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July 2004
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Eat More Fruit; It May Prevent Vision Loss
Eating plenty of fruit may protect against a severe form of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), a sight-robbing eye disease common in older people, according to a new study.
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Inflammation May Be Key Cause of Heart Disease and More: Diet’s Role
By Amy Aubertin, M.S., R.D.
Inflammation used to be considered a sign of infection. Nothing more, nothing less. Now it’s been implicated in everything from heart disease and cancer to Alzheimer’s and stroke, with experts suggesting that what you eat can either aggravate inflammation or lessen its effects. Here’s the latest on the diet/inflammation connection.
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What’s Your Kitchen I.Q.? EN’s Quiz Tests Your Food Safety Savvy
By Diane Welland, M.S., R.D.
As many as 33 million cases of foodborne illness occur in the U.S. each year. Caused by harmful microorganisms in improperly handled food, symptoms of so-called food poisoning can resemble "stomach flu," including mild or high fever, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea. Take EN's quiz to find out how savvy you are about keeping bacteria at bay.
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EN’s Advice on How to Spice Up Your Food and Your Health
By Diane Welland, M.S., R.D.
Herbs and spices add depth to your dishes, but did you know they may also benefit your health? A recent Norwegian study found that, ounce-for-ounce, some culinary herbs have more antioxidant activity than many fruits and vegetables. Here’s the latest on the science behind some of them.
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Bottled Iced Teas: Refreshing, But Watch What You Choose
By Andrea Platzman, M.S., R.D.
Today, tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world after water, with antioxidants that may reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer and stroke. Even bottled iced tea retains its protective powers, but not all bottled teas are created equal. EN evaluates more than 30 flavors and picks the best.
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Soy in the Pod: Edamame Offers Wealth of Health Benefits
By Andrea Klausner, M.S., R.D.
The Folklore: Considered a medicinal food in Asia as far back as 200 B.C., edamame (eh-dah-MAH-may) is a specialty soybean. The Facts: Perhaps one of the oldest snack foods, edamame is also one of the most healthful, offering protein comparable to meat and eggs.
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Is Chewable Tums an Acceptable Way to Get More Calcium?
Q. I take Tums as a calcium supplement, but should I be concerned that it hinders the absorption of calcium?
A. No, you don’t have to worry. Tums is made from calcium carbonate, the same calcium source as in many other calcium supplements.
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Low-Carb Craze Reaches Multi Aisle
Centrum Carb Assist is “a complete multivitamin for your low-carb lifestyle.” One-A-Day CarbSmart also boasts “potassium and calcium found in milk and antioxidants found in fruit and vegetables.” So the manufacturers claim. Here's EN's take.
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You Can Keep Those Lost Pounds Off
Here’s encouraging news for anyone who is struggling with weight loss. A new study of the Weight Watchers program found that weight loss can be sustained—even five years later.
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Research Roundup
•Selenium may slow progression of prostate cancer, according to new findings from the Physicians’ Health Study •Eating fish may lower the risk of developing leukemia, myeloma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma say Australian researchers. •Having fat deep within your abdomen increases your risk of high blood pressure, according to University of Washington researchers.
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