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August 2005
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Salmon, Tuna, Clams? Fishing For Which Seafood Is Safe to Eat
By Elizabeth M. Ward, M.S., R.D.
Seafood is good for us, supplying omega-3 fatty acids that curb heart attack and stroke risk and show promise in heading off Alzheimer’s disease and mild depression. But headlines linking seafood to chemical and microbial contamination are troubling. EN dives into the murky waters and surfaces with some crystal clear advice on seafood safety.
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Can Diet Relieve the Symptoms Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
By Catherine Golub, M.S., R.D.
One of the common causes of doctor visits, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an enigma. It affects nearly one in five Americans, yet the cause of this condition remains a mystery. That means prevention is not yet an option, but health care providers agree that sufferers can control the symptoms.
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Meatless Mondays Are Good for You….and the Earth
By Julie Upton, M.S., R.D.
You know juicy hamburgers, a succulent T-bone and meatballs with your spaghetti are not the most healthful choices for dinner. But it's hard to forgo meat altogether. Try this to improve your health, as well as the health of the environment: Make your Mondays meatless.
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Assessing Asian Fare in the Frozen Foods Aisle
By Linda Antinoro, J.D., R.D.
Asian cuisine is hot, with Asian-style products cramming the freezer section of supermarkets. The foundation of the Asian diet is plant-based—rice, noodles and vegetables—providing the basics of a healthful meal, even if it is frozen.
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USDA Bungles I.D. of First U.S.-Born Mad Cow
In late June, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed that a cow raised in Texas tested positive for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), also known as mad cow disease. This is the second confirmed case in the U.S., but the first U.S.-bred cow infected with BSE.
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New Fiber Sources: Inulin, FOS, Methylcellulose....Come Again?
Q. I’ve seen “inulin” listed as an ingredient on several products lately. What exactly is it?
A. You may have seen inulin as an added ingredient in Stonyfield Farm Yogurt. Not to be confused with insulin, inulin is a natural fiber source that has other benefits as well.
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Researchers Concur: Berries Boost Health
Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries are all berry, berry beneficial. But research into their full health benefits is just beginning. To share the latest findings, researchers convened in Oregon, and EN was there.
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When Eating in America, Do as the French Do
It’s called the French paradox, and it has Americans baffled, yet intrigued. How is it possible to enjoy bread, wine and cheese, not to mention three-course meals with meat, on a daily basis and still stay slim and healthy? The answer lies in the French attitude towards food.
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Research Roundup
•Losing a modest amount of weight substantially lowers the risk of high blood pressure in people who are overweight.
• Fish oil supplements may be risky for people who have surgically implanted defibrillators and recently experienced irregular heartbeats.
• Being severely overweight may speed up the aging process, suggests research from the United Kingdom.
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