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June 2003
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Chromium Connections: Promising Health Roles Surface at Expert Summit
By Densie Webb, Ph.D., R.D.
Leading experts on the mineral chromium came together in early April in Boston for a summit titled, “Chromium in Health and Disease.” EN was there to report on the latest research. Among the most important: chromium’s role in preventing and controlling diabetes and heart disease and, more surprisingly, as a possible treatment for depression.
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Breathe Easy: Good Nutrition Can Help Keep Your Lungs Healthy
By Emily Bergeron, M.S., R.D.
Most of us find ourselves short of breath at one time or another. But for folks living with chronic lung disease, labored breathing is more serious than an occasional gasp for air. Chronic lung disease is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming more than 120,000 lives each year. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that nearly 13 million people are living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), while over 17 million suffer from asthma, two common chronic lung conditions.
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Move It or Lose It, Says New Study
Becoming physically active, even at an older age, may help women live longer, according to data from four U.S. research centers that tracked 9,518 white women, 65 and older, for about 12 years. As expected, the most active women were least likely to die.
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Nutrition Comparison: Choosing Condiments to Add Flavor Without Sacrificing Health
By Hillary Wright, M.Ed., R.D.
What would a hamburger be without ketchup? Or a hot dog without mustard? Or stir-fry without soy sauce? Egg salad without mayo? When it comes to adding flare to foods, we all have our favorite condiments. Plus, these days, supermarkets are stocked with sauces far more intriguing than the backyard barbecue standards.
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Calcium for Your Colon: New Benefit or New Advertising Pitch?
“The same Caltrate that helps prevent bone loss may help keep your colon healthy, too.” So proclaims Wyeth about its newest calcium supplement, packaged specifically for people worried about their colon health. Can a simple calcium supplement really reduce colon cancer risk, as product ads imply (though never actually say)? Moreover, does Caltrate Colon Health, in particular, have an edge over other brands of calcium?
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Hot or Sweet, Peppers Pack Plenty of Nutrition
The Folklore: A popular legend from the Ozarks says that for peppers to grow hearty and flavorful, you must be very angry when planting them. The best peppers are said to be those planted by a lunatic. Mexican tradition says the fiery potency of chilies can banish bad luck and the evil eye.
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Research Roundup
A glass of grape juice every day may help reduce blood pressure. . . .Adding milk to tea may help bind the oxalates in tea that can contribute to kidney stones. . . .Very large doses of vitamin D taken once every four months may prevent fractures due to osteoporosis.
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Memory Aids Fall Short
A recent survey of Ginkgo biloba supplements, a popular herbal supplement used to improve memory and cognitive functioning, found that only 22% of the products tested met quality standards. That’s down from 75% that passed the same testing in 1999.
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