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December 2004
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Calcium Protects Against Colon Polyps
High calcium intake, particularly from supplements, may reduce the
risk of developing colon polyps, which increase the risk of colon cancer. This was the most recent finding to come out of the National Cancer Institute, which studied more than 44,000 subjects at 10 medical centers in the U.S.
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EN’s Annual A-to-Z Guide to Better Health: Herbal Cures, South Beach and Coffee News
By Diane Welland, M.S., R.D.
As 2004 comes to a close, EN takes a look back plus a peek into the future. Over this past year we’ve covered nutrition news as varied as the possible role of vitamin D in helping people with multiple sclerosis to the hidden health benefits in your morning cup of coffee. Here are some of this year’s highlights.
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Depression and Nutrition: Can You Eat Away the Blues?
By Kerry Neville, M.S., R.D.
For some people it’s simply “the blues,” but for many people, it’s more than that. Depression can be serious, requiring medical attention. Still, some research suggests that the foods you eat can alleviate or, on the flip side, exacerbate a depressed mood. Can you really serve up mood treatment on a plate?
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EN’s Own Activity Pyramid Sets The Pace for Good Health
By Linda Antinoro, M.S., R.D.
You’ve heard it all before—if you want to be healthy, be physically active most days of the week, lift weights, walk briskly and so on. We try, but it’s hard. To make it easier, EN has devised its own physical activity pyramid with guidance from Nancy Clark, M.S., R.D., a long-time member of EN’s Editorial Advisory Board and a sports nutrition pioneer.
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Study Says Vitamin E Unsafe; EN Says It Deserves a Closer Look
Vitamin E is making headlines again, but the news is not good. “High Doses of Vitamin E Found to Raise Risk of Dying.” “Vitamin E Supplements Can Pose Serious Risks.” Should you now purge your cabinets of the E you’ve been taking as a heart disease preventer?
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Want Health and Variety? From Cara Cara to Valencia, Oranges Have it All
By Anastasia Schepers, M.S., R.D.
In Asia, oranges used to symbolize everlasting life and were regarded as sacred. Oranges still denote a healthier, if not an everlasting, life. For instance, they rank as one of the best food sources of folate, a B vitamin found to reduce risk of stroke, heart disease and colon cancer.
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Gout Is New Risk to Consider When You Opt for Low-Carb
Q. I’ve been on a low-carb, high-protein diet and I recently experienced an attack of gout. Could my diet be to blame? A. Possibly. Family history, age, gender, certain drugs, obesity, alcohol, high-purine foods and quick weight-loss diets may all increase your chances of getting gout.
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‘Tis the Season for Soothing Sore Throats; EN Offers Help
Q. What can I take to help ease the pain of a sore throat?
A. If a sore throat is accompanied by fever and no other telltale signs of a cold, it’s important to see your doctor and rule out strep throat. Still, most sore throats go hand in hand with colds, flu or even allergies. Here are some tried and true remedies.
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Don’t Ho Ho Ho! Your Way To Weight Gain
Holidays are notorious for throwing even the most well-intentioned weight-loss efforts off course. At this festive time of the year, overeating is the norm and exercise falls by the wayside. New research suggests that erratic eating, another holiday season hazard, may further exacerbate weight gain.
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Research Roundup
•Shallots and strongly flavored onions may thwart the growth of cancer cells, according to a new laboratory study from Cornell University. •Overweight and obesity may increase risk of leukemia in older women. •Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) may protect women from sudden cardiac death, suggests a 16-year Harvard study of nearly 77,000 female nurses.
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