Better Nutrition articles from January 2009

Better Nutrition archives from January 2009

Money in the bank.(TO YOUR HEALTH)(Editorial)
January 1, 2009... I ran out of my favorite enzyme supplement the other day and immediately felt stressed out about having to buy another bottle. A year ago, I wouldn't have thought twice about purchasing a $35 bottle of enzymes. But in today's tough economy, I'm...

Why doctors recommend supplements.(NEWS FLASH: THE LATEST RESEARCH)(Survey)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If your doctor doesn't thin k you should take dietary supplements, he or she is in the minority. According to a survey of nearly 1,200 health care professionals, 79 percent of physicians recommend dietary supplements...

Antioxidants protect eyes.(NEWS FLASH: THE LATEST RESEARCH)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Low levels of the antioxidants zeaxanthin and vitamins C and E quadruple risk for age-related macular degeneration, according to a study of 4,753 older adults, published in the Archives of Ophthalmology. The...

Omega-3 sources: flax or fish?(NEWS FLASH: THE LATEST RESEARCH)(fatty acids )(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Nutrition experts have debated whether the omega-3 fatty acids from plants, such as flaxseed oil, are utilized as effectively as those from fish oil. Plant oils contain omega-3s in the form of alpha-linotenic acid...

Yogurt fact.(NEWS FLASH: THE LATEST RESEARCH)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Two daily servings of yogurt can reduce risk for bladder cancer by up to 40 percent, according to a nine-year study of 82,000 people, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Mounting evidence supports St. John's wort.(NEWS FLASH: THE LATEST RESEARCH)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A review of 29 double-blind studies Involving nearly 5,500 patients suffering from depression has found that St, John's wort provides benefits similar to medications, but with fewer side effects. This review, by The...

Light up a healthy planet.(NEWS FLASH: THE LATEST RESEARCH)(Report)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Replacing all regular lightbulbs in this country with energy-efficient ones would have the same impact as taking 30 million cars off our roads, in terms of reducing carbon dioxide emissions, according to a report by the Worldwatch Institute....

MSG lurks.(NEWS FLASH: THE LATEST RESEARCH)(Monosodium glutamate)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Even "healthful" versions of mass-market soups and prepared meals may contain MSG, the controversial food additive that enhances taste, Adverse reactions to MSG include headaches, numbness, tingling, a burning sensation, chest pain, drowsiness,...

Ginkgo counteracts dementia and stroke.(NEWS FLASH: THE LATEST RESEARCH)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Ginkgo biloba has traditionally been used to improve circulation, especially to the brain, by dilating blood vessels. It also helps to reduce the stickiness of blood platelets and is well-known as an antioxidant. New research is validating more...

Balanceuticals Bye to Nico! Quit Smoking Patch.(new and natural for the new year)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Time to quit? Say good-bye to cigarettes with Balanceuticals BYE TO NICO! QUIT SMOKING PATCH. This five-day treatment plan is simple: just add five to six drops of Quit Smoking Oil (which combines ginger and clove...

Looking to drop a few pounds in the New Year?(new and natural for the new year)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Looking to drop a few pounds in the New Year? POMME THIN from EuroPharma can help you do it. This innovative, get-in-shape complex contains slimming compounds from 100 percent sour green cider apple extract. Just one capsule of this patented...

Wakunaga Kyolic Blood Pressure Health Formula 109.(new and natural for the new year)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... If you're one of the 73 million Americans suffering from high blood pressure, check out Wakunaga KYOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE HEALTH FORMULA 109. This unique formula combines the power of Kyolic aged garlic extract with nattokinase, a potent enzyme...

Longing for the fruits of summer?(new and natural for the new year)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Longing for the fruits of summer? This winter, drink your fruit. BERRIE CRUSH PLUS C FRUIT DRINK MIX POWDER from To Go Brands is all-natural, delicious, juicy fruit in a packet. It contains more than 100 percent of...

There's nothing better than a hot, soothing soak after a cold, stressful day.(READY SET SHOP: PERSONAL CARE)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... There's nothing better than a hot, soothing soak after a cold, stressful day. Add some THERAPEUTIC BATH SALTS from EO Products, and you've got a prescription for some terrific tub time. Made with pure essential oils, California sun-dried sea...

Kiss My Face Obsessively Natural Kids Self-Foaming Shampoo & Body Wash.(READY SET SHOP: PERSONAL CARE)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Start the New Year with chemical-free kids! Kiss My Face Obsessively Natural Kids SELF-FOAMING SHAMPOO & BODY WASH is the perfect go-to product your little ones will use every day. It's a gentle, chemical-free shampoo and body wash in one. Kids...

