Environmental Nutrition back issues from June 2007:
Soy isoflavones proved to help build bone.(Just In)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Regular intake of isoflavones from soy appears to slow bone resorption (the loss of bone) and actually increase bone formation. That's what a group of researchers from Japan and China found when they pooled the findings from nine previous studies and looked at specific markers for bone ...
Vitamin D may help you dodge cancer; how to be sure you get enough.
Jun 01, 2007; ... Vitamin D has an illustrious history as a major bone-building nutrient required for calcium absorption and bone growth. But recent revelations about D's roles in the body have led scientists to view this nutrient in a whole new light. "Scientists have discovered that essentially ...
Is it safer to eat organic spinach ... or peaches or apples? EN weighs in.
Jun 01, 2007; ... Last October, spinach tainted with E. coli O157:H7 sickened more than 200 people and caused three deaths in 26 states. This was only the latest in a string of foodborne illnesses traced to fresh fruits and vegetables. In the past few years, contamination has also affected conventionally ...
Beyond the sugar bowl: sweeteners closer to mother nature.
Jun 01, 2007; ... Among table sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, molasses, honey or maple syrup, which is most healthful? If you said the more-natural molasses, honey or maple syrup over refined white sugar and high-fructose corn syrup, you'd be right ... but not by much. The more-natural sweeteners do ...
Evaluating 4 diets from A(tkins) to Z(one).(Weight Manager)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Trendy low-carb weight-loss plans, like the Atkins and Zone diets, have been duking it out for years, each claiming to be the best for weight loss. But a new study gives the Atkins Diet a leg up. Experts have long voiced concerns that low-carb plans, especially the Atkins Diet, ...
Trans fats get deadlier.(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007 ... New findings from the Nurses' Health Study provide the strongest evidence yet for a deadly link between trans fats and heart disease. And reason to cut them out. Bad Blood. In the study in the April 10th Circulation, researchers took blood samples from 166 women who developed ...
New study finds garlic ineffective, but don't give up on it yet.(Research News)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Garlic is a popular remedy for high blood cholesterol levels. However, the research on garlic's effectiveness--both as a food and in supplements--is decidedly mixed. Now, a new study is out that put garlic to the test for six months, longer than most other studies. The 169 ...
Packaged potatoes: more convenient, less nutritious.(Nutrition Comparison)
Jun 01, 2007; ... Potatoes fresh from the farm once accounted for roughly 80% of the potatoes prepared in American kitchens. Now, processed potatoes--from flakes and frozen fries to extruded puffs and Tater Tots--hold the top spots. So what's the latest trend in the potato convenience corner? You can now ...
Only one form of niacin can boost HDLs.(Ask EN)(high density lipoproteins)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Q. My doctor gave me a prescription for niacin to lower my cholesterol. Can't I just take the niacin that's sold over the counter in my health food store? A. No. The niacin your doctor prescribed is likely in a different form than the niacin in most supplements. Though both are ...
Got milk allergy?(Ask EN)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Q. I have lactose intolerance and can't drink milk. Should I also avoid products that say "may contain milk"? A. No. That warning is intended for people who suffer from milk allergy, a much more serious condition. People with lactose intolerance are missing an enzyme ...
When is an antioxidant not an antioxidant? Flavonoids reveal new M.O.(Ask EN)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Q. I heard recently that fruits and vegetables don't really contain antioxidants after all. Do I still need fruits and veggies? A. Yes, eating the recommended five to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables each day is still a smart health move. The findings you mention are from an ...
Red or black, raspberries ripe with phytonutrients.(EN on Foods)
Jun 01, 2007; ... The Folklore. Raspberries grow in the wild, wield thorny protection and have a short growing season. Yet their exquisite flavor has made them a much sought-after fruit since ancient times. Raspberries were praised in poetry by the Crusaders and used medicinally in medieval Europe. ...
Cocoa products, especially dark chocolate, may help lower blood pressure.(Research Roundup)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007 ... Cocoa products, especially dark chocolate, may help lower blood pressure. German researchers re-analyzed five studies in which people ate 1.5 to 3.5 ounces of dark chocolate or flavanol-rich milk chocolate a day for two weeks, after which blood pressure was measured ....
High-calorie meals increase the severity of heartburn; high-fat meals increase frequency.(Research Roundup)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007 ... High-calorie meals increase the severity of heartburn; high-fat meals increase frequency. British researchers tested 15 people aged 26 to 70, who all suffered from gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). Heartburn is one of the main ...
High-fiber diets and fiber supplements may help reduce inflammation in the body.(Research Roundup)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2007 ... High-fiber diets and fiber supplements may help reduce inflammation in the body. Researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina found that fiber reduced C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker for inflammation. Elevated levels of CRP are linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular ...