Better Nutrition articles from May 2004

Better Nutrition archives from May 2004

Letters from our readers.(Sharing)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... I can only speak for myself, however, on the cover of the March 2004 issue of Better Nutrition, there is a picture of Jennifer Beals with her breasts thrust forward, jacket pulled back and two buttons unbuttoned at the top of her blouse. I find...

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!(Advertisement)
May 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...

Relaxing therapy.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(NutraLift )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Soak away your stress with a soothing bath filled with vitamins, minerals, herbs and moisturizers. More than a bubble bath, this mixture from Nutra-Lift is formulated with organic honey, green tea, and fruit and flower extracts to help you...

The future is here.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(CarbQuitters)(TrymTone)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Stay healthy with two new supplements from Futurebiotics. CarbQuitters lets you follow a low-carb diet while occasionally eating starchy foods. And TrymTone aims to help you trim down and tone up. This formula way help boost metabolism while...

A raw meal.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Juvo)(Natural Raw Meal)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Looking for a meal replacement? When you want quick--but healthful--food on the go, try Juvo's Natural Raw Meal. Just mix a packet with your favorite beverage, and enjoy a low-calorie, low-fat snack. 800.558.JUVO [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

It's not easy being green.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Organically grown superfoods, soy protein, herbal extracts and a dash of honey combine to create the Greens+ Energy Bar. This green-food bar contains no processed sugar, synthetic sweeteners, preservatives or genetically modified ingredients....

Belgian bar.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Daskalides)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Introducing Daskalides, a sugarfree, low-carb chocolate bar from Belgium. Available in myriad flavors, including Dark/Amaretto Cream Filled, Milk/Hazelnut Puree Filled, Dark/Coconut-Praline Filled and Solid Milk & Almonds. 800.615.7177 ...

Bright light.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Able Eyes)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Carlson brings you Able Eyes, a soft-gel supplement that helps promote healthy eyes. Among other ingredients, this formula contains vitamins A, C and E as well as magnesium, chromium and zinc. 888.234.5656

Heart smart.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Rice Dream)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Rice Dream introduces a rice drink thats fortified with phytosterols, which are cholesterol-lowering plant compounds. Available in Original and Vanilla flavors, this rice beverage is rich in vitamins A, D, [B.sub.12] and calcium. 800.434.4246...

Cut footloose.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Flax Valant)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... To revitalize weary feet, try the Footcare Cream from Flax Valant. Filled with vitamin A and flax--which helps restore skin's moisture--this deep-penetrating cream helps soften and repair cracked heels. 845.434.5517 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Antibiotics and breast cancer.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Serious implications flow from a new study linking antibiotic use with a 100 percent increased risk of breast cancer. For perspective, the increased risk of breast cancer from hormone replacement therapy found in the Women's Health Initiative...

Natural alternatives to mass meds.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Each month, Amber D. Ackerson, ND, informs you about complementary and alternative choices to mass-produced over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. Natural Alternatives to Mass Meds CONDITION OTC DRUG Bee and ...

The next health food.(goodnews)(Red Hawaiian seaweed)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... If researchers get their way, a nutritious new health food--red Hawaiian seaweed--may hit the market soon. Until recently, the Japanese harvested the edible seaweed Gracilaria parvispora to make a thickening agent commonly used in Japanese...

The future of fish oil.(goodnews)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... A new Canadian study on fish oil measured manmade pollutants in fish oil capsules and found PCBs, insecticides and mercury in negligible amounts. The research concludes that fish oil supplements are a safer alternative to actual fish. ...

Hold the salt.(goodnews)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... If you haven't been doing so already, it might be time to start keeping track of your salt intake. The new North American nutrition report, released in February 2004, raises concern about the amount of salt in Western diets. ...

Brain boost.(news notes)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Brain boost: A Dutch study published in the January 2004 edition of Neurology has concluded that omega-3 oil reduces the risk of impaired cognitive function in middle-aged adults. If you're a baby boomer, that means you. Also, research...

Clue to cystic fibrosis.(news notes)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Clue to cystic fibrosis: The February 2004 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine reports that omega-3 oil could correct the imbalance of fatty acids commonly found in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), an often fatal disease caused by a...

Antioxidant jolt.(news notes)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Antioxidant jolt: A Spanish study has found a greater antioxidant boost--and flavor--in coffee and espresso brewed with torrefacto roast beans than with robusta or arabica beans.

Low-fat vs. low-cal.(news notes)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Low-fat vs. low-cal: Dutch doctoral research released February 15 shows that when it comes to preventing diabetes in obese people, larger portions of low-fat foods are better than smaller portions of normal high-fat foods.

New HRT risk.(news notes)(Hormone replacement therapy)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... New HRT risk: The US government has ordered makers of hormone replacement therapies to add yet another warning to their labels. The hormones may increase the risk of Alzheimer's and dementia in women over 64. Since last year; products...

Asthma antioxidants.(news notes)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Asthma antioxidants: High levels of beta-carotene and vitamin C--along with the trace mineral selenium--lower the risk of asthma, reported Cornell University researchers on February 3, 2004. Vitamin E did not affect asthma odds.

