Environmental Nutrition

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Research Roundup

Subscribers Only • Exercising for 45 minutes, five days a week , may help prevent you from catching a cold, said researchers in Seattle. • Coenzyme-Q10 (CoQ10) supplements significantly improve heart function in people with chronic heart failure, according to a small Italian study. • Drinking green tea reduces the risk of dying from many causes , including cardiovascular disease, although not cancer.

Bulgur: “Whole” Wheat By Any Other Name

Subscribers Only Bulgur is made from wheat kernels that are first boiled or steamed, then dried and cracked into pieces. Nutritionally, it's nearly identical to whole wheat, including the phytonutrients associated with a lower risk of colon cancer. Try it in EN 's Own Bulgur Breakfast Bowl.

Finding a Grain of Truth in the Cracker Barrel

Subscribers Only Q. How can I be sure the crackers I buy are whole grain? A. A cracker may appear to be whole-grain when it has a crunchy texture or a name like “stoned wheat.” But you need to read the fine print to be sure.

Butter Is Still Butter

Subscribers Only Q. When special recipes call for butter, is organic butter a more healthful choice? A. That depends. If you’re talking fat and calories, then no, organic is no better. If you’re talking pesticides, the answer is yes,

Rosacea: Red Wine, Red Pepper...Red Face?

Subscribers Only Q. My doctor says the red blotches on my face are rosacea. Are there foods that might be aggravating my condition? A. Perhaps. Certain foods may worsen symptoms and avoiding trigger foods may lessen flare-ups.

Over 65? Better Check Your Blood Sugar

Subscribers Only It’s shocking, but true. According to new statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 60% of people over age 65 have diabetes or prediabetes. What you can do.

Red Wine as Youthful Elixir Comes With Caveats

Subscribers Only New research findings from Harvard Medical School suggest that resveratrol, an antioxidant found in red wine, counteracts the aging effects of a high-calorie, high-fat diet in mice. Is red wine the fountain of youth?

Fishing for Answers After Two Reports Conflict

Subscribers Only There’s little doubt seafood is good for you, but thanks to contaminated fishing waters, it isn’t always risk-free. That quandary is reflected in two recent reports. EN helps eliminate the confusion.

Soup’s On! Hearty, Healthful and High-Fiber Winter Fare

Subscribers Only A hearty soup is just the thing for a satisfying winter meal, especially if it offers good-for-you ingredients like vegetables, beans and lentils. An brand-by-brand comparison of soups on the supermarket shelves.

Feel the Burn? 12 Tips to Douse the Fire of Heartburn

Subscribers Only Researchers from Stanford University recently concluded that what you eat has no effect on heartburn symptoms. Yet other studies have found that diet and exercise can ease symptoms, while being overweight or eating at bedtime can make symptoms worse. Who is right?

Tapping the Truth About Bottled Water Versus What Flows From the Faucet

Subscribers Only Thanks to ads featuring bubbling mountain streams and pristine glaciers, more than half of all Americans now drink bottled water. It's healthier, safer and tastes better than tap, say enthusiasts. But is it worth the cost? EN takes a look at what’s really in that bottle.

New Shake-Up Over Sodium Aims to Reduce High Blood Pressure

Subscribers Only Salt is making its way back into the headlines. This time a battle is brewing among doctors, the federal government and the food industry regarding proposals for limiting the amount of sodium added to processed foods.

Garlic and Onions May Reduce Cancer Risk

Subscribers Only Regularly adding garlic and onions to the foods you eat may help ward off several kinds of cancer, says new research. Protection may be due, in part, to sulfur compounds that give garlic and onions their pungency.