Better Nutrition back issues from February 2007:
please hold the trans fat
Feb 01, 2007; ... If ever there was a buzzword in health and nutrition it's trans fat. Seemingly more feared than bird flu, Irans fat finally appears to be finding its way out of our country's food supply. Recently, as you may have heard, the New York City Board of Health voted unanimously to outlaw anything less ...
you can catch your fish and EAT it, too
Feb 01, 2007; ... The benefits of eating fish appear to outweigh any possible risks. Fish can reduce the risk of death from heart disease by up to 36 percent and total mortality by 17 percent, according to a review in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Reports indicate that more people are ...
soda: May Increase Osteoporosis in Women
Feb 01, 2007; ... Drinking soda, even diet and decaf versions, has been linked to an increased risk of osteoporosis, revealed the longest-running population study in existence. Caffeine is a risk factor for osteoporosis, while phosphoric acid, found in cola drinks, interferes with calcium absorption. The ...
More folic acid Can Lead to a Happy Heart
Feb 01, 2007; ... Now is as good a time as any to make sure you're getting enough folic acid. The British Medical Journal recently published a study reporting that folic acid may contribute to a reduced risk of heart disease and strokes. Folic acid reduces ...
DOUSE HOT FLASHES WITH ISOFLAVONES
Feb 01, 2007; ... A new review of previously published studies found that genistein, one of several soy isoflavones, reduced hot flashes. Published in the journal Menopause, the report revealed the significance of genistein in 11 prior studies. In five of the studies, participants who were given more than 15mg of ...
Sweet for STEVIA
Feb 01, 2007; ... Ours is a nation obsessed with weight, but we still save room for dessert. In the Ultimate Dessert Survey, 84 percent of the 1,000 adults polled indulge. If you're among those who feel guilty for satisfying your sweet tooth, read on. Consider replacing sugar with stevia, a natural ...
Chocolate Cheesecake Bites
Feb 01, 2007; ... Here's a sugar-free recipe we're sure will satisfy every sweet tooth-whip up a batch for your sweetheart this Valentine's Day. (Serves 22; serving size: 1 cheesecake bite) 8-oz. package Neufchâtel cream cheese 8 oz. (½ pint) heavy cream 2 tsp. vanilla extract ½ ...
SUPPLEMENTS: ready, set, shop
Feb 01, 2007; ... Our new supplement sleuth guides you through your next trip to the store. He'll even answer your questions. Read on. new Q&A column SUPPLEMENT SLEUTH by Gary Bushkin, PhD, CNC Q: What should I look for on a supplement bottle? A: Buying supplements is ...
PERSONAL CARE: ready, set, shop
Feb 01, 2007; ... Resist signs of aging with a new product series and get a workout while running (or walking) routine errands The handle on the RECYCLINE PRESERVE RAZOR is made completely of recycled plastic, and can be recycled. Triple blades provide a close shave. Each ECO LIPS COMPLETE LIP ...
FOOD: ready, set, shop
Feb 01, 2007; ... Spice up dinner with heat-and-eat curry and incorporate apple cider vinegar into your diet for overall health NEWMAN'S OWN ORGANIC MINTS come in Wintergreen, Cinnamon, Ginger and Peppermint, packaged in tins you'll want to save for important trinkets. NAJLA'S GONE NUTS is a ...
resveratrol: defying time
Feb 01, 2007; ... WANT TO LIVE WELL FOR A LONG TIME? NEW RESEARCH IS UNCORKING THE LONGEVITY SECRETS OF RESVERATROL-AN ANTIOXIDANT FOUND IN GRAPE SKINS, WINE AND OTHER FOODS The mystery of red wine is being unraveled. A recent study of resveratrol, the ingredient believed to be responsible for red wine's ...
bitter herbs for better digestion
Feb 01, 2007; ... LOOKING FOR A SAFE AND NATURAL ALTERNATIVE TO ANTACIDS? TRY THE REMEDY USED FOR YEARS BY EUROPEANS FOR UPSET STOMACH AND DIGESTIVE TROUBLES The basics: In a world of antacids, big fizzy tablets and little purple pills, relief for upset tummies and other digestive problems can be as near ...
progesterone cream primer
Feb 01, 2007; ... PUSHED ASIDE FOR YEARS BY ITS HEADLINE-GRABBING COUSIN ESTROGEN, PROGESTERONE IS FINALLY GETTING THE ATTENTION IT DESERVES Hormones can be a woman's best friends-or her worst enemies. Throughout life, the key to hormone harmony lies in balance, particularly as we age. During ...
maca, muy caliente!
