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October 2004
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Nine Risk Factors Predict Most Heart Attacks
Of every 100 heart attacks worldwide, at least 90 are influenced by nine controllable risk factors—lipid levels, smoking, blood pressure, diabetes, abdominal obesity, fruit consumption, vegetable consumption, alcohol intake and physical activity—concludes a 52-country study.
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Foods and Supplements That Help Keep Eyes Healthy, Save Your Sight
By Kerry Neville, M.S., R.D.
Now there’s another reason to eat your fruits and vegetables: Antioxidant vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients found in fruits and vegetables may help lower your risk of macular degeneration and cataracts—eye diseases strongly linked to aging.
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Coffee: Unexpected Perks From a Seemingly Guilty Pleasure
By Elisa Zied, M.S., R.D.
Four out of five Americans regularly drink coffee; nearly half indulge daily. But for years, coffee has endured a shady reputation primarily because of caffeine, a central nervous system stimulant. But coffee also contains components that newer research suggests may actually be beneficial.
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Use of Sugar Substitutes Skyrockets--How Sweet is That?
By Julie Upton, M.S., R.D.
We Americans love our sweets. We eat 10 to 30 teaspoons of added sugar a day, twice as much as recommended. Surprisingly, as the sugar tide rises, so do the use of sugar substitutes, fueled by the low-carb craze. Here's EN's guide to these sweeteners.
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EN Turns Up Trans-Fat-Free Cracker Options Aplenty
By Andrea Klausner, M.S., R.D.
Kudos to Nabisco for taking the trans fats out of Triscuits. Other cracker makers are following suit. Why the sudden corporate change of heart? Companies are likely trying to beat others to the punch to meet the new Food and Drug Administration regulation requiring trans fat labeling by January 2006. A Food Comparison.
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Beyond Pancakes: Buckwheat Boasts Nutrient Arsenal
By Anastasia Schepers, M.S., R.D.
Despite its name, buckwheat—also called kasha—isn’t remotely related to wheat or any other grain. Buckwheat is rich in complex carbohydrates and is one of the best sources of protein in the plant kingdom. Here are the folklore, the facts and a savory recipe for chili made with buckwheat.
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EN Decides New Egg Study’s Findings Are All Scrambled
Q. First, eggs were bad for you, then we were told they were okay after all. Now I hear they’ve been linked to death! Can I eat eggs or not? A. While mixed messages still circulate, the majority of research strongly supports that eggs do not increase heart disease risk in most people
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Reported Breast Cancer-Carb Connection
Carbohydrates got another bum rap in recent weeks when a study reported they may raise the risk of breast cancer. But the American Institute for Cancer Research, which partly funded the study, contends that the hyped news reports didn’t tell the whole story. EN takes a closer look.
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Expert Panel Calls for Lower LDL Levels
Heard often in response to news of President Clinton’s recent quadruple coronary bypass surgery was, “But he looked so healthy!” And that’s the lesson; you can look healthy and still be on the verge of a heart attack. For all the fancy new tests and blood markers, blood cholesterol levels remain important clues to health.
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Are Companies Aiding and Abetting Obesity?
No question, Americans are getting fatter. Nearly two-thirds of us are overweight or obese. In response, companies are accommodating us with larger furniture, oversized umbrellas and towels, clothing with roomier fits. Is this new marketing niche a help or hindrance to the people to whom it caters?
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Research Roundup
• Vitamin E supplements may help ward off colds in older people, according to a Tufts University study of 617 nursing home residents.• Overweight and obese postmenopausal women may be able to lower breast cancer risk by exercising to raise levels of high-density lipoprotein (“good” HDL) cholesterol, suggests research from Norway and the U.S. • Vitamin D may help protect against periodontal disease, chronic inflammation of the gums that can lead to tooth loss, suggests a large population study
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