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February 2004
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More Contaminants in Farmed Salmon
A new study funded by the Pew Foundation has found significantly higher levels of contaminants like dioxin and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s) in farmed salmon than in wild salmon.
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B Vitamins: Focus On Fab Three For A Healthy Heart, Mighty Memory
By Catherine Golub, M.S., R.D.
B vitamins are often touted as antistress, energy-boosting panaceas. The reality is that B vitamins are needed to convert food into energy, but they don’t provide energy on their own.
Three B’s that do shine are vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and folate, which take center stage when it comes to fending off heart disease and perhaps even memory loss.
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Tai Chi: Healthy Alternative Exercise May Help Balance, Protect Bones
By Julie Upton, M.S., R.D.
Tai Chi (pronounced tie CHEE) is an ancient form of Chinese martial
arts. For older people at risk of breaking osteoporosis-weakened bones, Tai Chi offers a way to build muscle strength and improve balance and body awareness. This could prove to be as important as lifting weights and nutrition in preventing the sometimes devastating consequences of osteoporosis.
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Cool Kitchen Gadgets That Spin, Chop, Peel and Much More
By Andrea Klausner, M.S., R.D.
In this high-tech world, some of the best kitchen gadgets are decidedly low-tech. Yet they make cooking easier, healthier and safer by shaving time off washing and cutting, helping you measure and telling you when your meal is ready, among other bonuses.
Here’s a look at EN’s top 10 favorites, each for $30 or less.
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Can You Find Healthful International Dining in the Frozen Aisle?
By Densie Webb, Ph.D., R.D.
If you’ve got a craving for Asian, Indian, Italian or Mexican fare, you may be able to satisfy your craving by traveling no farther than the freezer section of your supermarket. Take your pick from a growing selection of heat-’em-and-eat-’em ethnic entrées. More than a few qualify as healthful meals—low in fat and calories, with a decent dose of fiber. A Food Comparison.
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“Food of the Gods” is Choc-full of Health Benefits
Chocolate’s rich history dates back at least 1,500 years, when the Mayans of Central America crushed cocoa beans into an unsweetened beverage. The Aztecs later named it xocolatl (bitter water). If you ignore the calories, chocolate may actually be good for your heart, due to its flavonoids, similar to those in red wine and tea.
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Less Salt Means Less Iodine; Is Iodine Still Important in the Diet?
Q. Does it make a difference whether I use iodized or uniodized salt?
A. It could. Iodine is an essential mineral required by the body for the production of thyroid hormones, which help regulate growth and metabolism. Iodine cannot be stored for long by the body, so tiny amounts are needed regularly
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Food, Not Pills, May Be Best Rx For Lycopene’s Cancer Protection
Q. I hear lycopene helps prevent cancer and heart disease. Should I be taking a lycopene supplement?
A. Evidence that lycopene has significant health benefits is mounting. But whether lycopene supplements are as beneficial as whole-food sources is debatable
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Diet Supplements…From a Psychologist?
“Shape Up! products can play an important role in the support of an individual’s physiology, which is often disrupted during the nutritional changes associated with weight loss,” says Dr. Phil McGraw, who has lent his name, image, Ph.D. in psychology, and popularity (thanks to Oprah) to Shape Up! supplements. Do they stack up?
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Scaling Back on Fat in Foods, Especially Trans Fats, May Save Your Sight
Eating too much fat or the wrong type of fat may speed the progression of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), the leading cause of blindness for people over 65. That’s the conclusion of a new study from Harvard’s School of Public Health and the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston.
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Drinking Glasses That Encourage You to Drink More
The shape of the glass you reach for—not just the size—may determine how much you pour into it, according to new research from the University of Illinois, published in the December 2003 Journal of Consumer Research.
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Ephedra Finally Banned
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an alert for consumers to immediately stop taking ephedra, the controversial weight-loss ingredient found in some dietary supplements. A final rule will soon ban its sale in the U.S. altogether
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Research Roundup
•Cinnamon may improve blood sugar and blood lipids in people with diabetes, according to Pakistani researchers....
•Body shape may be a reliable predictor of death in postmenopausal women with estrogen-dependent breast cancer.
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