Environmental Nutrition back issues from April 2007:
To keep prostate from enlarging, eat veggies.(Just In)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Men whose diets are high in vitamin C, beta-carotene and lutein are significantly less likely to develop benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) than men whose diets contain little of these three nutrients. Those were the findings of researchers with the large ongoing Health Professionals ...
Stop trouble before it starts: how to get 4 "prediseases" under control.
Apr 01, 2007; ... The saying, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," is never more true than when it comes to preventing diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis and obesity. Yet far too few of us take that well-worn advice to heart. The result? Far too many people are ...
Can nutrient-laced cosmetics help you conquer aging skin? EN's 7 tips.
Apr 01, 2007; ... When you look in the mirror, are you happy with what you see? If you're over 50, chances are, not as happy as you used to be. While there are plenty of positives about growing older, wrinkles, age spots and sagging skin are not among them. Cosmetic companies are acutely aware of that ...
Time for a margarine makeover: EN shows the way.
Apr 01, 2007; ... Are you in a margarine rut? If so, it's time to re-evaluate. Recent changes in bread spreads mean more healthful options, but also make it harder to choose. What Makes a Margarine? To be considered "margarine," both sticks and tubs must contain 80% vegetable oil (the rest is ...
Can beverage "boost" blood sugar control?(Product Watch)(Boost Glucose Control)(Product/service evaluation)
Apr 01, 2007 ... The Buzz. Novartis, the maker of Boost Glucose Control, boasts its new product is: "Specifically formulated to meet the unique nutritional needs of people with type 2 diabetes to help maintain stable blood glucose levels." But is it necessary? The Basics. Boost Glucose Control ...
Multi-ple failures.(You Should Know)(multivitamins lack in quality)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Multivitamins are basic supplements. Reliable, you'd think. But ConsumerLab. com (CL), an independent evaluator, recently tested multis and found that more than half didn't pass muster. Failing Grades. The problems CL uncovered in 11 of 21 multis tested included: * ...
What goes around, comes around: waistline is best measure of health.(Research News)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Have a "spare tire?" If so, it may up your risk of lung diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Canadian researchers studied nearly 1,700 adults and found that lung function diminished as waist size grew. A previous large study found that high blood ...
Lots of cookies now "trans-free," but not all are healthful.(Nutrition Comparison)
Apr 01, 2007; ... Sandwich cookies, fruit-filled cookies, oatmeal cookies, chocolate chip cookies ...whatever your favorite, cookie manufacturers have likely reformulated it in response to the latest health concern--artery-clogging trans fats. But simply removing trans-containing oils does not a ...
Raw milk: some say it's better, EN plays it safe.(Ask EN)(Environmental Nutrition)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Q. I found a local dairy that sells raw milk. Is it safe to drink? A. That depends on who you ask. Raw milk advocates claim that raw, unpasteurized milk is more nutritious, well tolerated by people with lactose intolerance and contains natural enzymes missing from pasteurized ...
Chai calorie caution.(Ask EN)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Q. What is chai? Is it healthful? A. Chai (rhymes with pie), a traditional drink from Asia and the Middle East, has many variations, but always contains tea, milk and spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Whether it's good for you depends on how it's prepared. ...
Vitamin K builds bone and prevents fractures; is it the new calcium?(Ask EN)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Q. Is vitamin K important for bones? A. Yes, likely very important. A growing body of research suggests that healthy bones need vitamin K just as much as they need calcium. A recent review of 13 studies found that people who took vitamin K supplements suffered less bone loss and ...
Chickpeas, garbanzos: the same nutritious food.(EN on Foods)
Apr 01, 2007; ... The Folklore. The ancient Mesopotamians may have cultivated chickpeas 11,000 years ago because they believed these legumes boosted performance under stress and enhanced ovulation. Spanish and Portuguese explorers eventually introduced chickpeas to other lands. The Facts ....
Eating lots of fruit and especially vegetables may significantly reduce your risk of kidney cancer.(Research Roundup)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Eating lots of fruit and especially vegetables may significantly reduce your risk of kidney cancer. That's what a group of Italian researchers found when they looked at 767 people with kidney cancer and compared them to 1,534 people without that diagnosis. Those with ...
Selenium may prevent some of the mental decline that occurs with age.(Research Roundup)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Selenium may prevent some of the mental decline that occurs with age. That's what French researchers are suggesting after a long-term study revealed that as blood levels of selenium drop over time in older people, mental function declines as well. The link was not apparent at a two-year ...
Men who lose weight are at lower risk for an aggressive form of prostate cancer.(Research Roundup)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Men who lose weight are at lower risk for an aggressive form of prostate cancer, compared to those whose weight increases or stays the same. Those were the findings of researchers who followed almost 70,000 men from 1992 to 2003 and tracked them for prostate cancer. The men who lost at ...