Feb 01, 2007; ... MEET MACA. THIS HOT PERUVIAN HERB IS THOUGHT TO HELP BOOST LIBIDO AND FERTILITY IN MEN, AND OFFERS MULTIPLE BENEFITS FOR WOMEN, TOO Here's a brief look at a few of maca's healthy attributes-and some reasons you may want to try it. multitalented Maca is used primarily for ...
it's easy being green
Feb 01, 2007; ... GO FOR GREEN FOODS AND GET THE NUTRIENTS YOU NEED IN ONE GLASS OR SUPPLEMENT Green foods (or as some would attest, "superfoods") are what nutrition experts term a group of phytochemical-rich products derived from the algae chlorclla and spirulina, and the young cereal grasses wheat, ...
choose and use pet-friendly supplements
Feb 01, 2007; ... EVEN THE MOST PAMPERED POOCH OR CODDLED KITTY MAY NOT BE GETTING THE SUPPLEMENTS IT NEEDS. IS YOUR CAT OR DOG ONE OF THEM? Pet lovers spend billions of dollars every year on medications to keep their four-fooled friends healthy. These pharmaceuticals save lives and ease symptoms, but ...
the inside dish on dish soap
Feb 01, 2007; ... DISCOVER THE DIRTY LITTLE SECRET ABOUT MOST CONVENTIONAL DISHWASHING LIQUIDS-AND HOW TO CLEAN UP YOUR KITCHEN WITH NATURAL ALTERNATIVES Dirty dishes. Just when you've got them all washed, they begin to pile up again. But washing dishes is more than a never-ending chore; it can also be ...
mushroom magic
Feb 01, 2007; ... DISCOVER THE HEALTH AND BEAUTY ADVANTAGES OF MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS AND YOU JUST MIGHT FALL UNDER THEIR POWERFUL SPELL Far more than just a topping for pizza, mushrooms have been revered for centuries in Asia as powerful healing ionics. In the past several decades, hundreds of studies have ...
dental care to smile about
Feb 01, 2007; ... YOU CAN HAVE A LIFETIME OF HEALTHY SMILES WITH A FEW SIMPLE TIPS FOR BETTER ORAL HYGIENE Pearly white teeth and kissing-fresh breath not only enhance your confidence, they may save your life. Research shows that the health of teeth and gums is linked to overall health, and many diseases ...
have a healthier heart
Feb 01, 2007; ... Love your heart by reading up on the latest news on cholesterol-and its real role in cardiovascular disease If this country's cholesterol guidelines were fully implemented, most of the Western world's adult population would be taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, according to ...
vitamin D: why we all need more
Feb 01, 2007; ... Are you getting enough vitamin D? Probably not, according to the latest research. This question-and-answer format provides a comprehensive guide to supplementing with the "sunshine vitamin" Like Clark Kent, vitamin D accomplishes more than one might expert. And like the comic hook ...
whole health basics
Feb 01, 2007; ... WHOLE GRAINS-IN THEIR MOST NATURAL FORM-CAN BE YOUR ALLY IN HEALTH Will eating grains each day keep the doctor away? It could certainly help, but only if those grains are whole. Refined grains, on the other hand, could help to put your health practitioners' kids through college because ...
spilling the beans on coffee
Feb 01, 2007; ... SIP ON THESE COFFEE TRUTHS-AND STOP FEELING SO GUILTY ABOUT REFILLING YOUR CUP Java. Joe, Mud. That bean by any other name is still coffee. And no matter the moniker, it's the choice for 80-90 percent of Americans. Whether you like it iced, flavored, sweetened or classically black, your ...
back to our roots
Feb 01, 2007; ... CRUNCH INTO A CARROT AND YOU'RE LIKELY TO GET A HEALTH BOOST FOR YOUR ENTIRE BODY In the glamorous world of leafy greens, it's easy lo lorget our roots. Especially carrots: humble, dense and unsophisticated, they're just not as alluring as succulent summer squash or exotic artichokes ....
the truth about kat james
Feb 01, 2007; ... Makeup artist and author of The Truth about Beauty, Kat James struggled for years with an eating disorder and other health problems, including skin rashes, digestive troubles and elevated liver enzymes. She overcame her food addiction and changed her fate with natural foods, supplements and ...