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December 2007
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The Latest International Research Brews Up More Big Benefits for Tea
By Diane Welland, M.S., R.D.
For centuries, drinking tea has been touted as a remedy for a variety of ailments, possibly fending off even heart disease and cancer. Now, new research suggests that tea can also tame inflammation, improve blood pressure and even protect brain cells. EN reports on the findings.
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Tame Triglycerides to Help Head Off Heart Disease and Stroke; Here’s How
By Linda Antinoro, J.D., R.D.
Chances are you understand how important it is to know your total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein numbers, but elevated triglycerides can be just as risky for your heart. EN investigates the latest on triglycerides and provides tips for keeping your blood level within a healthy range.
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Obesity Doubles Risk of Colon Cancer in Women
Women who are obese are at significantly greater risk of developing colon cancer than women who are not. In fact, a recent study found obesity to be a greater risk factor than smoking, age or family history of the disease.
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EN’s Editor Picks 4 Books to Give to Others…or Yourself
By Susan Male Smith, M.A., R.D.
It’s that time of year when you want to pick the perfect gift. Why not the gift of healthful eating? This year’s crop of books about food include four that encompass the kind of eating EN recommends as ideal—fresh, whole foods that are raised or grown locally and sustainably. Bon appétit!
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Food Plus Supplements Best for Bones
Q. Is it better for my bones to get calcium from food or supplements?
A. A combination of the two is probably your best bet, at least for women. A recent study found that calcium from food or from food plus supplements supported higher bone density than from supplements alone.
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Risky Popcorn?
Q. I’ve heard that microwave popcorn is dangerous. Is that true?
A. Eating it is not the problem. What you probably heard about was the man who liked to breathe in the buttery smell of freshly microwaved popcorn before he ate it—two bags a day for 10 years.
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Celebrate the Short Season of Pomegranates
By Catherine Golub, M.S., R.D.
Did you know that the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden was likely a pomegranate, not an apple? Rich in antioxidants, pomegranate juice may protect against some cancers, liver disease, obesity and even dental plaque.
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Research Roundup
• Inadequate vitamin D may contribute to pain levels according to a Minnesota study.
• Eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds may keep your skin looking young, suggests research from the U.K.
• Garlic may help protect against some cancers say Australian researchers.
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Environmental Nutrition Index, January 2007 – December 2007
Environmental Nutrition articles from January 2007 to December 2007 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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