Pre-diet diet.(news notes)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Pre-diet diet. PreVenting malnutrition and hunger in pregnant women and children could stop the onset of obesity in later life, finds a study released in February by the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization.

Aging gene.(news notes)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Aging gene: Researchers at Leuven University in Belgium say they are closing in on a gene that may influence how long you live. The gene controls how frequently key pieces of DNA, called telomeres, divide--shortening each time they do and...

Herb market sustainability.(news notes)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Herb market sustainability: In February the World health organization issued a report to governments around the world outlining possible ways to ensure that the mushrooming $60 billion herbal medicine business is safe and sustainable....

Avoid Alzheimer's.(goodnews)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... High daily doses of vitamins E and C--if taken together--reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease among elderly individuals. Taking a multivitamin or just one of the two vitamin supplements alone did not have the same protective effect. The...

Oil change.(Myth vs. Truth)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... MYTH: You should focus on getting omega-6 fatty acids as well as omega-3s. TRUTH: Throughout human evolution, the dietary ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids has remained about two to one, respectively. But for several decades, we have...

Pills: red or white?(goodnews)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Do you want the heart protection of red Wine--known as the French paradox because it protects French hearts from their normally high-fat diet--without the risks of alcohol consumption? Grape seed extracts have met this need for some time. But...

Weight-loss hormone.(goodnews)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... It's a paradox. Growth hormone, of all things, may be just what obese individuals need to help them shed pounds--and grow smaller. Obese people have lower-than-normal levels of growth hormone in their bodies, concludes a study published...

Banking on nutrition.(goodnews)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Food banks for the poor are placing more emphasis on nutrition. America's Second Harvest, a Chicago-based organization that works with more than 200 regional food banks, confirms this trend. That means more fruits, vegetables, lean meat, milk...

Note to vegans.(goodnews)(Oscillococcinum)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... You may soon be hearing more about oscillococcinum, which is a homeopathic remedy touted for warding off colds and flu. It's best if it's taken at the very first sign of symptoms. This remedy has always sold quite well in France. Its main...

Antioxidant of the future.(goodnews)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Working on the frontiers of nutrition, an international scientific team bas developed a new class of antioxidant--molecules that counteract the damaging effects of oxygen in the body, which might help prevent cancer, heart disease and even...

More vitamin D benefits.(goodnews)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... It sounds odd--but the elderly can reduce their risk of taking a tumble by downing a vitamin D supplement. That's the conclusion of a 9-month Swiss study reported in the February 2004 issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. ...

Whey the dividends.(goodnews)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Don't like milk? Maybe you should consider a daily serving of whey protein powder. An analysis sis in the January 2004 edition of the American Journal of Hypertension shows that if Americans would simply eat three to four servings of dairy...

Low-carb diets in perspective.(Part 2: the low-carb continuum: experts analyze the health applications)
May 1, 2004... Almost every dieter in the United States has fallen in love with the idea of low-carbohydrate diets for weight control. Such diets include the Atkins' Diet, the Zone Diet, the Carbohydrate Addict's Diet, the South Beach Diet and the Sugar...

40+ and fit: Denise Austin is living proof that it can be done.(Cover Story)
May 1, 2004... It's Saturday afternoon, and fitness expert Denise Austin and her husband, Jeff, are playing basketball with their daughters, Kelly (13) and Katie (10), outside their Northern Virginia home. But basketball isn't the family's only game of...

The truth about soy: latest research confirms its benefits.
May 1, 2004... Perhaps, in these distrustful times, a backlash was to be expected: Thirty years after being introduced as a miracle food in North America--and 5,000 years after its discovery in Asia as an important source of protein--the once-unassuming...

Hair growth by accident!(Folligro)
May 1, 2004... The Folligro story begins with a German decorator, Hans Mai, suffering from chronic bronchitis. He was persuaded to try his grandmother's "witches brew" to rid him of his bad cough. "It was a tea concocted from several herbs. "I drank the...

Fantastic fiber: great for your heart--and your waistline.(Food: easy and healthful recipes)
May 1, 2004... Dietary fiber is well-known for its effects on heart health. A diet rich in fiber helps reduce blood levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad" cholesterol, without reducing levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good"...

Under the sea: superior nutrition from the ocean's depths.(Wellness: supplements and functional foods)
May 1, 2004... Anyone who has been to a sushi restaurant is familiar with the endless menu of rolls (or maki-sushi), all of which are wrapped in a delicious--and healthful--vegetable that's harvested under the sea. Nori, the type of seaweed used for...

Spring cleaning: detoxification tips for internal hygiene: Kat James has helped thousands of women with her natural beauty program.(Innerbeauty: new strategies for vibrant living)
May 1, 2004... When we think personal hygiene, we think of the countless numbers of products that we've been convinced are necessary to achieve socially acceptable levels of cleanliness, odorlessness and flawlessness. With such life-consuming aspirations to...

Ask the doctor.
May 1, 2004... I've suffered from asthma all my life, and I would like to be less reliant on steroids. Is there anything I can de myself to help control my asthma? --R.S. Destin, Florida To control asthma, start by limiting a certain kind of oil in your...