Laundry Door Lavender Herbal Dryer Scents.(READY SET SHOP: PERSONAL CARE)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Imagine falling asleep on clean, lavender-scented linens. Now it's easy with Laundry Door LAVENDER HERBAL DRYER SCENTS. The fragrant lavender--long used in aromatherapy to soothe nerves and induce restful sleep-comes...

Organix South Thera Neem Men's Shaving & Complexion Botanical Cleansing Bar.(READY SET SHOP: PERSONAL CARE)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Zen for Men! Shaving can be a soothing experience with Organix South THERA NEEM MEN'S SHAVING & COMPLEXION BOTANICAL CLEANSING BAR. This one-of-a-kind organic soap is a complexion treatment that doubles as a shaving...

You've heard it before: it's vital to eat your fruits and vegetables, they protect us from illness, you must eat five or more servings per day ... yadda, yadda, yadda.(READY SET SHOP: FOOD)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... You've heard it before: it's vital to eat your fruits and vegetables, they protect us from illness, you must eat five or more servings per day... yadda, yadda, yadda. We know it's all true, but who can eat that much pro duce? Well now,...

Cozy up to a fragrant cup of Mighty Leaf Tea in Chocolate Mint Truffle flavor.(READY SET SHOP: FOOD)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Cozy up to a fragrant cup of Mighty Leaf Tea in CHOCOLATE MINT TRUFFLE flavor. This antioxidant-rich blend of cacao nibs, mint, and rooibos leaves tastes like dessert in a cup, but it's actually a good-for-you indulgence you can enjoy as often...

Power up with Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods Hulled Hemp Seed and Hemp Protein Powder.(READY SET SHOP: FOOD)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Power up with Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods HULLED HEMP SEED and HEMP PROTEIN POWDER. One of the world's most nutritionally complete foods, hemp contains all 20 known essential amino acids. It's also high in fiber and...

Ready to treat yourself before starting that New Year's resolution?(READY SET SHOP: FOOD)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ready to treat yourself before starting that New Year's resolution? Do it the smart way with Immaculate Baking organic refrigerated COOKIE DOUGH. These chewy, all-natural, cookies are so good you'll want to bake up a...

Super Salba: learn why this gluten-free superfood could become your favorite kitchen staple.(SUPPLEMENTS: CHECK OUT)(Recipe)
January 1, 2009... "Salba" may sound like a sexy dance or an exotic genre of Latin music, but in fact, it's an ancient grain whose qualities are perfectly suited for modem-day health challenges. Prized by the Aztecs as a superfood (although the word, as we know...

Sweet but not safe: here's the sticky truth about the sweetener found in everything from soda to salad dressing.(SUPPLEMENTS: HEALTHY SOLUTIONS)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you've turned on your TV recently, you've probably noticed that high-fructose corn syrup appears to have a new press agent. I especially love the commercial where two mothers are talking and one questions the...

Tackling tinnitus: from diet to supplements, here's advice for treating this common ailment.(SUPPLEMENTS: ASK THE NATUROPATH)
January 1, 2009... Q: I have a very annoying buzzing in ears started a few weeks ago. Is this serious? What can I do about it? --Anna G., Los Angeles A: Fist, you should have your ears checked. You need to be sure don't have an ear infection or other...

The power of probiotics: learn why these friendly bugs are vital for immunity and more.(SUPPLEMENTS: SHOP SMART)
January 1, 2009... THE BASICS: Your digestive tract contains more than 500 different types of bacteria and an estimated 100 trillion individual bacteria, most of which are beneficial. In fact, you have 10 times more bacteria in your gastrointestinal tract than...

Ayurvedic beauty: uncover your most radiant complexion with his ancient balancing system.(PERSONAL CARE: NATURAL BEAUTY)
January 1, 2009... The Ayurvedic approach to beauty is based on India's 5,000-year-old system of natural healing, which takes into account not only your body's constitution, but your personality as well, in order to keep both in balance. "We consider the way...

A mother-daughter makeover story: living to eat, not eating to live: our Redo You! '09 Contest winners are a busy family of four whose transformation may inspire you and your family to make healthy changes in 2009.
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Meet the Olivera family--mother Susie, father Jorge, and daughters Kendall, 15, and Jordan, 9. This Phoenix-based family has made a name for themselves in the world of dog shows. In fact, they boast more national...

