Better Nutrition articles from August 2007

Better Nutrition archives from August 2007

This way to better health.(products for better health)(Editorial)
August 1, 2007... When I turned 16 and got my first set of wheels--a banana peel yellow 1979 Toyota Corolla--one of my first outings was to a local health food store in my hometown of Broken Arrow, OK. I purchased a bottle of vitamin B6 to banish PMS water...

7 natural product trends.(trends in heath food stores)
August 1, 2007... YOUR LOCAL HEALTH FOOD STORE IS CHANGING. A RECENT SURVEY REVEALS THAT IN 2006 SALES OF NATURAL PRODUCTS IN THE UNITED STATES GREW 9.7 PERCENT, TOTALING MORE THAN $56 BILLION. THIS GROWTH REFLECTS SOCIETY'S CHANGING VIEWS ON WHAT WE PUT INTO...

Supplement shelf.(dietary supplements for food)(Clinical report)
August 1, 2007... During the next five years, greater use of just six dietary supplements could prevent more than a million hospitalizations and save America more than $24 billion in health care costs. Those are the findings of a recent study by the Dietary...

Vitamin basics: to maintain optimal health, it's often worthwhile to venture beyond what you get in a multivitamin. These are our top 10 picks for individual vitamin supplements.(supplement shelf)
August 1, 2007... BIOTIN: Regulates Blood Sugar Your body needs this little-known but vital B vitamin to make and regulate insulin, which in turn manages blood sugar levels. Biotin also activates some of the genes involved in metabolizing blood sugar,...

Minerals 101: vitamins usually grab the headlines, but dietary minerals are just as important. Here are the ones that made our list of essentials.(supplement shelf)
August 1, 2007... CALCIUM: Builds Strong Bones, Eases PMS Calcium is best known as the predominant mineral in bone. Supplements can improve bone density and reduce the risk of fractures. Based on studies of seniors, it's never too late to start taking...

Specialty nutrients: the following section is organized alphabetically and includes single supplements, specific groups of nutrients and nutritional support for athletes.(supplement shelf)
August 1, 2007... ALPHA-LIPOIC ACID: Helps Control weight Blood sugar and weight control are major problems today, ones that alpha-lipoic acid can help to remedy. The supplement improves the function of insulin, improving levels of blood sugar and regulating...

8 supplement myths: true or false? An awful lot of misinformation, fallacies and half-truths are making the rounds about how to best use vitamins and herbs. To help you sort fact from fiction, we're reviewing eight common supplement myths that pop up time and again.(supplement shelf)
August 1, 2007... (false) Myth #1: Dietary supplements are a waste of money. This supplement myth is the granddaddy of them all. "While there are any number of hucksters peddling baloney, there are a great number of supplements that have been validated by...

Beauty & personal care.(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... The skin is our largest organ, weighing about 9 lb., and deserves to be treated well. Navigating the maze of skin care ingredients is an important step in our quest to look and feel good. Labels on personal care and beauty products are not...

Are you a natural beauty? Don't be fooled by products that claim to keep you clean and fresh faced but contain harmful chemicals. Follow these hints when shopping for everything from shampoo to makeup.(beauty & personal care)
August 1, 2007... You may know to steer clear of sodium laurel (or laureth) sulfate (SLS), but did you realize parabens could lurk in "paraben-free" hair and other personal care and beauty products? Laura Setzfand, director of marketing for Jason Natural...

Foods for life.(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Food is simple but deciding what to buy and eat has become beyond complicated. For starters, today's shoppers are greeted with an overwhelming array of choices. We are also continuously besieged with a steady onslaught of email, books, magazine...

6 superfoods that prevent disease: simplify your life--and boost your health--with these basic foods that really work.(foods for life)
August 1, 2007... You can nibble on goji berries, whip up noni juice smoothies and stock your shelves with antioxidants. But if you're looking for what really works for optimal health and disease prevention, the best approach is to focus on foods that are rich...

Shopping the center aisles: fresh food is always the best option but convenience demands some additional choices. Here's a look at what foods are new at health food stores and how to pick wholesome products for you and your family.(foods for life)
August 1, 2007... Packaged Foods: Better than Ever On the shelf and in the freezer, the quality of packaged foods is improving in the ways: * Added nutrients: Omega-3 fats, probiotics, antioxidants and fiber are some of the top types of nutrients being...

The savvy shopper's cheat sheet: know before you buy! Here are a few tips to help you make good choices when shopping for dietary supplements.
August 1, 2007... 1 Go for established brands Quality matters, and the odds are more in your favor when buying from a company that's been around a long time. 2 Learn Latin. When shopping for herbs, it helps to know the Latin name or names; most botanical...