Better Nutrition articles from January 2002

Better Nutrition archives from January 2002

New you, New Year. (editor's desk).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... New Year's means change. It also means tradition, or that which doesn't change. When I was little, the night of December 31st was not New Year's Eve until I sat down with my parents to watch Guy Lombardo and His Montreal Canadians. It...

A child's tummy ache. (we've got mail).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... "I enjoy reading Better Nutrition so much that even when I am out of town I look on your web site for my closest health food store--just to snag a fresh copy of your magazine. Throughout the past few months, I've noticed you've included a lot...

Thank you. (we've got mail).
January 1, 2002... "Just a thank you note to let you know that I appreciate the nice gift package you sent me for participating in the reader panel. It was very thoughtful. Thanks again!" ODETTE C. SMITH Westminster, CO Editor's Reply Odette was...

Editors' pix.(food products)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... 1. FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE It pays to be proactive when it comes to your health. That's why Dr. Matthias Rath offers Vitacor Plus, a supplement that's said to keep arteries healthy and prevent the buildup of excess cholesterol. Vitacor Plus...

Don't forget your breakfast! (health matters).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Remember having a huge pancake breakfast the morning before taking the SATs? The common belief is that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and that carbs can help boost one's memory. Recent research now shows that this is true, at...

Avoid stress--grab a sweet potato! (health matters).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... During times of stress, people often reach for traditional "comfort" foods such as pizza, ice cream and chocolate. Unfortunately, these high-fat foods are usually the worst possible choices because they can lead to lethargy and plain old...

Soy: it's not just for women anymore. (health matters).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... You've heard it a million times before--women should incorporate soy into their diets for a variety of health reasons. But now there's convincing research that shows men should dig into the tofu and soy burgers, as well. At the Fourth...

Time for tea. (health matters).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... It seems that we just keep hearing more good news about tea. Add this to the list: Drinking black tea may lower the risk of heart disease because it prevents blood from dumping and forming clots. A study was conducted in Australia by Dr....

On your mark, get set ...: adventurist Cathy Sassin talks about women's potential and why nobody should wear bike shorts. (women's health).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Imagine for a moment: you're in a remote part of the world, maybe the South American rainforest or the Australian Outback. You have traveled there with a team of other people, but your objective is not to sightsee. Instead, you're about to...

New Year, new you. (January 2002)(Cover Story).(relax with a herbal bath)
January 1, 2002... START OFF RIGHT WITH ADVICE FROM Monday 1 Tuesday 2 Wednesday 3 Thursday 4 Friday 5 EXPERTS Dive in Herbalist Amanda McQuade Crawford, author of the Herbal Menopause Book (Crossing Press) and Herbal...

Best in show.(favorite health food store finds)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The ballots are cast and your votes are in. Back in May we asked you, our readers, to be a part of our Reader Advisory Panel. Your response has been overwhelming and we were delighted to receive your input and suggestions. To that end, we sent...

Power of the plate: the 10 top antioxidant foods.(Recipe)
January 1, 2002... So, here you are, about to begin a new year, and once again you've resolved to take charge of your health--to stock up on supplements, drink lots of water, exercise more and start eating better. But just what does eating "better" mean? It can...

Herbal 911: be prepared for any emergency with an all-natural medicine chest.
January 1, 2002... UNLESS YOU HAPPENED TO BE A SCOUT IN YOUR YOUTH AND TOOK THE MOTTO "Be Prepared" to heart, chances are you don't give a first-aid kit much thought until you need one. But why not take a proactive approach and start the new year off right?...

In the beginning: a look back at 3,000 years of good nutrition. (food matters).(Brief Article)(Recipe)
January 1, 2002... In this age of new diets and modern research, the best eating plan may be one of the oldest. In Biblical times--from about 900 B.C. to 100 A.D., in the area of modern-day Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Egypt--people subsisted mainly on...