Better Nutrition articles from August 2005

Better Nutrition archives from August 2005

Shopping the store with the greatest of ease.(Editor's Note)
August 1, 2005... My first health food store was called Great Earth. In my hometown of Palm Springs, California, my mom and I would go there to get vitamins, smoothie mixes, bread (it was the only health food store in town and the best place to get the whole...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
August 1, 2005... Oops. In the June story "Face of Change" (page 26), Weleda was misspelled. Our apologies.

Garlic.(check out)
August 1, 2005... Garlic is increasingly recognized for its ability to prevent or even reverse some of the causes of heart disease, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and poor circulation. Even better, certain garlic compounds, known as allyl...

Whey protein.(check out)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Who knew that Wayne and Garth from the movie Wayne's World were so into protein? After all, they argued about it incessantly. "No wheyyyy." "Wheyyyy..." Ah, yes, whey. A natural, complete protein derived from cow's milk, it provides...

Lomatium.(CHECK OUT)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... AKA: Lomatium dissectum, Leptotaenia dissecta, Desert Parsley, Biscuit Root WHAT IT IS: A root WHAT IT DOES BEST: Helps relieve chronic "slow" viral infections and relieves respiratory tract infections. THE BACKGROUND: For...

Prickly pear cactus.(UP & COMER)
August 1, 2005... Have you ever noticed a spiky, oddly shaped thing sitting in one of the bins in your produce aisle? Well, you may want to take a second glance, because modern scientists--and savvy consumers--are discovering what traditional Mexican and Native...

Lycopene.(inside and out)
August 1, 2005... Tomatoes add zing to your favorite sauce, fight off disease and improve your appearance. What's the key to their super powers? lust look at their through-and-through red hue. Lycopene, a natural chemical that gives tomatoes and other fruits...

Sugar stabilizers: learn to prevent diabetes naturally.(Ask The Doctor)
August 1, 2005... Luckily, there's a lot you can do. First of all, many studies have found daily exercise an effective tool in preventing type 2 diabetes. While your weekend warrior ways can have a significant benefit--any exercise is better than none--adding...

Soothing sore breasts: some small breast lumps may not be cancer but rather a benign but achy condition called fibrocystic breast disorder. Here's what you can do to ease the discomofort.(Healthy Woman)
August 1, 2005... If your breasts feel lumpy and you feel discomfort, pain or tenderness increasingly before menstruation, you may suffer from fibrocystic breast disorder--also known as lumpy breasts. This benign condition is an exaggeration of normal breast...

Mango.(fresh picked)
August 1, 2005... In India, mangoes are considered both a symbol of love and the ultimate gift of friendship. How appropriate, since they're known for their singular sweetness, comforting qualities and protective nutrients. With hundreds of kinds to choose...

Okra.(VINE RIPE)
August 1, 2005... Okra is one of those love-it-or-hate-it vegetables, and many people don't know what to do with it. Also called "lady's fingers," okra is a tropical plant that originated in Ethiopia and made its way to Louisiana in the 1700s. Looking at this...

Grains & cereals.(Eat Smart)
August 1, 2005... UNLESS YOU'VE BEEN LIVING IN A BOX--MAYBE A BOX OF FRUITY PEBBLES--YOU'VE HEARD THE COMMERCIALS TOUTING WHOLE GRAINS AS THE NEWEST NUTRITIONAL BUZZWORD. AND HONESTLY, IT'S ABOUT TIME. LIKE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, WHOLE GRAIN FOODS HAVE...

Saying good-bye to yellow #5: a stranger in the grocery finally changed Tod Goldberg's diet.(Slice Of Life)(earlobe crease and heart disease)
August 1, 2005... There have been several instances in my life when I've paused to take note of my diet, declared that I was going to change my habits dramatically and swore I'd no longer consider Yellow #5 a staple food item. Each time, I made a game effort:...

Market bounty: it's peak season at your local farmers' market.
August 1, 2005... August is the most irresistible month at farmstands and green markets, where a bounty of ripe fruits and vegetables await you. It's the perfect time to experiment with fresh flavors and new recipes, like the five delicious ones on the next...

House of bliss: say ahhh with these four home spa treatments.
August 1, 2005... Salt and sugar scrubs, herbal-infused mud masks, aromatherapy foot soaks--the luxurious tools of the relaxation trade are now available in many natural products stores. And although these do-it-yourself spa products might not come with someone...

Shop in a natural foods store: use these four tips to make the most of your shopping trip.(HOW TO)
August 1, 2005... Health food stores are like supermarkets wearing Birkenstocks: Even the most upscale ones still exude a down-to-earth feel and a shared sense of values--natural, healthy and organic are a given. But if you're relatively new to these stores, the...