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June 2006
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Curbing Cancer’s Reach: Little Things That Might Make a Big Difference
By Linda Antinoro, J.D., R.D.
Recent reports that neither low-fat or high-fiber diets nor antioxidant vitamins reduce the risk of certain cancers are discouraging. The good news is that researchers believe most cancers are largely preventable and that there’s much you can do to improve your odds. EN takes a look.
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Calcium Supplements Still Have a Role: EN Helps You Choose
By Amy Aubertin, M.S., R.D.
Calcium supplements have long been valued as a way to complement the calcium you get from foods. However, a major study recently challenged current advice that supplemental calcium protects against osteoporosis and colon cancer. Should there be a U-turn on calcium? EN doesn’t think so.
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High Cholesterol a Risk for Prostate Cancer
Elevated blood cholesterol levels may pose a risk to more than just your heart. Researchers found that men with prostate cancer were 50% more likely to have cholesterol levels above 200 than those without prostate cancer.
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Editor’s Picks: Get Reading, Get Cooking, Get Healthy
By Susan Male Smith, M.A., R.D.
EN's editor spotlights recent books that include advice on choosing power foods to fight disease, shopping with political savvy and a thought-provoking portrait of what the world eats. Sumptuous recipes as well.
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It’s Hard to Go Wrong With Almost Any Vegetable
By Julie Upton, M.S., R.D.
Sure, you know vegetables are good for you. Studies show that people who eat the most fruits and vegetables are the least likely to gain weight or develop heart disease and certain cancers. But do you know which vegetables are best? EN compares favorite veggies, from arugula to zucchini.
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Calcium and Vitamin D Help Tame Blood Sugar
Besides the already known benefits of calcium and vitamin D, new research suggests that getting enough of these two nutrients may also be key for reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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Your Best Options for Outsmarting Chronic Constipation
Q. I’ve been suffering with constipation, but I heard a study found that fiber doesn’t help. What can I do for relief?
A. Though research disputes their effectiveness for everyone, fiber and fluids are still best for beating constipation.
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Avocado: A Fruit Unlike Any Other Fruit
By Catherine Golub, M.S., R.D.
Avocados grow on towering trees that can produce up to 120 fruits per year. Although this fruit packs 29 grams of fat per avocado, most of it is heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. Avocados are also rich in fiber, potassium, folate and niacin plus they contain cholesterol-lowering phytosterols.
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Beans: New Diet Food
Despite suffering more than their share of adolescent humor, beans are still considered a health food. Now, new research finds they may help you maintain a healthy weight too.
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Do as Romans Do to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
The closer you can eat to the traditional Mediterranean way of eating, the better off you are in terms of preventing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from Columbia University.
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Research Roundup
• Capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their fire, may inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells.
• Insoluble fiber, such as in whole-grain breads and cereals, can improve insulin sensitivity.
• Older people benefit more than 20-somethings when trained in aerobic exercise, report researchers from the University of Washington.
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