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December 2006
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Better Blood Sugar for Better Health: 10 Diet Tips That Work Wonders
By Densie Webb, Ph.D., R.D.
Controlling blood sugar used to be something only people with diabetes worried about. But recent studies suggest that blood sugar levels can affect everything from your weight to your risk of developing heart disease, stroke and cancer. Here’s how to influence that in a positive way.
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Extra Pounds Now, Brain Decline Later?
The more you weigh, the more you risk a decline in mental abilities as you get older. Those were the findings of French researchers who followed 2,200 men and women aged 32 to 62.
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Coaxing Your Immune System to Peak Performance Year After Year
By Kerry Neville, M.S., R.D.
What could yogurt, sardines, celery and sirloin steak possibly have in common? They all contain compounds that experts believe can boost your immune system and help you live well, longer. But can eating the right foods really provide the nudge your immune system needs to stay healthy?
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Savor Soy: 9 Super Sources for Protein, Phytonutrients
By Diane Welland, M.S., R.D.
Although soy is no longer considered a cure-all food, it's a healthful addition to anyone’s diet. Soy is high in fiber, low in saturated fat, and a source of high-quality protein. It's packed with minerals, B vitamins, and isoflavones, which bestow a bevy of benefits. Here, EN sorts out the wide array of soy foods.
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Can New Yogurt Blunt Hunger, Curb Cravings?
Looking to curb your appetite between meals? Dannon claims its new Crave Control yogurt can fend off hunger with its “unique combination of protein and fiber.” EN checks out the claim.
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Make It Red...or White
Q. I always hear that red wine is good for the heart, but what about white?
A. New research shows that white wine may provide benefits too; it contains plenty of antioxidants similar to those in red wine.
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Sea Salt: Tastier Maybe, But Not More Nutritious
Q. Is sea salt better than regular salt?
A. It’s not more nutritious, but when you add it to your food at the table, it adds more texture and flavor than regular salt, which means you may end up using less salt—a good thing.
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Eating Green: Six Arguments for a Greener Diet
This paperback’s subtitle highlights why it’s an important read: How a More Plant-Based Diet Could Save Your Health and the Environment. The statistics alone are staggering. Did you know, for instance, that it takes 1,000 gallons of irrigation water to produce one pound of animal protein?
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Celery Deceptively Rich in Phytonutrients
By Mindy Hermann, M.B.A., R.D
Because it is mainly water and cellulose, celery provides few traditional nutrients, but a two-stalk serving is rich in vitamin K and phytonutrients that may play a role in cancer prevention.
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Research Roundup
• Eating more fiber can lower your blood pressure, even if you already eat healthfully, according to government researchers.
• Virgin olive oil increases blood levels of HDLs, possibly due to higher levels of natural polyphenol antioxidants.
• Being obese or overweight reduces the survival rate from ovarian cancer say researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
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Environmental Nutrition Index
This is the index to Environmental Nutrition articles from January 2006 to December 2006. They are listed by subject: month (page number). The page number refers to the print edition. To access the article online, click on "Archives" in the left column and then click on the appropriate month.
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