Environmental Nutrition

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Research Roundup

Subscribers Only •The more fruits and vegetables you eat, the lower your blood level of low-density lipoproteins. •Losing weight intentionally may cut cancer risk. •Eating flaxseed may protect postmenopausal women against stress-induced high blood pressure.

Trio Fights Diabetes

Subscribers Only •Magnesium may lower diabetes risk. •Coffee may help prevent type 2 diabetes. •Being physically fit may reduce the risk of death in men with diabetes.

Planning On-the-Go Meals

Subscribers Only We all lead busy lives and welcome strategies that make planning, shopping and cooking a meal—or ordering out—convenient and healthful. In this latest update of her 1991 book, registered dietitian Evelyn Tribole tells on-the-go readers how to make sensible food choices

The Mad Rush to Avert a Mad Cow Crisis

Subscribers Only When we last reported on mad cow disease ( EN , March 2002), no cases had ever been reported in the U.S. That all changed in late December, when a dairy cow in Washington state tested positive for the deadly brain-wasting disease. Here’s an update on the realities of your risk and what to do to reduce it.

The Buzz on Tinnitus: Possible Help for Ringing in the Ears

Subscribers Only Q . Are there any dietary changes or nutritional supplements that can help relieve the ringing in my ears? A . Possibly. Tinnitus is the medical term for ringing in the ears. It affects about 10% of Americans, with an onset typically between ages 40 and 70.

The New Math: “Net Carbs” Take Front and Center on Food Labels

Subscribers Only Q . I’ve been seeing “Net Carbs” on all sorts of food labels and in ads. What does that phrase mean? A . “Net carbs” is a term coined by the late diet guru Dr. Robert Atkins to highlight foods that have less impact on blood sugar. Seemingly overnight, hundreds of products, from bread and chips to milk and chocolate—even health food store brands like Health Valley—have jumped on the “net carb” bandwagon.

Cabbage: Common Crucifer That Combats Cancer

Subscribers Only Cabbage was popular with ancient Greeks and Romans. An early Roman medicinal preparation combined lard with the ashes of burnt cabbage to make an ointment for disinfecting wounds. Today, cabbage ranks high on the list of cancer-fighting foods. Try our Apple-Cabbage Slaw for a phytonutrient-packed side dish.

EN Reveals What to Stock in Your Herbal Medicine Cabinet

Subscribers Only It’s always a good idea to keep a few first-aid items on hand for life’s minor aches and pains. You’ve probably already done that. But there are times when minor ailments might respond well to an herbal approach, if only you knew what to try. EN 'suggestions.

Vitamin C: Still Key For Immunity, Cancer, Heart Disease, Eye Health

Subscribers Only Vitamin C seems almost a nutritional has-been in media attention. Vitamin C garners attention mostly for heading off the full-fledged assault of the common cold and sometimes for its anticancer promise, and rightfully so. But vitamin C’s role in good health goes beyond boosting the immune system. EN takes a closer look.

Swimming Upstream: Is It Okay to Eat Salmon In Face of Latest Study?

Subscribers Only As if the beef crisis weren’t enough, now it’s salmon being maligned—the one fish most people like to eat, finally affordable, thanks to fish farms. A recent, much publicized study funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts found salmon contaminated with cancer-causing chemicals known as organochlorines, such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s) and dioxin.

Is Fish Safe To Eat? How To Avoid Mercury And Other Contaminants

Subscribers Only Fish is good for you. Eat more, experts say. But amid alarming new reports of mercury in canned albacore tuna and contaminants in farmed salmon, is the eat-fish mantra still wise?

More Fat Better for Heart When Losing Weight

Subscribers Only A weight-loss diet high in monounsaturated fat and moderate in total fat may be more heart-healthy than one that’s low in fat, according to new research conducted at Pennsylvania State University.