Better Nutrition articles from January 2004

Better Nutrition archives from January 2004

"Finally, a way to enjoy delicious foods--on any weight loss program ...": science reveals a new carbohydrate--neutralizing nutrient that shows promise in making weight loss easier and more achievable!(Special Low-Carb Ad Supplement)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... IF YOU'RE ONE OF THE MILLIONS of Americans who are currently dieting or are unsuccessfully battling your weight, a unique and newly available supplement shows promise in helping to make your weight loss goals much more successful and easier to...

Collagen protein: the natural solution for reducing body fat, beautiful skin and joint support ... Used by over 3,800 Medical Professionals for the past 28 years; the original, patented "Night-Time" collagen formula is now available to the public!(Special Weight Loss and Beauty Consumer Ad Report)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... 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...

It had to happen.(notes from our editor; future changes to Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act possible)
January 1, 2004... Ten years after flat passage of landmark dietary supplement legislation, a revisionist movement is afoot in Congress. As David Seckman, CEO of the National Nutritional Foods Association, writes (DC/Updates, p. 56), "[F]ederal legislation and...

A common mistake that prevents most people from losing weight ... and how to avoid it! Why this simple "first step" should be part of any weight management, anti-aging and health improvement program ...(Weight Management & Cleansing Ad Report; cleansing of toxins from body)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... Only one simple and often overlooked step can drastically change how successful you are in losing weight and shaping your body; as well as eliminating those nagging health problems like bloating, constipation and low energy levels. If you...

Sharing.(Letters from our readers)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2004... Thank you for the information in your November issue. It is extensive, user-friendly and useful. I was wondering if the sweet potato recipe that Darra Goldstein mentions in "Pilgrims' Progress" (p. 54) will be available? Jan Brendes * Via...

Bread is back.(choices: new products on retailer's shelves; low carb multigrain bread from Sea Biscuits Bakery )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Cutting back on carbs? Now you can enjoy bread without any guilt. Sea Biscuits Bakery offers lower carb multigrain bread with just 3 grams of impact carbohydrates (carbs that come from sugar or starch). 904.461.9302 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

No tomato here.(choices: new products on retailer's shelves; Carlson's lycopene supplement)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... By now, everyone's heard about lycopene--the antioxidant that makes tomatoes red--and its link to prostate health. Now you can get lycopene without file tomato--from Carlson's lycopene supplement. 888.234.5656 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Yeast slayer.(choices: new products on retailer's shelves; Forest Herbs Research Ltd.'s Kolorex Cream)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Forest Herbs' Kolorex Cream draws on the power of Horopito--a unique New Zealand plant with anti-fungal properties--to combat yeast-related skin problems such as athlete's foot. Aloe vera and apricot kernel oil also condition and hydrate dry,...

Here's the skinny.(choices: new products on retailer's shelves; Skinny Mini from Natural Organics Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Skinny Mini from Nature's Plus is designed to help you shed those stubborn extra pounds. The supplement's ephedra-free formula unites herbal extracts and patented metabolic factors to help naturally increase energy and boost metabolism....

Muscular munchies.(choices: new products on retailer's shelves; from the Protein Bakery)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Feed your sweet tooth with goodies from the Protein Bakery. These "cookies with muscles" and "brownies with brawn" come in varieties including peanut butter and chocolate-chocolate chip, and they have five times more protein than typical...

Simplified supplements.(choices: new products on retailer's shelves; from Natrol Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Neurological health depends on a variety of vitamins and minerals, but sifting through multiple bottles of supplements can be confusing. NeuroHelp Essential a.m. and p.m. packets from Natrol offer a simple and convenient way to support nerve...

Strawberry on top.(choices: new products on retailer's shelves; American Health's Chewable Acidophilus)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... The natural strawberry flavor of American Health's Chewable Acidophilus is a bonus to the supplement's benefits for your intestinal system. Acidophilus can help aid digestion, prevent constipation and improve your complexion. 800.445.7137 ...

Time for enzymes.(choices: new products on retailer's shelves; Prozyme natural food supplement for pets)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... If your pet is suffering from allergies or skin problems, poor nutrition may be to blame. Prozyme, a natural enzyme food supplement, can help unlock the nutritious potential of your pet's food by, making vital nutrients easier to absorb....

