that significant decrease in cases, however, the American Cancer Society estimated that about 14,480 women would be diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2021, with about 4,290 of them dying from the disease.

Fortunately, medical advances have given women the ability to protect themselves against cervical cancer and, should it occur, find it early when treatment is most successful. Here are the steps every woman can take to protect herself from cervical cancer.

IF YOU’RE ELIGIBLE, GET THE HPV VACCINE. HPV, the human papillomavirus, can cause cervical and other forms of

cancer in the genital regions of both men and women, as well as genital warts. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that the following age groups get the vaccine, which is given in two or three doses: • Routine vaccination at age 11 or 12 years to protect a child before he or she has sexual contact and is exposed to HPV

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professional takes a small sample of cells and mucus from the cervix, which is sent to a lab for analysis to see whether it indicates the presence of cancer or precancer. To ensure accuracy, for two days before the test a woman should not have intercourse or use tampons, birth control foams or jellies, vaginal creams or douches. The best time for a test is five days after the end of a menstrual period.

BE AWARE OF YOUR RISK FACTORS. Cervical cancer starts in the cervix. The cervix is a “neck” of tissue located at the opening point of the uterus (womb), which connects to the vagina (birth canal).

• Vaccination for everyone through age 26 if not adequately vaccinated previously • If you are between ages 27 and 45 and have not been vaccinated, discuss with your doctor. The vaccine has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. All vaccines can have side effects, but research has shown that the benefits of HPV vaccination far outweigh the potential risks.

GET REGULAR PAP TESTS. If cervical cancer is found at an early stage, the cure rates are quite high. That makes regular screening with a Pap test (named after its inventor, Georgios Papanikolaou) very important. In general, doctors recommend that women between the ages of 21 and 65 have a Pap test every three years. If you have certain risk factors, your doctor may recommend more frequent testing. For a Pap test, a healthcare professional places a speculum (a plastic instrument) into the vagina to keep it open so that the cervix can be seen clearly. The healthcare

Cervical cancer is most frequently diagnosed in women between the ages of 35 and 44. More than 20 percent of cases of cervical cancer are found in women over 65, and those almost always occur in women who have not had regular screenings earlier in life. Any new sex partner is a potential risk factor for getting HPV. Proper use of condoms may help prevent the spread of the virus. People who have weakened immune systems, such as those taking immunosuppressant drugs or who have HIV/AIDS, are more at risk. Smoking increases the risk of cervical cancer, as does a diet low in fruits and vegetables.

PAY ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS. In its earliest stages, cervical cancer does not have symptoms, which is why doctors stress the importance of regular screenings. If the cancer grows larger and spreads into nearby tissues, the following signs and symptoms might occur: • Abnormal vaginal bleeding, such as bleeding after intercourse, bleeding after menopause, bleeding and spotting between periods or having menstrual periods that are longer or heavier than usual. This type

WHAT IS HPV? The human papillomavirus, or HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted infection and can spread through vaginal, anal or oral sex with someone who has the virus. It is estimated that 79 million Americans, most in their late teens and early 20s, are infected with HPV. Both men and women are vulnerable to HPV infection. What conditions can HPV lead to? In most cases, HPV goes away without causing health problems. However, in other cases it can cause genital warts or cancer of the cervix, vulva, vagina, penis, anus or back of the throat. The HPV vaccine can save lives. Symptoms can develop years after infection, making it hard to know when the infection was transmitted. What are the risk factors for HPV? Any new sex partner is a potential risk factor. People who have weakened immune systems, such as those taking immunosuppressant drugs or who have HIV/AIDS, are more at risk, as are smokers.

of bleeding occurs because cancer begins to erode tissues and blood vessels. • An unusual discharge from the vagina, which may be watery, bloody and have a foul odor. • Pain during sex, resulting from a mass in the region. • Pain in the pelvic region.

NEED AN OB/GYN? OXFORD OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY IS ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. FOR AN APPOINTMENT, CALL 513.523.2158.

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CAN EATING WELL HELP YOUR ACHING JOINTS? THERE’S NO MIRACLE DIET, BUT FOODS THAT FIGHT INFLAMMATION CAN PROTECT JOINTS—AND ALSO WARD OFF MANY TYPES OF DISEASE. ARTHRITIS—swelling and tenderness of a joint—is a painful daily experience for many. It can have a variety of causes and a range of treatments, including medication and physical therapy. Now, emerging data indicates that avoiding inflammatory foods and consuming anti-inflammatory foods has benefits for arthritis sufferers. What is an “anti-inflammatory” diet? It emphasizes foods we’ve long known to be beneficial to health: fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains

and healthy fats. An anti-inflammatory way of eating follows what’s long been known as the Mediterranean diet, which is based on the traditional diet of people in areas bordering the Mediterranean Sea. However, an anti-inflammatory diet knows no geographical limits and can work with any culture’s cuisine. (See the “Eating to Avoid Inflammation” chart, below.) An anti-inflammatory diet protects against heart disease, diabetes and many types of cancer. It can help arthritis sufferers (whether they have

EATING TO AVOID INFLAMMATION Focus on whole, unprocessed foods and limit fried and high-fat foods to manage your weight and protect against a wide variety of diseases.

