Environmental Nutrition back issues from July 2006:
Certain carbs increase risk for cataracts.(Carbohydrate foods)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2006 ... People whose diets include a lot of foods high on the Glycemic Index (GI), such as sugary foods and refined carbohydrates (e.g., white bread, white rice, pasta, crackers), are at greater risk of developing early and intermediate stages of cataracts. Researchers with the ...
His and hers weight control: same game, different rules.
Jul 01, 2006; ... Men and women who have fought the battle of the bulge side by side have learned a cruel truth: Men are often able to control their weight with far less effort than women. "I constantly encounter women who are frustrated by how much easier it is for men to keep their weight in ...
Garlic is the go-to herb for health, whether raw, cooked or supplements.(Drug overview)
Jul 01, 2006; ... Garlic aficionados hold festivals each summer to celebrate what they affectionately call "the stinking rose." There you'll find garlic-flavored jams, even garlic ice cream. But taste isn't the only reason garlic is beloved. It's been revered for centuries for benefiting conditions ranging ...
Take five: easy ingredients that add extra nutrition.
Jul 01, 2006; ... If you're a faithful EN reader, you already know that health experts recommend a diet that includes lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, with olive and canola as your oils of choice. But there are other often-overlooked ways to crank up the nutrition (and flavor) of your meals ....
Reducing your risk of a stroke: the latest tips.(disease overview)(Disease/Disorder overview)
Jul 01, 2006 ... Stroke may not get the same attention as breast cancer, heart disease or even diabetes, but it's the third leading cause of death in the U.S. and it's the number one cause of mental and physical impairment. One of every five people who survives a stroke requires institutional care within ...
Let Harvard quiz you.(Web Find)(www.hsph.harvard.edu/cancer)(Website overview)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2006 ... Ever wonder just how high--or low--your risk is for being diagnosed with cancer? Heart disease? What about osteoporosis, stroke or diabetes? Well, wonder no more. Thanks to the Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention, you can go online to the web page at www.hsph.harvard.edu/cancer and find ...
Fibersure: new supplement provides unique fiber boost.(Product Watch)(Product/service evaluation)
Jul 01, 2006 ... The Buzz. "It's What You've Been Missing" is the advertising tag line for Fibersure, a new fiber supplement from Procter & Gamble, maker of Metamucil. P&G's Fibersure promises to fill the fiber gap in your diet, so you can get the recommended 25 to 30 grams a day. (Most Americans get about ...
Chill out! Keep cool this summer the non-dairy way.(Nutrition Comparison)
Jul 01, 2006; ... Need a spoonful of something sweet and cool but you don't "do" dairy? Not to worry, you can still get your licks in. From sorbets and ices to an array of rice- and soy-based products, ice cream alternatives abound these days. Your local health food store probably offers the widest variety, ...
Continued confusion over coffee: role in heart health still muddy.(Ask EN)
Jul 01, 2006 ... Q. Should I stop drinking coffee to lessen my risk of a heart attack? A. No, the latest study on coffee and heart health, from Harvard Medical School, strongly suggests that's not necessary. But research over the years has been notoriously inconsistent, and you may want to ...
What's special about vitamin K? Bone builder, arthritis aid.
Jul 01, 2006 ... Q. I heard about a new study that says vitamin K may help prevent arthritis. Should I take a K supplement? A. No. The study you mention is the only the latest in a series of studies uncovering the importance of vitamin K for health. But while there's a new appreciation for the ...
Savor fresh summer tomatoes for lots of lycopene-even more from canned.(EN on Foods)
Jul 01, 2006; ... The Folklore. Originally from the Andes region of South America, the tomato was brought back to Spain by explorers in 1527. For a time, the tomato was grown for ornamental purposes only, because as a relative of nightshade plants, tomatoes were deemed poisonous. Legend has it that Thomas ...
Vitamin D supplements may reduce inflammation in people with congestive heart failure.(Research Roundup)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2006 ... * Vitamin D supplements may reduce inflammation in people with congestive heart failure. That's what a group of German researchers found when they gave 2,000 International Units a day of vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) for nine months to 2 people suffering from congestive heart failure; 51 ...
Eating a magnesium-rich diet may help reduce your risk of developing metabolic syndrome.(Research Roundup)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2006 ... * Eating a magnesium-rich diet may help reduce your risk of developing metabolic syndrome, a collection of risk factors for heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Researchers with the CARDIA (Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults) study followed more than ,600 adults for 15 years, ...
Vegetarians weigh significantly less than meat eaters.(Research Roundup)(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2006 ... Vegetarians weigh significantly less than meat eaters. Those are the findings of a recent review of 40 studies that looked at how much vegetarians and non-vegetarians weigh. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine found that ...