Better Nutrition articles from December 2002

Better Nutrition archives from December 2002

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December 1, 2002... I am a huge fan of your magazine, but I was very disappointed to see that the Oxford University study suggesting that vitamin supplements do not prevent specific diseases was not mentioned ("Raising the Supplements Question," Sept. 2002)....

Seasonal spirit. (choices).(protein beverages)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Add a healthy toast to your holiday get-togethers this year with Nature's Plus' new Spiru-Tein Egg Nog. Formulated from non-genetically modified soy protein and green-superfood spirulina, this high-energy mix is packed with 100 percent of the...

Menopause multiblends. (choices).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... As scientists learn more about the risks of hormone replacement therapy in treating menopausal symptoms, many women are looking for safer, natural alternatives. Super Nutrition's new Menopause Multiple Blend contains a unique combination of...

Minty slim. (choices).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Want to cut down on carbs without sacrificing flavor? Try Deliciously Slim's new line of all-natural, low-carb energy bars. Available in Chocolate Fudge Cake, Chocolate Raspberry, Chocolate Peanut Butter and Chocolate Mint varieties, each...

Hair care. (choices).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Fresh from Finland, Aurora provides super nutrition for your hair with its Viviscal line of hair care products. Combining deep-sea marine protein, vitamin C and other all-natural ingredients, Viviscal produces thicker, lustrous, more manageable...

Be a pal. (choices).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Looking for a healthy treat to brighten your canine companion's holidays? Check out Cloud Star's Buddy Biscuits. Made from 100 percent human-grade ingredients, Buddy Biscuits contain no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. Perfect for...

Sugar and spice. (choices).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Sweeten your holiday confections--or a soothing cup of herbal tea--the natural way with Renew Life's SweetLife. Developed from the Chinese fruit Lo Han Kuo, SweetLife contains no calories or carbohydrates per serving. Plus, it's 15 times...

Festival of lights. (choices).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Add the perfect blend of sights and smells to your seasonal festivities with Aroma Natural's Holiday Collection. Crafted with pure essential oils to enhance well-being, the line includes a spruce- and fir-scented Holiday candle, a lavender- and...

Soothing soaps. (choices).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Pamper that special someone--or yourself--this year with Nature's Gate's line of bath and body products. Featuring unique blends of certified organic, revitalizing herbs such as aloe vera, yucca and hyssop, the line includes a variety of French...

Look for the logo. (updates).(Humane Charity Seal of Approval)
December 1, 2002... If your favorite health charity sports a rabbit logo this season, you'll know your contribution won't go toward funding experiments on animals. The Washington, DC-based Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) unveiled its...

Secret sources. (updates).
December 1, 2002... People who want to lose weight may in fact sabotage their chance of success by eating foods they believe to be better for them, thanks to hidden wheat and dairy products in many foods. Worse, people who are allergic to wheat or dairy products...

Teatime health. (updates).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Drinking tea daily can lower your cholesterol level, reducing your risk of developing serious heart conditions. As research continues on the effects tea has on human health, more evidence is turning up that demonstrates the benefits of...

Stopping cancer cold. (updates).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... If you're like most people, you prefer foods such as potatoes, beans, rice and oatmeal served hot, or at least warm. But new research may convince you that cold isn't so bad after all. Scientists have discovered that the indigestible...

Heart health news. (updates).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Women who don't get enough vitamin E are more at risk for early development of atherosclerosis, according to a recent study. Atheroselerosis is the buildup of fatty plaques in arteries that inhibits blood flow, which in turn raises the risk...

[H.sub.2]O myth all wet. (updates).
December 1, 2002... Fashion magazines, diet gurus and grandmothers all recommend drinking at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. But according to a noted Dartmouth Medical School researcher, this age-old "wisdom" is the nutritional equivalent of an urban...

By any other name. (newsbites).(therapeutic benefits of garlic)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Known as "stinking rose," garlic has been used for centuries to treat conditions linked to blood pressure, cholesterol and infections. Today, the medical community accepts garlic's benefits, noting that the pungent herb contains amino acids,...