EAT THIS

NOT THAT

Whole-grain bread, cereals and pasta

Refined (processed) carbohydrates such as white bread and pastries

Almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts; vegetables with hummus or bean dip

Processed snacks, such as chips

Fresh fruits and vegetables, at least three times a day, as part of a meal or as a snack

Soda and other sweetened beverages

Poultry, beans or grilled fish

Red meat (burgers, steaks)

Fatty fish, such as salmon, tuna and mackerel

Processed meats (deli meats, hot dogs)

Olive oil

Margarine, shortening and lard

Low-fat dairy products, including cheese and yogurt. Eat eggs in moderation.

High-fat dairy products, whole milk

osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis) because it can inhibit inflammation that attacks joint tissue and can lead to swelling, cartilage and bone damage and muscle loss. Focusing on healthy foods also helps with weight management, another key issue for people with arthritis—extra weight places added stress on joints.

WHAT IS INFLAMMATION? Inflammation is the immune system’s response to an irritant as chemicals from white blood cells enter the blood. Acute inflammation is shortterm (hours or days). It begins after an injury to the body and is characterized by one or more of these symptoms: heat, swelling, redness, pain or loss of function. Chronic inflammation can last for months or years and occurs when the immune system fights against the body’s own blood cells by mistake. Diseases affected by chronic inflammation include rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, myocarditis (heart inflammation), nephritis (inflammation of kidneys) and inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. A physician can diagnose a possible inflammatory disease by doing a medical history, physical exam and tests such as X-rays and blood tests.

DR. HANA BADREDDINE (RHEUMATOLOGY) SEES PATIENTS WEEKLY AT McCULLOUGH-HYDE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | TRIHEALTH. FOR AN APPOINTMENT, CALL 513.524.5549.

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THREE DELICIOUS ANTI-INFLAMMATORY RECIPES A Mediterranean eating pattern is safe, healthy and has the potential to prevent many chronic health conditions. It’s also very tasty! Core foods to enjoy every day include whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, herbs, spices, nuts and healthy fats such as olive oil. Include twice-weekly servings of fish and seafood, moderate portions of dairy foods and eggs, occasional poultry and infrequent servings of red meats and sweets. The following recipes show just how delicious a nutritious dish can be.

SPICED ROASTED CAULIFLOWER Serves 4 INGREDIENTS:

ROASTED CARROTGINGER SOUP Makes about 8 cups INGREDIENTS:

• 1½ pounds carrots, cut into chunks • ½ pound fennel bulb, cut into chunks • 1 large onion, cut into chunks • 3 large cloves garlic • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger • 1 teaspoon kosher salt DIRECTIONS: • Preheat oven to 425°F. • On a large, rimmed, foil-lined baking sheet, toss the carrots, fennel, onion and garlic with the oil. Roast until the vegetables are brown in spots, 15–20 minutes. • While the vegetables are roasting, bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large, heavy pot. When the vegetables are done, add them to the pot and simmer, covered, until very tender, 10–12 minutes. • Remove pot from heat. Puree until smooth with an immersion blender or in small batches in a blender. • Stir in the ginger and season with up to 1 teaspoon of salt.

• 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil • 1 tablespoon tomato paste • ½ teaspoon paprika • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander • Pinch of cayenne pepper • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt • 1 head cauliflower, chopped DIRECTIONS:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. • In a large bowl, combine the oil, tomato paste, spices and salt. • Toss the cauliflower in the oil mixture. • Roast on a foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet until tender, 20–25 minutes.

SPICED CHICKPEAS AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH Serves 2 INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups butternut squash, chopped • 1 onion, chopped • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added chickpeas, drained • 2 teaspoons curry powder • ½ teaspoon kosher salt • 2 tablespoons tahini (a sesame seed paste) • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 1 small clove garlic, minced • 2–4 cilantro leaves DIRECTIONS:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. • On a large sheet pan, toss the squash and onions with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Roast until the squash is tender, 20–25 minutes. • On a sheet pan, toss the chickpeas with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, the curry powder and ¼ teaspoon of the salt. Roast for 15 minutes. • Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of water. • Divide the vegetables and chickpeas into two bowls. Drizzle with the sauce and top with cilantro.

Recipes reprinted from www.NutritionAction.com

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Tell your primary care provider if you have a family history of cancer. If a close relative has had the disease, you may need to start screening earlier.

