Better Nutrition articles from August 2001

Better Nutrition archives from August 2001

Girl Power!(child development)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... The other day, my little girl, Natalia (who's 5), matter-of-factly told me: "Pop, today you're going to take off my training wheels--right?" How could I say "no," all fatherly fears of boo-boos and specters of emergency rooms aside? ...

we've got mail.(letters)(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2001... ANOTHER VIEWPOINT On behalf of the members of the Pet Food Institute, I am writing to take exception with the opinions on pet food expressed in your May 2001 edition. Members of the Pet Food Institute, which consists of companies that...

on the shelf.(health)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... TIME OUT Need to unwind? Take time for a luxurious bath with Pure & Basic Soothing Bath Salts. Made with salts from the Dead Sea and hot mineral springs, these bath treats come in varieties such as Caribbean Heat and Passionate Pear....

Traveling this summer?(health)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... While packing your first aid kit before heading out on vacation, consider the following: ACIDOPHILOUS: Beneficial bacteria will help prevent stomach ailments. ARNICA: This homeopathic remedy with a number of ailments including cuts,...

DHA now allowed for term infant formula.(health)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... THE DAY HAS FINALLY COME. THE U.S. has finally joined the ranks of the many enlightened nations that, for years now, have allowed the brain/vision-boosting supplement, DHA, to be added to their infant formulas. The U.S. Food and Drug...

berries big on antioxidants.(Brief Article)(Recipe)
August 1, 2001... We all know that antioxidants are good, and that they're found in a lot of different fruits and vegetables. But why are antioxidants so good? In a nutshell, many of the problems associated with aging (particularly heart disease and cancer) can...

FEELING STRESSED?(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... A full-body massage or a weekend away from work, the kids and the dog certainly would help decrease stress levels, but those options aren't always feasible. Try these suggestions to help lift your spirits: * Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of...

New findings tie vitamin deficiencies with Alzheimer's.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... A recent long-term study conducted in Sweden shows a relationship between low levels of vitamin B-12 and folate (folio acid) with the occurrence of Alzheimer's disease. As reported in a recent issue of Neurology, 370 people, aged 75 and...

No more mouse potatoes.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Chances are, if you enjoy shopping on the Internet, you're also pretty active when you're not at the computer. A new study by Roper Starch Worldwide shows that New Consumers (those who shop on the Internet, who are an average of 37.8 years old,...

Salad Days.(Brief Article)(Recipe)
August 1, 2001... Cool off in the kitchen with simple summer salads It's the dog days of summer. I know, because all my basset hound wants to do is lie on the cool tile floor and chomp on the occasional ice cube. Likewise, all I want to do is sip iced...

Silent Night.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... It can be more than just a dream with these natural anti-snoring remedies We don't know which is louder--the resounding "Zs" from all the snorers in the world, or the constant ringing of our phones here at Better Nutrition from readers...

Mother Nature's Medicine Chest.
August 1, 2001... Enjoy the lazy days of summer, worry free After suffering through the cold, gray days of winter, who can resist summer's siren call, beckoning us to the great outdoors? Whether your idea of communing with Mother Nature is camping, hiking or...

Helping Hands (and feet!).
August 1, 2001... Tried and true techniques for putting your best foot forward There are few areas of the human body that take more abuse than our hands and feet. Our hands are exposed to tons of manual and environmental stresses on a daily, if not...

BAR NONE energy bars for every body.
August 1, 2001... It all started more than a decade ago, when marathoner Brian Maxwell set out to devise a portable, tasty source of energy for himself and fellow athletes. The result? The now-ubiquitous Power Bar. Since then, a parade of eclectic bars have...

DHA & the Omega-3 Revolution.
August 1, 2001... How the margarine craze brought America to the brink of Nutritional Armageddon--and how omega-3s brought us back BY NOW YOU'VE HEARD THE ADVICE TO BOOST OMEGA-3 fatty acid intake in order to improve your health. It's no wonder. In tandem...

Fruit of the vine.(winery management)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... There's a saying that goes something like this: To make a large fortune quickly, invest in the stock market; to lose a small fortune quickly, invest in a winery. The first time I heard that was on a trip with a group of friends to the North...