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Shrimp Tacos with Avocado & Lime Slaw
Women on Statins Face a Serious Risk No One Wants to Talk About
Rest day
Spiced seared shrimp served in crisp lettuce wraps, topped with a refreshing avocado-lime slaw featuring crisp cucumber and cabbage.
Eighteen years after a trial found a 49% increase in diabetes diagnoses among women taking statins, questions remain.
Enjoy the recovery time, or make-up anything you missed from last week.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
6 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Tbsp butter
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Slaw:
½ cup shredded green cabbage
¼ cup cucumber, julienned
1 Tbsp avocado, mashed
1 tsp lime juice
1 tsp olive oil
½ clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Tacos:
4–5 large romaine or butter lettuce leaves (for wrapping)
1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Extra lime wedges, for serving
Macronutrients
Protein: 38g
Fat: 25g
Carbs: 6g
Preparation
Cook the shrimp: Toss shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until opaque and lightly browned. Set aside.
Make the slaw: In a bowl, mix cabbage, julienned cucumber, mashed avocado, lime juice, olive oil, and garlic. Toss well and season with salt and pepper.
Assemble the tacos: Lay out the lettuce leaves. Spoon in slaw, top with shrimp, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
A major clinical trial found that women taking statins experienced a 49% increase in new type 2 diabetes diagnoses, raising important questions about how these risks are evaluated. The article examines the balance between statins’ cardiovascular benefits and their potential metabolic consequences, highlighting differences between men and women and gaps in how diabetes was monitored during the trial. It also challenges how researchers weigh benefits against risks and emphasizes the importance of monitoring blood glucose and A1C levels when evaluating treatment options.
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