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March 2007
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Getting Physically Active May Increase Your Chances of Surviving Cancer
By Hillary Wright, M.Ed., R.D.
More than 10 million Americans are cancer survivors. Most are anxious to do anything they can to reduce the risk of a recurrence. But what can be done? Ongoing research is finding that regular exercise is an important factor in preventing cancer’s return following treatment. Here’s what we know so far.
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Antioxidant Mineral Selenium Protects Joints, Prostate; Could It Do More?
By Elizabeth M. Ward, M.S., R.D.
Compared to most nutrients, selenium slips by almost unnoticed. But selenium’s relatively low public profile belies this mineral’s role in optimizing your health, including the promise of warding off some forms of cancer. EN sorts out what selenium can and cannot do for you.
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Folic Acid May Slow Hearing Loss
Taking a daily supplement of 800 micrograms of folic acid may help slow the hearing loss that typically accompanies aging. Those were the findings of Dutch researchers who studied people in their 50s and 60s.
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Red-Flagging Food Labels: 8 Tips to Sift Fact From Fiction
By Diane Welland, M.S., R.D.
Surveys say most of us take advantage of the information on food labels. That’s the good news. The bad news is that making sense of it all requires mental math skills, the ability to translate scientific jargon and the willingness to cut through a maze of marketing hype. Here’s what you need to know:
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Short-Cut Rice Is Convenient, But Sodium a Huge Problem
By Anastasia Schepers, M.S., R.D.
There used to be only two choices when cooking rice—white rice in 20 minutes or brown rice in 40. Today’s climate of “get it on the table in a hurry” has led to an explosion in quick-cooking rice options and flavors available. Sodium is the sore point. A brand-by-brand nutrition comparison.
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The Lowdown on Coffee as Rx for Diabetes
Q. I saw a news story that drinking coffee might reduce my risk of developing diabetes. Is that true?
A. Yes, according to some studies. Overall, however, results have been mixed.
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High Cholesterol Cure?
Q. Are supplements containing policosanol effective for lowering cholesterol?
A. That’s unclear. Several studies have found that policosanol lowers the “bad” cholesterol and raises the “good.” Other studies have found no effect.
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4 Diet Pills Cited for Deceptive Marketing
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced settlements with marketers of four diet pills it alleged made unsubstantiated weight-loss and disease prevention claims.
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The Perks of Peanut Butter: Good-for-You Fats
By Adrienne Forman, M.S., R.D.
Peanut butter is one of America’s most popular sandwich spreads, as it should be. It provides protein, vitamins, minerals and helps manage cholesterol and blood insulin levels. For a change, enjoy our Ginger-Carrot Soup with a peanut butter boost.
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Research Roundup
• "Cloudy" apple juice may be better for you than clear, filtered apple juice, say researchers from Poland.
• Losing weight may reduce your risk of chronic diseases by reducing inflammation, study finds.
• The lower your blood level of vitamin D, the greater your risk of multiple sclerosis, researchers report.
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