Better Nutrition articles from January 2001

Better Nutrition archives from January 2001

And the winner is ... not margarine.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... At about the time most of this country was in the "pick a winner" election frame of mind, I received a newsletter from the National Association of Margarine Manufacturers, entitled "Margarine Matters." The lead story's subtitle read, "When...

we've got mail.(letters)
January 1, 2001... TEA AND MILK? Twice in your article on tea in the November issue it is recommended that tea be served with milk or cream. Jean Carper in her 1991 book, The Food Pharmacy, says that milk binds with the tannins and renders them ineffective....

on the shelf.(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
January 1, 2001... SKIN SAVVY Shi Kai comes to the rescue of dry skin with its Borage Therapy line. Borage Therapy skin lotion and hand cream contain natural products that are said to improve chronically dry skin even in sensitive areas on adults and...

EXERCISE cut risk of second heart attack.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Regular exercise can significantly reduce the likelihood of a second heart attack occurring in vulnerable people, new research shows. Dr. Lyn Steffen-Batey and colleagues from the University of Minnesota report their results in the October...

Keep that dentist appointment.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Now there's more reason than ever to see your dentist for regular check-ups. According to a study by Dr. Tiejian Wu and colleagues at the State University of New York at Buffalo, periodontal disease is a risk factor for coronary heart disease...

One less reason to worry.(relation between fatty diet and breast cancer in women)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Some good news for women: a report in the November Journal of Clinical Oncology shows that a fatty diet is not linked to breast cancer risk. Scientists had theorized that fat intake raised estrogen levels, thus boosting the risk for breast...

Female athletes, paddlers at risk for eating disorders.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Study findings presented at the 47th annual meeting of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists suggest that female athletes are more concerned about losing weight and report "more past or present eating disorders" than do...

LOSS OF LOVED ONE AFFECTS CANCER RISK AND SURVIVAL.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Dr. Itzhak Levav, of the Mental Health Services Department of the Ministry of Health in Jerusalem, Israel reported in the American Journal of Public Health (Oct, 2000) that tragic events like the death of someone close could increase the risk...

adult diets not for kids.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Adults may be choosing diets that are overly strict or inappropriate for very young children, who often need the high-fat, nutritious foods that are a no-no for grown-ups, according to Drs. Fima Lifshitz, from Miami Children's Hospital, and...

raisins to the rescue.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Who knew? New research presented at the American College of Nutrition's "Symposium on Advances in Clinical Nutrition," has found that eating just two servings a day of raisins may help lower the risk of colon cancer. Los Altos, Calif.-based...

Women use "alternative" therapies for menopause symptoms.(health)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... A recent federally sponsored survey of menopausal women finds that many are using holistic medicine therapies to lessen symptoms such as hot flashes and trouble sleeping, said researchers at the recent "Community Prevention Research in Women's...

protein diets CUT CALORIE INTAKE.(health)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... New research presented at a meeting of the North American Association for the Study of Obesity (NAASO) looked at 12 people who followed a low-carbohydrate, high-fat/high-protein diet for 1 year; these patients achieved an aver age weight loss...

soup's on.(health)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Come in from the cold and warm up with healthful homemade soups January is here and "Old Man Winter" is guaranteed to make a few visits over the next few months in the form of cold, arctic air and blustery snowfalls. While there's nothing...

a glass a day.(health)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... How cranberry juice can help prevent UTIs and promote a healthy urinary tract Ask any woman about urinary tract infections (UTIs) and chances are she'll tell you that she's experienced at least one in her life. In fact, these painful...

wisdom of the ancients.(health)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Today's researchers prove the age-old theory that garlic is a powerful detoxifier In ancient Assyria, certain plant medicines were held in especially high regard, including garlic (Allium sativum). Garlic, which was called sumu in...

A Holistic Approach to Colds & Flu.
January 1, 2001... Follow these preventive measures for A healthy new year If the cold and flu season went as quickly as the holidays, we would all be in the clear by now. Instead, the next few months are likely to challenge the health of many. Not only are...

Foods in a flash.
January 1, 2001... Fast, healthy meals from your freezer Do the words "frozen foods" conjure up images of tinfoil trays with brownish-gray meatloaf and mushy potatoes? If so, let your freezer door open wide to the whole new world of natural frozen foods....

Jack frost beware!(skin protection)
January 1, 2001... Protect your skin and prevent winter dryness with this easy skin care regimen icy sidewalks, high-energy bills and failing car batteries are all to be expected during the winter season. But, here's another cold fact: Your skin can suffer...

Menopause.(treatment of symptoms)
January 1, 2001... taking another look at women's options The debate over hormone replacement therapy in aging women has become as heated as a menopausal hot flash. It's no wonder there's growing interest in the topic: An estimated 20 million women in...

Fatigue fighters.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Get energized with a natural boost from vitamins and minerals Can't get through the morning without a cup of coffee? Find yourself nodding off at your desk by mid-afternoon, then failing asleep during your favorite TV show in the evening?...

Ask the experts.(Questions and Answers)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... a cold drink... question I heard that drinking ice water can upset your stomach. Is this true? answer Drinking ice water generally does not cause an upset stomach. In a study with cats that had stomach ulcers, irrigation of...