Environmental Nutrition

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Research Roundup

Subscribers Only •Preventing overweight, even later in life, may be particularly important in staving off Alzheimer’s disease in women.... •Multivitamin/mineral supplements may help reduce the risk of a first heart attack....•Vigorous physical activity may reduce the risk of rectal cancer.

Orange Juice Makers Get an “A” for Adding “D” to Protect Your Bones

Subscribers Only When manufacturers added calcium to orange juice several years ago, it was a smart move. In an even smarter move, Minute Maid and Tropicana have now added calcium’s bone partner vitamin D to some of their orange juices and orange juice blends. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium; without it, calcium’s benefits are not fully realized.

Helpful Advice on Making Healthful Menu Choices

Subscribers Only Did you know that salads are a rare find on most Asian restaurant menus, except Thai? Or that tofu dishes in Chinese restaurants are usually fried? This small but comprehensive book is loaded with such facts.

Four Risk Factors That Predict Most Heart Attacks

Subscribers Only Is your blood cholesterol too high? Do you have high blood pressure? Diabetes? Do you smoke? Your answers to these questions are a very good indication of whether or not you are likely to have a heart attack, says new research.

“High” Praise for an Unusual Protein Powder

Subscribers Only The Buzz : From one of the leading hemp food companies in the U.S. comes Nutiva’s new Organic Hemp Protein Powder. Introduced this past May with a “superior protein profile,” it is the “gold standard of plant protein,” claims the company. But does this unusual protein source deserve such compliments?

Acrylamide: Initial Worry Blunted By New Research, But Still a Concern

Subscribers Only Q . Should I be worried about a dangerous substance I hear was found in crackers and potato chips? A . Perhaps, but reassuring findings from two recent human studies have allayed some of the fear from last year’s scare, when Swedish scientists announced finding acrylamide in foods.

GI Upset? Fructose in Foods Could Possibly Be to Blame

Subscribers Only Q . Can sugar cause GI upset? A . Yes, in some cases. One sugar in particular, fructose, has just been fingered as possibly causing more than its share of problems. If you experience chronic gastrointestinal (GI) problems like bloating, gas and diarrhea, fructose could be the culprit.

Finding Calcium in Some Not-So-Obvious Places

Subscribers Only If you are concerned about your calcium intake, you’re not alone. Most Americans don’t get nearly enough. And researchers are finding more and more reasons why we should be upping our intake of this mineral.

The Sunny Side Ups (and Downs) of Egg Substitutes

Subscribers Only Many people eat egg substitutes on the assumption they are better for you than whole eggs. True? Not necessarily. The American Heart Association no longer sets a limit on the number of eggs a healthy person can eat, as long as the total amount of dietary cholesterol averages no more than 300 milligrams a day (one egg contains 213 milligrams cholesterol).

Comfort Foods That Offer Solace Minus The Guilt....And Are Even Healthful

Subscribers Only Comfort foods. We all have them. Besides the common cravings for chocolate or potato chips, there are certain recipes we just yearn for, whether it’s grandma’s meatloaf, mom’s mac’n cheese, or that ubiquitous ’60’s green bean casserole. Traditionally, comfort foods are high in fat and not the healthiest of choices. But you can find comfort without tossing healthful eating out the window. It just takes a little tweaking of grandma's recipes.

Protein Packs Powerful Punch; Are You Getting Enough For Optimal Health?

Subscribers Only Protein has cachet these days, lauded as the preferred energy source for many popular weight-loss plans. Yet perhaps protein’s bragging rights should come from its newfound abilities to bolster immunity, defend against osteoporosis and prevent age-related muscle loss. They are all important reasons to be sure you are getting enough protein. How much? EN reports on the latest research.

Fiber Still Found to Help Fend Off Heart Disease

Subscribers Only More evidence has emerged that dietary fiber—particularly soluble fiber—is good for your heart. This latest comes from a nutrition survey that included nearly 10,000 people across the U.S., followed for an average of 19 years.