Healthy gums. (newsbites).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... You may take good care of your teeth, but what about your gums? Gum disease threatens the health of your teeth and causes bad breath. But taking 60 to 100 milligrams (mg) of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) daily helps prevent gum disease. Softgels or...

`GERD' strikes millions. (newsbites).(gastro-esophageal reflux disease)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... It's an old malady with a flashy new handle: gastro-esophageal reflux disease, or GERD. If you're one of the more than 100 million Americans who suffer from GERD, try identifying the foods that bring it on. Chocolate, citrus fruits, tomatoes...

Setting the record straight: fresh vs. frozen. (newsbites).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... myth: Fresh vegetables are more nutritious than frozen or canned. truth: Most "fresh" vegetables are trucked great distances and stored for long periods. Modern freezing processes, however, are performed so quickly that there's little time...

Pressing your luck. (newsbites).(food poisoning)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Suspicious of fast-food burgers after reading about outbreaks of E. coli? We're with you. The Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta says there is no such thing as "24-hour flu"--just undiagnosed food poisoning. Brown beef isn't necessarily...

Calorie conscious. (newsbites).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... How many calories must you burn to lose one pound? 3,500. A 20-minute walk burns 100 calories--equivalent to a tablespoon of butter. But calorie counting isn't enough. You'd assume a calorie is a calorie whether it comes from protein, fat or...

Setting the record straight: vitamins for energy? (newsbites).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... myth: Vitamins can provide you with extra energy. truth: A shelf full of supplements might impress the aerobics instructor you're dating, but vitamins don't contain calories--and only calories can supply energy.

Vitamin virtue. (newsbites).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... Last July, Oxford University researchers announced that, after five years of studying the antioxidant vitamins--C, E and beta-carotene--there was no reduction in heart attacks or strokes among people who regularly used them, nor was there a...

The most important nutrient for the body.
December 1, 2002... The most important nutrient for the human body is water. An average person can live for about forty to forty-five days without food but only three to five days without water. Approximately two-thirds of a person's body weight is water--our...

Traditional temptations: great-tasting holiday foods from around the world.
December 1, 2002... "Nutritious holiday foods" is as good an oxymoron as "home-cooked fast foods." And holiday meals are anything but--they're rich, delicious, sugar-, fat- and cholesterol-laden feasts that temporarily place nutrition on the back burner. ...

8th annual people's choice awards: congratulations to all 11 winners.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2002... The 11 products showcased here were chosen in a blind taste-test as the their categories at the 65th annual NNFA MarketPlace Natural Products Convention and Trade Show, held in Las Vegas in June 2002. Each received a People's Choice Award...

Low-calorie longevity: the anti-aging diet.
December 1, 2002... Want to live longer? How does 120 or more sound? That's realistic, say many anti-aging researchers. But at present, you'd have to switch to what longevity researchers call a "calorie-restricted" diet. It sounds like dieting, but it isn't....

Soak it up: bathing for fun and relaxation. (bodycare).
December 1, 2002... For thousands of years, people have turned to bathing rituals and mineral spas for their healing benefits. In our hurried world, showers have become the norm, but a long soak offers a body-mind experience that just can't be had with a...

Sweet talk: natural sugar alternatives. (food).
December 1, 2002... Between crowded mall navigation, gift buying and late nights making merry, holidays are trying enough. Add lots of sugar from holiday parties, and you have a recipe for instant stress. White sugar has been linked to mood swings, irritability,...

Sleep tight: enjoy a long winter's nap the natural way. (wellness).
December 1, 2002... If you have trouble falling asleep at night, you're not alone. According to the National Sleep Foundation's 2002 Sleep in America poll, some 58 percent of the population experiences symptoms of insomnia--the inability to get enough...

Have a heart. (snapshots).
December 1, 2002... Martha Wittman, store manager of Nutra Foods of Huber Heights, located just outside Dayton, Ohio, believes that life is about balance. At 35, she spends six days a week overseeing the store, which is owned by her aunt and uncle. But her...