Organic farming reduces greenhouse gases.(goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... A 23-year study of organic farming's effects--history's longest--has now further documented that organic soils actually scrub the atmosphere of global warming gases by capturing atmospheric carbon dioxide and converting it into soil material....

Vitamin E said to reduce allergic reactions.(goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... When allergies hit you, the normal response is to reach for an antihistamine. But upping your vitamin E intake over the long term may actually help reduce allergic reactions. One 2002 study reported in The Lancet showed that increased...

More reasons to drink tea.(goodnews: essential natural health news; confirmed to reduce blood cholesterol; might protect against cancer and heart disease )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... In a study reported in the October 2003 issue of the Journal of Nutrition, black tea was once again confirmed to reduce blood cholesterol. Another study, published in the same issue, suggested that 30 ounces of tea per day might protect against...

65.(goodnews: essential natural health news; magazine's anniversary)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Number of consecutive years that BN has been published. Happy anniversary!

Toxic herb sold via Internet.(goodnews: essential natural health news; aristolochic acid)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Many Web sites are marketing products known, or suspected, to contain aristolochic acid--a potent chemical that has been banned for years in Canada and the UK and can cause cancer and kidney failure. A recent study published in the October...

Led Zeppelin validated.(Myth Vs. Truth; studying to favorite music proves helpful)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... MYTH: Listening to music while you work or study will keep you dumb. TRUTH: Playing our favorite music at work makes our motor--and time itself--run faster. We've known that since we first played Stairway to Heaven while puzzling over our...

Coffee-roasting method saves antioxidants.(goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... A patent is being issued on a new coffee-roasting process that substantially increases the antioxidant content in brewed coffee. Recent experiments in both animals and humans have shown that increasing polyphenol antioxidant intake can...

Vitamin D days.(goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... You've probably seen some recent stories about vitamin D deficiencies, so here's the low-down on this important nutrient. Sunlight is the main source of vitamin D for humans, and 5-15 minutes in the summer sunlight two or three times a week...

Weighty issue.(Myth Vs. Truth; prevention of weight gain possible with small decrease in calorie intake)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... MYTH: Americans will remain hopelessly fat until someone invents a magic pill or other miraculous cure. TRUTH: An analysis published in the August 1, 2003 issue of the journal Science illustrated that a deficit of 200-260 calories per day...

Effectiveness of a supplement.(Myth Vs. Truth; grape seed extract aids wound healing in two ways)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... MYTH: A supplement or food is either an antioxidant--or it's not, right? TRUTH: Grape seed extract can act as a beneficial antioxidant when taken into the body orally. And yet it becomes a beneficial oxidant when applied topically on an...

Fat cats need slimming.(goodnews: essential health news; pet obesity on rise)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Pets aren't immune to human habits. A recent study by the National Academy of Sciences concludes that our dogs and cats are too fat. The 500 page report describes a new surge in pet obesity that mirrors what has happened to human waistlines and...

Diet linked to lower childhood asthma.(goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Young adults, whose diets include whole milk and fruits such as apples and pears, are significantly less likely to have or develop asthma, says a study presented in the September 2003 edition of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. ...

Legumes reduce ovarian cancer risk.(goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Higher consumption of legumes--beans; lentils and peas--is linked with a 33 percent lower risk of ovarian cancer. This benefit may come from the high fiber content and natural phytoestrogens found in legumes which are also known as pulses. ...

4 million.(goodnews: essential natural health news; number of American adults at least 100 pounds overweight)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... The number of American adults who are at least 100 pounds overweight--a group whose numbers are growing twice as fast as that of people less severely obese. SOURCE: Archives of Internal Medicine, Oct. 13, 2003

Garlic may thwart prostate cancer.(goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... A daily serving from the allium group of vegetables--garlic, scallions, shallots, onions, leeks and chives--may help protect against the development of prostate cancer. Garlic and scallions appear to have the most protective effect. Allium...