KEEP YOUR WEIGHT IN CHECK. Start with baby steps: Cut back on calories by eating smaller portions and increase your activity level by 10 percent daily. Aim to drink half your body weight in ounces of water daily. (For a 150-pound person, that’s 75 ounces of water.) Drinking more water helps to quell hunger, increase energy levels and keep your kidneys healthy.

2022 CHECKUP SIX STEPS TO A HEALTHIER, HAPPIER YOU IN THE NEW YEAR. WITH THE START OF A NEW YEAR, now is the perfect time to take stock of your health and consider lifestyle changes that will help improve your longevity and well-being. Here’s our best advice:

SEE A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER REGULARLY. Adults

should have a physical once a year. Those who have chronic health problems might need to visit their doctor’s office more frequently. Your primary care provider may pick up a condition that doesn’t have any signs or symptoms, such as high blood pressure or diabetes, sometimes called “silent killers” because people aren’t aware that they have them.

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS. At

your checkup, you will learn important health-related numbers, such as your blood pressure, which should be 135/85 or lower, and

fasting blood glucose level, which should be 100 mg/dL or less. Knowing these numbers will allow you to track any unusual increases. Another number to keep an eye on is BMI, or body mass index, which can indicate whether you’re overweight or obese. Carrying extra pounds is linked to health problems such as heart disease and cancer. An ideal BMI is between 22 and 25.

STAY ON TOP OF SCREENINGS.

Schedule screening tests, such as those for breast and colorectal cancers, at appropriate intervals. Women ages 40 and older should have an annual mammogram, and adults ages 50 and older should have a colonoscopy every 10 years (unless instructed otherwise by your physician).

IF YOU SMOKE, KICK THE HABIT.

Smoking harms nearly every organ in the body and is a risk factor for cancer, as well as heart and lung diseases. Quitting will improve your health, how you feel and your longevity. TriHealth offers smoking cessation programs (visit www.bit.ly/kicktobacco for more information). Individual and group support can help, as can nicotine replacement therapy, such as the nicotine patch, gum, lozenge, inhaler and nasal spray.

GET MOVING. Be

sure to exercise on a regular basis. It’s the best way to have a healthy body and mind. It also helps to ease chronic pain. The government’s recently updated Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend getting at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderateintensity aerobic activity—such as brisk walking, dancing and household chores—each week. That translates into about 20 to 40 minutes per day. The guidelines also recommend strength training, such as lifting weights, two days per week.

NEED A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN? DR. SHANNON CHATHAM AT OXFORD INTERNAL MEDICINE IS ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. FOR AN APPOINTMENT, CALL 513.523.4195.

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Glorious Grapefruit TART AND TANGY IN FLAVOR,THIS CITRUS FRUIT HAS HEALTH BENEFITS THAT ARE PRETTY SWEET. DID YOU KNOW? Named for their tendency to grow in clusters like grapes, these juicy gems were first discovered in the West Indies in the early 1700s. A member of the citrus family, they’re believed to be the result of a natural crossbreeding between an orange and a pomelo. We can thank the Spanish for introducing grapefruit to Florida in the 1820s, though they grew grapefruit trees purely for their beauty, turned off by the fruit’s slightly bitter taste. Today the United States is the world’s top grapefruit producer, with about 75 percent of our country’s supply grown in Florida. You can find the fruit in three main varieties, categorized by the color of their flesh: white, pink/red and star ruby/rio red.

POWER UP Step aside, OJ: Grapefruit can also help ward off nasty winter colds with its high vitamin C content (just one half of a grapefruit contains 80 percent of your recommended daily value). In addition, the fruit is a good source of vitamin A, vitamin B6, potassium, thiamin and niacin, and contains pectin, a form of soluble fiber that may lower cholesterol. But not all grapefruit are created equal: The pink and red varieties

contain lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that may play a role in reducing cancer risk, and are more vitamin-rich than the white. Grapefruit has also been touted for its supposed weight-reducing powers. Advocates of the “grapefruit diet”—a fad diet popular in the 1970s that involved consuming grapefruit at every meal—claimed that grapefruit contains a special fat-burning enzyme. While research has not supported this theory, at just 40 calories for one half of a medium-sized grapefruit, there’s no doubt this nutrient-packed super fruit is a great option for those watching their weight.

BUY/STORE/SERVE You can purchase grapefruit year-round, and right now is the height of the grapefruit season, when they are ripe and contain the most antioxidants, according to research. Choose a grapefruit that is glossy, smooth and round and heavy for its size, steering clear of those with brown or soft spots. Store grapefruit at room temperature for up to a week, or in your refrigerator for up to eight weeks. Let grapefruit warm to room temperature before consuming, whether you prefer to scoop yours out with a spoon or slice it into wedges.

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