Better Nutrition articles from February 2003

Better Nutrition archives from February 2003

Collagen protein: the natural solution for "reducing body fat, beautiful skin and joint support": used by over 3,800 Medical Professionals for the past 24 years; the original, patented "night-time" collagen formula is now available to the public! (Special Weight Loss and Beauty Consumer Ad Report).
February 1, 2003... A NEW, ALL-NATURAL AND medically used supplement shows promise in helping many individuals to reduce body fat, tone their bodies, enhance their skin and appearance, increase daytime energy levels, improve joint function and sleep better--but...

First. (notes).(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2003... An overseas government suppresses a national television news report about scandals in one of its nation's hallmark industries--one that makes a healthy product Americans are buying in droves. Meanwhile, an American journalist traveling in...

Sharing.(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2003... I loved your article about raw foods ("Au Naturel," November 2002). I'm also on the path of eating raw foods, and what a difference I feel. Is there any way I can get the recipes for the Apple Fennel Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing and Cucumber...

Zone defense. (choices).
February 1, 2003... Win the battle of good vs. bad bacteria with Garden of Life's Primal Defense. This whole-food probiotic blend contains 14 strains of non-dairy, plant-based organisms, as well as naturally occurring live enzymes, vitamins and minerals--all to...

Olive antioxidant. (choices).
February 1, 2003... Reap the benefits of a Mediterranean diet--without the fat and calories--with CreAgri's Olivenol. Available in tablets, vegetarian capsules or liquid form, the supplement contains hydroxytyrosol, a potent antioxidant found in the pulp of...

Decadent dunking. (choices).
February 1, 2003... Add some healthy zest to your morning cup of coffee or midday snack with Zazi Organics' biscotti. Available in four delectable flavors--Chai Tea, Anise Almond, Dark Chocolate Orange and Chocolate Chunk Hazelnut--each low-fat biscotti satiates...

Luscious locks. (choices).
February 1, 2003... Wish you could do more for your mane? Nutra-Lift's UltraNutrient shampoo and conditioner delicately cleanse your hair and scalp and infuse each follicle with thickness, moisture and strength. Ultra-Nutrient's health-enhancing...

Soothing soak. (choices).
February 1, 2003... Melt away stress and tension in a tub full of Pure & Basic Bath Salts. Tantalizing scents, including Caribbean Heat, Passionate Pear and Radiant Raspberry, contain pure salts from the Dead Sea and Mineral Hot Springs to reduce muscle soreness...

Flu fighter. (choices).
February 1, 2003... Shield your body from the debilitating effects of the flu with Boiron Oscillococcinum Flu Relief tablets. Unlike conventional cold medicines, this homeopathic formula produces no side effects such as drowsiness. Begin the three-dose treatment...

Tea treatment. (choices).
February 1, 2003... Breathe easy with Yogi Tea's Healing Formulas, respiratory-supporting and immune-strengthening blends of organic herbs and spices. Thirty different varieties, including Throat Comfort, Winter Relief and Green Tea Triple Echinacea, warm away...

Heart smart. (choices).
February 1, 2003... Strengthen your cardiovascular system and curb high cholesterol with American Health's CardioSmart supplement. Each softgel is packed with vitamin E, folic acid and fish oil--ingredients clinically proven to play strong roles in heart health....

Air apparent. (updates).(breast cancer rates growing)
February 1, 2003... The US National Cancer Institute (NCI) has released shocking new figures making it clear that despite the war on breast cancer, the enemy has actually been gaining ground over the past 15 years. Today, numerous environmental health advocates...

Pungent prostate protection. (updates).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Men in China have the lowest rate of prostate cancer in the world--and a new study conducted in Shanghai, China, says their garlic-rich diet may be the reason. Ann Hsing, PhD, and her colleagues at the US National Cancer Institute in...

Thinking outside the box. (updates).(new trend of being buried au naturel in fields, forests or seas)
February 1, 2003... A growing number of environmentally conscious people abhor the idea of having their mortal remains embalmed, sealed in a metal or plastic casket and buried in a cement vault. In response, some firms are, literally, breaking new ground. ...

Protein ping-pong. (updates).(amount of protein need in ideal diet unknown)
February 1, 2003... Over the decades, experts have bounced back and forth on the amount of protein needed in the ideal diet, with no consistent advice for confused consumers. But finally, amid the controversy, nutritionists at the October 21, 2002 meeting of...

Benefits of greens. (updates).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Imagine being able to alter your diet today to lower your risk of blindness later in life. More than 14 million people across Canada and the United States show signs of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of...

It's a control thing. (updates).(major drug companies control design of test of new medicines)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Do major drug companies that pay for the testing of new medicines control the design of the studies--and, more importantly, do they tell participating researchers how to handle the findings? Yes to both questions, a recent survey of 108 medical...

Java jolt for diabetes. (updates).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The cup of coffee that helps millions of people get started in the morning--plus several more cups throughout the day--may help reduce the risk of diabetes, Dutch researchers say. Results of a surprising new study indicate that coffee drinkers...

