Environmental Nutrition

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Research Roundup

Subscribers Only • L-carnitine may improve mental and physical health, say Italian researchers. • African-American women may need larger doses of vitamin D suggest researchers from Mineola, New York. • Eating a Mediterranean-style diet decreases the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and cancer, according to findings from the AARP Diet and Health Study.

Rx: Pedometer, Diary

Subscribers Only Looking for low-tech fitness help? A pedometer that counts steps can motivate you to move more, say researchers at Stanford University, but only if you keep track of them in a diary.

King Kale: A Wealth of Flavor and Nutrition

Subscribers Only Kale packs a multi-nutritional punch by furnishing cancer-fighting phytonutrients as well as lutein and zeaxanthin, superstars for eye health. In addition, kale is a leading food source of newly important vitamin K. Enjoy it in EN 's own recipe with garlic and walnuts.

Ice Water in Arteries?

Subscribers Only Q. Does drinking cold water with meals clog arteries and cause cancer? A. No. This is an urban myth that has persisted for more than 100 years.

15 Top Tips for Quickly Quelling Nausea

Subscribers Only Q. What are the best diet remedies to nurse nagging nausea? A. Several dietary changes can help ease nausea whether it’s a side effect of cancer treatment or the result of food poisoning, heartburn, gallstones, ulcer or pancreatitis.

“Antibiotic-Free” Chicken: Now It’s Here,
Now It Isn’t...Or Is It?

Subscribers Only Q. I’ve seen Tyson chicken labeled “raised without antibiotics.” Is it safer? A. A qualified yes, but not for the reason you might think.

Frozen Vegetarian Meals Dish Out Good Nutrition

Subscribers Only If cutting back on animal foods is one of your healthful resolutions, adding frozen vegetarian entrées to your shopping list may help ease the transition, especially if you don’t yet feel comfortable cooking sans meat. EN 's exclusive brand-by-brand comparison.

Taking Meds? Losing Nutrients? Supplements Promise to Help

Subscribers Only Studies show that people taking medications like cholesterol-lowering statins have lower blood levels of some nutrients than people not on the drugs. A new line of supplements promises to help remedy that. EN takes a look.

The World Over, Fish, Fruit, Vegetables Help Prevent Dementia, Alzheimer’s

Subscribers Only Research findings have been building for some time to suggest that what you eat may help determine your risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s. Now, three studies point to the same conclusion: People who regularly eat fish are at much less risk for either condition.

Foods With More for Less: Rich in Nutrients, Low in Calories

Subscribers Only To eat healthfully, you want the most nutritious foods on your plate. But as we age, calorie needs drop and nutrient needs go up, making it more important to make every calorie count. EN lists 68 foods that offer the most nutrients—vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients—for the fewest calories.

Fitness, Not Leanness, Is Key to Living Longer

Subscribers Only Adults over age 60 who are physically active are much more likely than their inactive counterparts to live longer, even if they are overweight. That’s what researchers discovered in a study of 2,603 men and women.

Want to Eat More Whole Grains? It’s Easier Than You Might Think

Subscribers Only Experts recommend that Americans eat at least three servings a day of whole grains, potent protectors against heart disease and diabetes. Whole grains may also battle high blood pressure, asthma, inflammation, obesity and cancer. Hefty benefits, but Americans have been slow to respond. EN provides tips to meet the challenge.

Heart Health in Your Shopping Cart: A Look at the Ingredients in 12 Products

Subscribers Only An estimated 80 million Americans have some form of cardiovascular disease so, not surprisingly, a cornucopia of foods--orange juice, margarine, yogurt-type drinks, chocolate bars--has emerged promising to “support healthy arteries,” “promote healthy blood pressure,” and “actively remove cholesterol.” Can they do all that?