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September 2003
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Researchers At International Summit Cite New Links Between Diet And Cancer
By Diane Welland, M.S., R.D.
Diet may influence the development of certain cancers more than previously thought, according to new research. . . .“Studies are connecting what we eat to cancers that previously weren’t linked to diet, such as skin cancer and ovarian cancer,” says Melanie Polk, of the American Institute for Cancer Research.
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How Breakfast Can Help You Lose Weight, Even Stave Off Disease
By Elizabeth M. Ward, M.S., R.D.
If there is a most important meal of the day, it certainly must be breakfast. . . . Eating in the morning does more than fuel your body; it promotes good health by reducing the risk of diabetes, heart disease and obesity.
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Protecting Yourself Against Misleading Supplement Claims
By Diane Welland, M.S., R.D.
Check out the supplement aisle in a health food store and you’re likely to find a pill for everything, from improving your sex life to curing cancer. Ads promise you can “lose 30 pounds in 30 days” or “wake up your body’s natural growth process.” Some claims are outrageous; others are more subtle.
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Are Chips Marketed as “Healthy” Really Worth the Indulgence?
By Linda J. Quinn, M.S., R.D.
When it comes to America’s love affair with snacks, most of us have a hard time stopping at just one serving. In efforts to produce a healthier chip, the favorite snack choice of Americans. . . .we're already seeing changes in the type of fat used to make chips.
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What’s Up, Doc? Getting to the Root of Carrots
What’s up? A surprising history for pedestrian carrots. This somewhat phallic root was considered an aphrodisiac in ancient Greek and Roman times and later prescribed for sexual and other maladies in the Middle Ages. Native to what is present-day Afghanistan, carrots’ original color was purple!
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Experts Debunk Weight Loss Myths
Beliefs about weight loss are in no short supply. But research is slowly redefining realities for some long-held myths. Here’s the real scoop. . .
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Resource Corner
If you wonder “what’s really in the bottle” when you buy dietary supplements, this new guide from the independent testing company ConsumerLab.com (CL) will allay your fears—or raise your suspicions more.
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More Soy Findings
•Soy isoflavones may improve cognitive function in postmenopausal women. . . .•Soy foods may help lower diastolic blood pressure in men slightly.
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Research Roundup
•Walking may reduce the risk of death in people with type 2 diabetes. . .
•Omega-3 fatty acids may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease . . .
•Fruits and vegetables may help lower the risk of ischemic stroke. . .
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EN’s Ultimate Guide To Cancer Prevention: Top Tips At A Glance
By Adrienne Forman, M.S., R.D.
Most cancers are preventable. Research is pointing more and more to the fact that your diet and lifestyle are directly linked to your risk of developing cancer. Experts estimate that cancer risk could be cut 30% to 40% by eating a plant-based diet...
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EN Answers Commonly Asked Questions About Diet and Cancer
Is soy helpful or harmful for people at risk for, or with a history of, breast cancer?. . .How do dairy and other calcium-rich foods affect cancer risk?. . . As a cancer survivor, can certain foods improve my long-term odds?. . .Does alcohol increase cancer risk?
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