December 2007
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Environmental Nutrition Index, January 2007 – December 2007
Subscribers Only Environmental Nutrition articles from January 2007 to December 2007 are listed by subject (month, page number). The page number refers to the print edition. To access the article online, click on "Archives" in the left column and then click on the appropriate month.
Research Roundup
Subscribers Only • Inadequate vitamin D may contribute to pain levels according to a Minnesota study. • Eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds may keep your skin looking young , suggests research from the U.K. • Garlic may help protect against some cancers say Australian researchers.
Celebrate the Short Season of Pomegranates
Subscribers Only Did you know that the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden was likely a pomegranate, not an apple? Rich in antioxidants, pomegranate juice may protect against some cancers, liver disease, obesity and even dental plaque.
Risky Popcorn?
Subscribers Only Q. I’ve heard that microwave popcorn is dangerous. Is that true? A. Eating it is not the problem. What you probably heard about was the man who liked to breathe in the buttery smell of freshly microwaved popcorn before he ate it—two bags a day for 10 years.
Food Plus Supplements Best for Bones
Subscribers Only Q. Is it better for my bones to get calcium from food or supplements? A. A combination of the two is probably your best bet, at least for women. A recent study found that calcium from food or from food plus supplements supported higher bone density than from supplements alone.
Resistant Starch: Third Kind of Natural Fiber Promises Better Health
Subscribers Only Q. I’ve heard something recently about the benefits of “resistant starch.” What is it resistant to? Where do I find it? A. It’s resistant to digestion. Despite its unappealing name, resistant starch is—as Martha Stewart is fond of saying—a good thing.
There’s an Eggnog for Everyone: Low-fat, Fat-free,
Lactose-free, Soy
Subscribers Only It’s holiday time, when fruitcakes and eggnog are ubiquitous as family and friends get together. We can’t help with those half-ton fruitcakes, but eggnog has some healthful options for the holiday season. EN compares the choices.
Eat Beans, Fruits and Vegetables, Drink Milk, Get Sleep, Say Researchers
Subscribers Only Research presented at the recent national Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo in Philadelphia highlighted the anti-inflammatory benefits of beans, a weight loss boost from milk, and the increasing importance of sleep to lower risk of diabetes and heart disease. EN reports.
EN’s Editor Picks 4 Books to Give to Others…or Yourself
Subscribers Only It’s that time of year when you want to pick the perfect gift. Why not the gift of healthful eating? This year’s crop of books about food include four that encompass the kind of eating EN recommends as ideal—fresh, whole foods that are raised or grown locally and sustainably. Bon appétit!
Obesity Doubles Risk of Colon Cancer in Women
Subscribers Only Women who are obese are at significantly greater risk of developing colon cancer than women who are not. In fact, a recent study found obesity to be a greater risk factor than smoking, age or family history of the disease.
Tame Triglycerides to Help Head Off Heart Disease and Stroke; Here’s How
Subscribers Only Chances are you understand how important it is to know your total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein numbers, but elevated triglycerides can be just as risky for your heart. EN investigates the latest on triglycerides and provides tips for keeping your blood level within a healthy range.
The Latest International Research Brews Up More Big Benefits for Tea
Subscribers Only For centuries, drinking tea has been touted as a remedy for a variety of ailments, possibly fending off even heart disease and cancer. Now, new research suggests that tea can also tame inflammation, improve blood pressure and even protect brain cells. EN reports on the findings.