Take it to heart.(Myth Vs. Truth: cardiovascular disease leading cause of death in women)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... MYTH: Cancer is the leading cause of death among women. TRUTH: In 2000, cardiovascular disease claimed the lives of more than 500,000 women. Cancer--in all its forms--just over 254,000. Indeed, a recent survey indicated that just 8 percent...

About cheese.(Men Warned; too much cheese raises risk of testicular cancer)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Men who eat too much cheese could be at a higher risk of contracting testicular cancer, Canadian researchers conclude in a new study. University of Ottawa scientists systematically examined 17 food groups, 15 nutrients and 4 individual...

Sweet talk: the truth about sugar.(campaign to have food industry disclose added sugars on products' nutrition labels)
January 1, 2004... More and more, added sugars are finding their way into America's diet, and consuming these added calories may have serious consequences. Side effects associated with sugar consumption range from cavities to diabetes, although arguments exist in...

The battle for your bones.(Educational Advertisement; osteoporosis and potency calcium supplement AdvaCAL )(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... As more and more Americans are affected by osteoporosis, the disease has received increased attention in the media. The mainstream approach to osteoporosis has focused mostly on the use of synthetic hormone replacement therapy (HRT)....

A new MGN3[R]! MGN Ultra 3[TM] supports the body's defenses in two critical ways.(Educational Advertisement; dietary supplement)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... "MGN3 is a Godsend!" The Wiegman Family, NY "MGN3 really made a difference. I have more energy,! It is the most effective natural supplement I have come across." Michael Bailey, Powell, OH "I'm feeling stronger everyday. I know it was...

Diets compared: choose the best weight-loss plan for you.
January 1, 2004... Donna Gould is a diet guru's dream. She'll buy anything, try anything. In the last 35 years, the Matawan, New Jersey, woman has starved herself, taken appetite suppressants and vinegar pills, followed liquid diets and single-food diets, had her...

Get smart: use your mind or lose it.(wellness: supplements and functional foods; MyBrainTrainer.com improves concentration and mental-processing speed )
January 1, 2004... Doug McCracken doesn't seem like the kind of guy who needs to do anything extra to keep his brain sharp. Not only is he employed by a publishing company as a songwriter in Nashville, he's also a parttime emergency room physician. But a...

Taking tea: drink up!(organics: all things purely organic)
January 1, 2004... To some, tea is more than just a beverage, it's a vaccine. Even as far back as the sixth century, tea was considered a remedy tot headaches, kidney trouble, poor digestion and ulcers. In the past decade, tea sales in the United States have...

Diet right: delicious weight-loss recipes.(food: easy and healthful recipes)(Cover Story)
January 1, 2004... Nicoise Pita Pizza SERVES 4 A high-fiber, nutrient-dense food, broccoli is a good source of folate, riboflavin, vitamin C, vitamin [B.sub.6] and potassium. High in phytochemicals, broccoli is a good source of sulforaphane, a...

Do you have the guts.... to be healthy?(Paid Advertisement)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... If you'd like to answer "yes", but have lingering doubts about the benefits of consuming bacteria for optimal health, you're not alone. Many of us have been taught to fear bacteria. With persistent messages rumbling in our heads and a vast...

Happy new body! Try a cellular makeover for 2004.
January 1, 2004... Stress, processed foods and chemicals in our environment do more than cause short-term fatigue or skin breakouts--they can actually cause our cells to slowly rebel, giving rise to a multitude of weight issues, "skindromes" and other health...

Happy, healthy pets: safe, natural pet treats and toys.(petcare: holistic hints for your furry friends)
January 1, 2004... In previous columns, I've detailed some virtues of natural pet foods, but this month I want to focus on other healthful products--treats, toys and accessories-for your four-legged companions. Carrot sticks are a favorite treat for my German...

Forebodings: looming legislation may hurt supplement users.
January 1, 2004... For the past several years, critics of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) have steadily been building their case to amend or overturn this important and beneficial law. Now, the combination of federal legislation and the...

Test kitchen.
January 1, 2004... On 16 Friday mornings each year, 10-12 volunteers-mostly women in their 70s and 80s-gather in the kitchen of the United Methodist Church of Belton, Missouri. title first to arrive is Faye Wallace, a retired bookkeeper who wipes down the...