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Jan 2025
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BONUS: Attack of the killer... Brussels ...

QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel
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In this special bonus episode, Monica responds to a listener who wrote her about a claim from Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy suggesting eating Brussels sprouts more than once a week could raise pancreatic cancer risk. She break down the research behind this surprising advice and shares why she doesn't believe it’s cause for concern.

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