November 2003
Exercise, Fruits, Veggies Help Prevent Stroke
Subscribers Only • Being active reduces your risk of having—and dying from—a stroke, according to West Texas A&M researchers. . . • Fruits and vegetables protect against strokes in both men and women. . .
Coumadin Caution: Limit Cranberry Juice
Subscribers Only If you take the blood thinner warfarin ( Coumadin ), the United Kingdom’s Committee on Safety of Medicines warns that you should limit or avoid drinking cranberry juice.
Fitness a Strong Predictor of Health in Women
Subscribers Only Over 70% of adult women do not engage in regular activity, according to data from the 2000 National Health Interview Survey. Men fared only slightly better, with 64% inactive. That’s alarming, particularly for women, in light of new research...
Looking to Improve Your Memory? Forget Pricey Focus Factor
Subscribers Only The Buzz : Focus Factor is a supplement that claims to be “nutritional support for the brain.” In prominent television and print ads, the manufacturer (Vital Basics) says its product “supports healthy memory, concentration and focus with a unique blend of vitamins, minerals, protective antioxidants, botanical extracts and omega-3 oils.”
Winter Squash Boasts Nutrients to Spare
Subscribers Only The Facts : Did you know that winter squashes (Cucurbita) are botanically classified as fruits? And that pumpkins are actually a round winter squash? Hailing from the gourd family (which also includes cucumbers), winter squashes come in an array of amusing shapes, colors, sizes, textures and flavors. . .
Is There a Fat Link to Breast Cancer? New Clues to an Old Debate
Subscribers Only Q . Does a high-fat diet increase my risk of breast cancer? I’ve heard conflicting information. A . Though a link between dietary fat and breast cancer has long been suspected, long-term population studies have generally failed to find fat to be a contributing factor. . . .
Athletes Can Drink Too Much Water; the Rest of Us, Not Likely
Subscribers Only Q . Is it possible to drink too much water? A . Yes, it is possible, but it’s not likely for most people. . . .
Let’s Make a Meal: EN Evaluates New Wave Hamburger Helpers
Subscribers Only Mustering the motivation to put together a meal every night can be challenging, which is why restaurant food holds so much appeal. But eating out every night is not the best bet for your purse or your paunch. The plethora of convenience foods that line supermarket shelves are attractive options when you’re short on time and energy. . . .
Good for You or Not? New “Qualified Health Claims” Keep You Guessing
Subscribers Only Just when you were becoming familiar with the health claims on foods, the government is changing the rules. In July, the Food and Drug Administration began permitting so-called “qualified health claims” on labels, thus opening the door to claims that may not have significant scientific support behind them
Stocking A Trans-Free Pantry: A Laudable Goal For A Healthier Heart
Subscribers Only For all the bad press trans fatty acids are getting these days, there’s actually some good news: Americans are ingesting less of them. According to University of Minnesota researchers, there’s been a 24% decline among men, for example, from 8.4 grams daily in the early 1980’s to 6.4 grams nearly 20 years later. But the good news stops there, as there’s nothing redeeming about eating any amount of trans fats.
Is Cutting Out Carbs A Healthy Move? Not So Fast, Say Experts
Subscribers Only Thanks to the late Dr. Robert Atkins, there’s been a low-carb diet revival over the last several years. Carbs are in the dietary dog house it seems, blamed for everything from obesity and acne to diabetes and heart disease. But is it accurate to lump all carbs in the same bread basket? It turns out it’s not that simple. The reality is that there are good carbs and bad carbs, just as there are good fats and bad fats.
Multi Protects Against Colorectal Cancer
Subscribers Only Multivitamins may lower the risk of developing colon or rectal cancer, but only after taking them regularly for many years, according to an American Cancer Society study.
Easy-to-Download November Issue of Environmental Nutrition
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