Environmental Nutrition

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Research Roundup

Subscribers Only • Eating at least three servings of whole grains a day cut by more than half the risk of developing metabolic syndrome. • Eating more vegetable protein helps lower blood pressure , concluded a large study across China, Japan, the United Kingdom and the U.S. • Overweight or obesity in midlife significantly increases the risk of death from heart disease later in life, according to a Chicago study.

Tiny, Versatile Pine Nut Packs Plenty of Nutrition

Subscribers Only Pine nuts are soft, sweet and chewy and a good source of copper, magnesium and zinc plus vitamins E and K. Try EN 's own recipe for a colorful salad enlivened with pine nuts.

Yogurt: The New Honey, but Does It Make Foods Better for You?

Subscribers Only Q . Lately, I’ve seen a lot of unexpected foods, like cereal, that have yogurt in them. Are they worth eating? A . Not for any yogurt health benefits. Even if the added yogurt starts off with beneficial bacteria, few if any could survive the way cereals are processed.

Ubiquitous Aspartame: Is It a Safe Sweetener or a Cancer Time Bomb?

Subscribers Only Q . I’ve heard that aspartame isn’t safe. Should I stop drinking diet drinks? A . If you enjoy an occasional diet drink, there’s probably no reason to worry. But if you have a six-can-a-day habit, it might be wise to cut back or switch sweeteners.

Organic Foods: Balancing Your Health With the Health of the Planet

Subscribers Only Lately, nasty rumors have circulated regarding the integrity of organic standards. Here, EN separates rumor from fact and provides some practical shopping advice. An Earth Day Special.

Low-Fat Diets All But Dead, Paving Way for Good Fats and Plant Foods

Subscribers Only A recent report from the Women’s Health Initiative found that eating low-fat diets offered no health benefits. The findings might seem like a green light to eat more fat. Not so. Here's the inside scoop.

Breads That Give You a True Whole-Grain Advantage

Subscribers Only Choosing a healthful whole-grain bread can be tricky. A bread’s color, texture and even fiber content is no clue to its whole-grain content. EN helps you winnow the chaff with a brand-by-brand comparison.

Got Food Allergies? Not Sure? EN Answers Common Questions

Subscribers Only As of January 1, food ingredient labels must indicate—in plain English—whether a product might contain proteins from the eight major food allergens. Label information notwithstanding, questions linger. EN provides answers.

Can Omega-3 Supplements Help You Reel in the Health Benefits of Fish?

Subscribers Only A recent study found omega-3 supplements probably won’t help reduce the risk of cancer, but they may still help prevent heart disease and some strokes and improve other conditions, from rheumatoid arthritis to depression.

Magnesium-Rich Foods Cut Colon Cancer Risk

Subscribers Only Researchers from the University of Minnesota have found that a diet rich in magnesium may help reduce the risk of developing colon cancer.

Diet May Help Protect Nonsmokers (and Even Smokers) Against Lung Cancer

Subscribers Only Although it accounts for only 13% of cancer diagnoses, lung cancer is responsible for almost a third of all cancer deaths. Research increasingly suggests that what you eat may offer some protection against lung cancer, even if you smoke.