Environmental Nutrition back issues from December 2006:
Extra pounds now, brain decline later?(Just In)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2006 ... The more you weigh, as measured by Body Mass Index (BMI), the more you risk a decline in mental abilities as you get older. Those were the findings of French researchers who followed 2,200 men and women aged 32 to 62, who had normal mental functioning at the start of the study. The ...
Better blood sugar for better health: 10 diet tips that work wonders.
Dec 01, 2006; ... Controlling blood sugar used to be something only people with diabetes worried about. But recent studies from Denmark, Australia and here in the U.S. suggest that controlling blood sugar should be a concern for everyone. According to Simin Liu, M.D., Sc.D., director of the ...
Coaxing your immune system to perform at its peak year after year.
Dec 01, 2006; ... What could yogurt, sardines, celery and sirloin steak possibly have in common? They all contain compounds that experts believe can boost your immune system and help you live well, longer. But can eating the right foods really provide the nudge your immune system needs to stay healthy? ...
Savor soy: 9 super sources for protein, phytonutrients.
Dec 01, 2006; ... Soy is undergoing a bit of an identity crisis; it's no longer the cure-all for heart disease and cancer once envisioned. It may even have a dark side if you eat too much (for some women, eating a lot of soy might increase breast cancer risk). Though supplements may be risky, the ...
Can new yogurt blunt hunger, curb cravings?(Product Watch)
Dec 01, 2006 ... The Buzz. Looking to curb your appetite between meals? Dannon claims the new Crave Control yogurt in its Light & Fit line can fend off hunger with its "unique combination of protein and fiber," trademarked ProteinFiberPlus. The Basics. The new nonfat yogurt provides 70 calories, ...
Eating green.(Resource Corner)(Brief article)(Book review)
Dec 01, 2006 ... Six Arguments for a Greener Diet by Michael F. Jacobson, Ph.D., and the staff of CSPI (Center for Science in the Public Interest, 2006, $14.95). This paperback's subtitle highlights why it's an important read: How a More Plant-Based Diet Could Save Your Health and the ...
Food as preventive: symposium highlights hidden health power of foods.(Research News)
Dec 01, 2006 ... A recent symposium called Functional Foods and Health drew researchers from around the world to San Francisco to focus on cutting-edge discoveries regarding the disease-preventing properties of foods. Though this area of research is in its early stages, selected findings point out the ...
Sea salt: tastier maybe, but not more nutritious.(Ask EN)
Dec 01, 2006 ... Q. Is sea salt better than regular salt? A. It's not more nutritious, but when you add it to your food at the table, it adds more texture and flavor than regular salt, which means you may end up using less salt--a good thing. Sea salt is harvested from the evaporation ...
Make it red ... or white.(Ask EN)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2006 ... Q. I always hear that red wine is good for the heart, but what about white? A. New research shows that white wine may provide benefits too. Past studies have shown that the heart-protective polyphenol antioxidants in red wine come from the skin and seeds of purple grapes, ...
Research says it may be possible to dish up pain relief for dinner.(Ask EN)
Dec 01, 2006 ... Q. Are there any foods that can provide pain relief? A. Possibly. There are many studies showing that certain foods contain specific compounds that act as pain relievers or as anti-inflammatory agents, although few studies have actually tested the ability of the foods themselves ...
Celery deceptively rich in phytonutrients.(EN on Foods)
Dec 01, 2006; ... The Folklore. Celery has been around a while; it was first mentioned in Homer's Odyssey around 700 B.C.; a 9th century poem notes medicinal uses. It was not eaten as a food until the mid-1600s. More contemporary folklore among dieters touts it for its "negative calories." The ...
Eating more fiber can lower your blood pressure, even if you already eat healthfully.(Research Roundup)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2006 ... Eating more fiber can lower your blood pressure, even if you already eat healthfully. That's what government researchers concluded after studying 25 middle-aged men and women who ate the American Heart Association's Step 1 Diet then substituted 20% of calories with the ...
Virgin olive oil increases blood levels of HDLs.(Research Roundup)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2006 ... Virgin olive oil increases blood levels of HDLs ("good" high-density lipoprotein cholesterol), possibly due to higher levels of natural polyphenol antioxidants, according to findings from the EUROLIVE Study. In the study, 300 men ate 1 1/2 tablespoons a day of virgin, refined or olive oil ...
Being obese or overweight reduces the survival rate from ovarian cancer.(Research Roundup)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2006 ... Being obese or overweight reduces the survival rate from ovarian cancer. This is the first study to identify weight as an independent factor in the prognosis of ovarian cancer. Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles found ...