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June 2007
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Vitamin D May Help You Dodge Cancer; How to Be Sure You Get Enough
By Hillary Wright, M.Ed., R.D.
Vitamin D has an illustrious history as a nutrient required for calcium absorption and bone growth. But one of the most impressive and fastest growing areas of vitamin D research is D’s possible role in preventing cancer, especially of the breast, colon and prostate.
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Is It Safer to Eat Organic Spinach. . .or Peaches or Apples? EN Weighs In
By Diane Welland, M.S., R.D.
Last October, spinach tainted with E. coli sickened more than 200 people and caused three deaths. The outbreak involved spinach packaged and grown by companies committed to organic produce, which many people believe is safer than conventionally grown produce. Is that the case? EN weighs in.
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Soy Isoflavones Proved to Help Build Bone
Regular intake of isoflavones from soy appears to slow the loss of bone and actually increase bone formation. That’s what a group of Asian researchers found when they pooled findings from previous studies.
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Beyond the Sugar Bowl: Sweeteners Closer to Mother Nature
By Anastasia Schepers, M.S., R.D.
Among table sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, molasses, honey or maple syrup, which is most healthful? If you said the more natural molasses, honey or maple syrup, you’d be right. . .but not by much. Here, EN looks at some less refined alternatives to white sugar.
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Evaluating 4 Diets From A(tkins) to Z(one)
Trendy low-carb weight-loss plans, like the Atkins and Zone diets, have been duking it out for years, each claiming to be the best for weight loss. But a new study gives the Atkins Diet a leg up.
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Trans Fats Get Deadlier
New findings from the Nurses’ Health Study provide the strongest evidence yet for a deadly link between heart disease and trans fats. In fact, just a few servings a day could multiply your risk.
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Packaged Potatoes: More Convenient, Less Nutritious
By Anastasia Schepers, M.S., R.D.
Potatoes fresh from the farm once accounted for roughly 80% of the potatoes prepared in American kitchens. Now, processed potatoes rule, but all that processing eliminates much-needed nutrients, while adding fat and sodium. An EN brand-by-brand comparison.
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When Is an Antioxidant not an Antioxidant? Flavonoids Reveal New M.O
Q. I heard recently that fruits and vegetables don’t really contain antioxidants after all. Do I still need fruits and veggies?
A. Yes, eating fruits and vegetables is still a smart move. The findings you mention suggest that while flavonoids work well in test tubes, their antioxidant activity in the body is weak.
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Only One Form of Niacin Can Boost HDLs
Q. My doctor gave me a prescription for niacin to lower my cholesterol. Can’t I just take the niacin that’s sold in my health food store?
A. No. The niacin your doctor prescribed is likely in a different, more effective form than the niacin in most over-the-counter supplements.
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Got Milk Allergy?
Q. I have lactose intolerance and can’t drink milk. Should I also avoid products that say “may contain milk”?
A. No. That warning is intended for people who suffer from milk allergy, a much more serious condition.
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Red or Black, Raspberries Ripe With Phytonutrients
By Kitty Broihier, M.S., R.D.
Raspberries are nutritious little nuggets, fairly bursting with vitamin C and manganese, and their fiber content is impressive. But much of their nutritional merit is due to a potent phytonutrient which may fight cancer. Enjoy them in EN's Summer Salad.
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Research Roundup
• Cocoa products, especially dark chocolate, may help lower blood pressure, German researchers found.
• High-calorie meals increase the severity of heartburn; high-fat meals increase frequency, says a British study of people aged 26 to 70.
• High-fiber diets and fiber supplements may help reduce inflammation, according to scientists from South Carolina.
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