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March 2005
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A Radical Notion: Maybe Antioxidants Can’t Protect Us After All
By Linda Antinoro, J.D., R.D.
Antioxidants have long been heralded as heroes, Luke Skywalker-like
defenders dealing light-saber blows to Darth Vader-like free radicals. But critics believe such notions are as much fantasy as the Star Wars epics themselves. Some studies suggest that antioxidants could cause harm.
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Keep or Toss? EN Spring Cleans Your Fridge...and Freezer
By Densie Webb, Ph.D., R.D.
It’s a no-brainer that when that container of who-knows-what shoved in the back of the fridge has a blanket of grey fuzz, it’s time to toss it out. But what about last weekend’s leftovers or the salmon that was on sale two months ago still in the freezer?
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Soymilk: Better Choices, Better Taste, Better Nutrition
By Kitty Broihier, M.S., R.D.
If you’re a soymilk aficionado, you’ve probably noticed the taste revolution. If you’re a neophyte, perhaps you need to give soymilk a chance. Taste has improved greatly over the years, partly because there are new flavor options. An EN Food Comparison.
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Salmonella Superbugs on the Rise
What do raw cookie dough, an egg cooked “over easy,” undercooked chicken and a hamburger that’s pink inside have in common? If you eat them, you run the risk of becoming infected with Salmonella. What’s more, Salmonella infection is more likely to land in the hospital than in the past. Why?
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Wendy’s Wows Us With a Winner
Hungry for some healthful fast food? Then head over to Wendy’s for the newest addition to its menu lineup: fresh fruit.
Wendy’s Fresh Fruit Bowl and Fresh Fruit Cup feature cantaloupe, honeydew melon, pineapple chunks and red seedless grapes.
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Too Much or Too Little Iron? Knowing Status Requires Blood Tests
Q. I’m an older woman who takes a multivitamin/mineral supplement without iron, as EN advises. Recently, I heard that many older people might benefit from an iron supplement. What should I do? A. You need to have blood work done to assess your iron status, but chances are you don’t need an iron supplement.
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No High From Hemp, Just Plenty of Good (Legal) Nutrition
Q. In a natural foods store, I found some products containing hemp. Are they okay to eat? A. There’s no reason to hesitate about eating foods made with hemp. Although hemp comes from the same plant as marijuana, the variety used for food contains only trace amounts of THC, the psychoactive substance in marijuana.
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“Mother Grain” Quinoa Packed With Protein, Nutrients
By Adrienne Forman, M.S., R.D.
The Folklore: A native of the Andes, quinoa (KEEN-wah) dates back more than 5,000 years. Called “the mother grain” by the ancient Incas, quinoa sustained the Inca people and was considered sacred. The Facts: Though technically not a whole grain, quinoa offers a better balance of amino acids than the protein in most true grains. It is rich in iron and magnesium.
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Drink Water to Ease Dizziness
If you feel faint, dizzy or lightheaded after quickly standing up, especially in the morning, you probably have a common condition called orthostatic hypotension. According to researchers from the United Kingdom, relief may be as simple as drinking two glasses of water.
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Vinegar Sweet for Diabetics
A kitchen staple that’s probably sitting in your pantry—vinegar—may help control blood sugar fluctuations in people with insulin resistance. That’s important, because chronic blood sugar spikes can damage the pancreas and other organs.
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Research Roundup
• Elevated fasting blood sugar is associated with an increased risk of death from cancer, according to a large Korean study.
• Weight gain may increase the risk of kidney stones, especially among women, according to new analysis of three ongoing Harvard trials.
• Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of sudden death by significantly lowering heart rate.
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Calcium Added? Shake It Up
A new study highlights the importance of shaking beverages that are calcium-fortified, whether it’s orange juice, soymilk or rice beverage.
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