Environmental Nutrition

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Research Roundup

Subscribers Only • People with high intakes of vitamin A , alpha-carotene and beta-carotene have less risk of stomach cancer, Swedish researchers found. • Men who eat a lot of red meat are more likely to develop gallstones, suggest findings from a large study. • In laboratory experiments, virgin olive oil killed eight strains of H. pylori , the cause of most stomach ulcers.

Tart Rhubarb May Benefit Bones and Eyes

Subscribers Only Nicknamed the "pie plant," cooked rhubarb is a good source of fiber and an excellent source of bone-building vitamin K. Rhubarb also provides phytonutrients that help protect against age-related macular degeneration. Enjoy all those benefits with EN 's versatile "Rhubarb Citrus Fruit Sauce."

Health Risk Findings

Subscribers Only Cutting-edge research was the watchword at a conference held by the American Heart Association and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. EN was on hand to hear news about diabetes and heart disease.

A Hard Fat to Like

Subscribers Only Q. I saw “fully hydrogenated oil” on a food label. Is that worse for my health than a partially hydrogenated oil? A. No. Though it seems counterintuitive, fully hydrogenated oils are actually better for you.

Beat Bloating: 10 Tips on What You Can Do to Feel Better Again

Subscribers Only Q. I often feel bloated. What causes that and what can I do to make it better? A. There are many causes for that feeling of a distended abdomen. Most are minor gastrointestinal disturbances, but some are serious conditions.

When Salt Substitutes Are Risky Business

Subscribers Only Q. Is it a good idea to replace the salt in my shaker with a salt substitute? A. Maybe, but salt substitutes are not for everyone. The potassium in salt substitutes can be too much of a good thing for some people.

Have a Yen for Yogurt? EN Helps You Pick the Best

Subscribers Only Yogurt, long touted as a health food and excellent source of calcium, is now positioned as being even more healthful, with additional bacteria, fiber and vitamin D added to some brands. On the flip side, there are also yogurts that are little more than sugary milk-based purees. An EN food comparison.

Slew of Health Logos Help You Shop, But Uniform System Needed

Subscribers Only Wish there were a rating system on foods to tell you which are the most healthful? Something you could glance at and know what it means without studying numbers, that you could count on to be there no matter what company made the food? So do we. How to take action.

If Sleep Is Elusive, High-Carb Snack May Help

Subscribers Only Having trouble nodding off at bedtime? Eating a high-carb meal or snack a bit before you head to bed could help you drift off to dreamland more quickly, say researchers from the University of Sydney.

How to Squeeze the Most Nutrition Out of Your Juice

Subscribers Only Health experts agree that eating lots of fruits and vegetables is key to lowering your risk of heart disease and certain cancers. But what about juice? While it counts toward your nine servings a day of fruits and vegetables, juice doesn’t offer all the benefits of whole produce. EN weighs the pros and cons.

Zinc May Up Immunity, Fend Off Infection

Subscribers Only Middle-aged and older people who take daily zinc supplements may be better able to fight off infections. That’s what Michigan researchers found when they gave a group of men and women aged 55 to 87 zinc gluconate for a year.

When Common Carbs Make You Sick: What to Do if You’re Gluten Intolerant

Subscribers Only Does eating pasta, bread, crackers or cake leave you feeling sick? You just might have celiac disease, triggered by foods containing wheat and affecting as many as three million Americans. However, misinformation abounds about the disease. Here, EN dishes out the facts and what to look for.

9 Steps Women Can Take to Prevent Deadly Heart Disease and Stroke

Subscribers Only Here’s a surprising health fact: More women than men die of heart disease and stroke each year in the U.S., and, in fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, surpassing all forms of cancer combined. But heart disease is preventable; EN spells out what women can do.