Blind to MSG risks. (updates).(monosodium glutamate may cause blindness)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Researchers at Hirosaki University in Japan suggest that the common food flavor enhancer E621--also known as monosodium glutamate (MSG)--could make you blind. Often used by food processors and restaurants, MSG has become controversial in...

Improve your serve. (newsbites).(estimating food portion size for weight control)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... One jumbo-sized trend is affecting our health. Over the past several decades, fast food marketers have redefined regular-sized servings as extra-large portions. To improve perceived value, everything is super-sized, sells at two for the price...

Oil for the best. (newsbites).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... There's one trouble with omega-3-rich oils--you know, those oils extracted from flaxseeds, canola, olives and fish without any unnatural modification. These life-giving liquids, which provide absolutely essential polyunsaturated fats, turn into...

Your European `auntie'. (newsbites).(sea buckthorn berries a natural source of antioxidants)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... In recent years, we have discovered the benefits of antioxidants in our diet, so the pharmaceutical industry has raced to synthesize more powerful varieties. But in chasing new discoveries, we've forgotten a time-honored natural source of...

Salt success. (newsbites).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... We've been told over and over to avoid anything salty--corned beef, margaritas, Andy Rooney. But one recent study indicates that people on low-salt diets--who restrict their intake to less than 2,000 milligrams a day (roughly the equivalent of...

Think globally, eat locally. (newsbites).(using ethnic food to add fiber to diet)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... As you flit hectically through life, you probably take little time to figure in certain minor details. The coming Ice Age. That pesky greenhouse effect. And whether or not you're getting enough fiber. North Americans consume just half the daily...

Readin', `riting and ritalin? (newsbites).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... "Problem children" experience a dramatic increase in reading skills and concentration when furnished with daily health supplements--rather than Ritalin--for as little as three months. This UK finding bolsters a theory that fatty-acid...

Sweet Jorja Fox: vegetarian girl-next-door catapults to stardom.
February 1, 2003... As a star on the top-rated CBS police drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Jorja (pronounced Georgia) Fox has to watch what she eats. Not for health reasons--although nutrition certainly is important to the devoted vegetarian--but because of...

Virtuosity: extra virgin olive oil is divine.(Antonio Marulli's olive grove in Francolise, Italy)
February 1, 2003... The volcanic soil turns our shoes sienna red as we walk up the hillside of Antonio Marulli's olive grove in Francolise, Italy. The trees, heavy with fruit, grid the property and are the only monuments he has to his past. Although bombs...

I'm a crook: buyer beware, olive oil industry fraught with fraud.
February 1, 2003... My grandmother, who was born in the mountains above Olympia, Greece, used to say that people from the Mediterranean had olive oil in their veins. In theory, she wasn't wrong; the Mediterranean diet derives as much as one-third of its calories...

Brewers's Yeast. (Lewis Labs).
February 1, 2003... If brewer's yeast is not now a part of your daily nutritional habit, it ought to be. The microscopic plant, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae--commonly referred to as Brewer's Yeast--is nutritionally superior to all other types of yeast. It is one...

Saving face: winter skin care the inside out.
February 1, 2003... At first glance it wouldn't seem as if Shelly Black, Don Frasca and Ted Wirsching have much in common. Black is a 52-year-old Denver interior designer, Frasca is a retired Illinois property manager and Wirsching, a Seattle native, is still in...

Expert advice: pay more, get more. (savvyshopper).(Steve Lankford says that supplements at his Family Nutrition Centers' are priced higher because of higher quality)
February 1, 2003... Steve Lankford hears the question at least once a week: "Why are your supplements more expensive than those I can buy at Wal-Mart?" And every time he hears the question, he wants to scream. But being the good businessman that he is,...

Higher resolutions. (beautycare).
February 1, 2003... By now, those New Year's resolutions you so stalwartly made may be fading like bad rouge. But take heart--there's still time to make beneficial changes. You just have to refocus from the negative "I won't" kind of message to the positive...

Romantic repast: enjoy these sensual Valentine's Day dishes. (food).
February 1, 2003... Preparing and eating good food in welcome company is invariably a sensual experience. But some fares seem sexier than others. Is there anything erotic about downing your morning toast, snacking on crackers or biting into a corned beef...

Nothing to sneeze at: can garlic prevent the common cold? (wellness).
February 1, 2003... A powerful cough. Nose blowing that rivals an air horn blast. Sneezes so severe that even good china in the next room isn't safe. What's happening here--and how can you prevent it from happening again? An organism called a rhinovirus--so...

All in the family. (snapshots).(family haven of organic farming)
February 1, 2003... In the half-light of the Florida dawn, Lisa, Lib and Buck Lewis pick persimmons as yellow as the impending sun. Most of the fruit will be sold to various markets in nearby Orlando, but some will be held back to ripen for the family's own...