Redo YOU! at home.(benefits of natural products)
January 1, 2009... Kick off the New Year with your own version of a natural makeover. To help, we've put together the following chart of natural products, all from our Redo YOU! sponsors. We've included suggestions on how to use and benefit from them. Many of...

The ten best foods for weight loss: slim down this winter by feasting on the following foods--each works in a unique way to help you drop pounds.
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Every winter, a number of animals--bears, ground squirrels, prairie dogs, and even some humans--go into hibernation. They burrow into their dens, trees, holes, or bulky sweaters and move as little as possible;...

Winning the weight war: the latest research offers promise for those fighting the battle of the bulge. Don't miss our tips below for natural products that feature the hottest weight-loss remedies.(THE LEADING EDGE: INNOVATIVE & FRESH SOLUTIONS TO HELP YOU LIVE BETTER)
January 1, 2009... The key to losing weight is pretty simple: we need to eat less and exercise more. But if weight loss were that simple, why are two out of three Americans obese? We do need to eat a more healthful diet and be more physically active, but for many...

Tea time: for health--and sheer pleasure--there's nothing like a cozy cup of this revered brew.(FOOD: OFF THE SHELF)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For nearly 5,000 years, tea has reigned supreme throughout the world as the beverage of choice. Cutting across social barriers, it was favored by aristocrats and peasants alike, served in working-class taverns, and...

Exceptional eggplant: rich in fiber and antioxidants, this purple powerhouse is hearty and filling yet light on calories and fat.(FOOD: EAT SMART)
January 1, 2009... Mala insana. For those of you whose Latin is a little rusty, that translates as "apple of madness," and that's what people used to call the innocuous purple veggie we know as eggplant. As a member of the nightshade family, along with such...

The latest on gluten-free living: new findings about celiac disease and gluten sensitivity shed light on how to better diagnose and treat each condition.(FOOD: GO GLUTEN FREE)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The picture of celiac disease is changing, and non-celiac gluten sensitivity, which affects considerably more people, Is gradually being acknowledged. What is being discovered about these two conditions is shifting...

Baking with agave: have your cake and eat it too: life is sweeter with this all-natural, good-for-you sugar alternative.(FOOD: WHAT'S HOT)(Recipe)
January 1, 2009... Forget the sugar blues. With all the goodness but none of the downsides of table sugar, agave nectar is proof positive that nature holds the key to eating well--and taking care of yourself at the same time. "Agave nectar is a very versatile...

Now certified organic Stevia Extract.(product spotlights)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NOW CERTIFIED ORGANIC STEVIA EXTRACT: The industry's first certified organic stevia extract. NOW Stevia Extract packets contain organic inulin and fructooligosaccharide (FOS) to promote friendly intestinal flora. NOW...

Olympian labs Pea Protein.(product spotlights)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] OLYMPIAN LABS PEA PROTEIN: Most commercial protein powders are derived from soy, whey, eggs, or dairy, which are often problematic for those with allergic dietary concerns, can cause gas and bloating, and contribute...

Sedona labs iFlora Multi-Probiotic capsules.(product spotlights)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SEDONA LABS IFLORA MULTI-PROBIOTIC CAPSULES: Stress, fast food, and chlorinated water are just a few of your digestive tract's enemies, iFlora Multi-Probiotic Formula is a potent blend of 16 probiotic strains--the...

Essential formulas Dr. Ohhira's Probiotics 12 Plus original formula.(product spotlights)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ESSENTIAL FORMULAS DR. OHHIRA'S PROBIOTICS 12 PLUS ORIGINAL FORMULA: A unique, pharmaceutical-grade dietary supplement combining Japanese fermentation skills with advanced probiotic science. Vegan, non-GMO, and...

ReNew Life Ultimate Flora Super Critical 200 Billion.(product spotlights)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RENEW LIFE ULTIMATE FLORA SUPER CRITICAL 200 BILLION: ReNew Life introduces one of the most potent multistrain probiotic supplements available today: Ultimate Flora Super Critical 200 Billion. Fast-acting seven-day...

Solgar Folate 400 MCG and 800 MCG.(product spotlights)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SOLGAR FOLATE 400 MCG AND 800 MCG: Solgar's new Folate 400 mcg and 800 mcg (as Metafolin) tablets offer a patented, biologically active form of folate to help support prenatal, red blood cell, and cardiovascular...

New year, new life: star trainer and best-selling author Bob Greene shares why weight loss isn't just about food.(FAVORITE THINGS)(Interview)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bob Greene wants you to live your best life. And as an exercise physiologist, certified personal trainer, best-selling author, and the man responsible for getting Oprah Winfrey into shape, Greene can show you how to...