Better Nutrition articles from November 2003

Better Nutrition archives from November 2003

Can you really "cheat" on a diet and still lose weight?
November 1, 2003... 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...

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 ...(Book Review)
November 1, 2003... 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...

Along came her yoga class.(Editorial)
November 1, 2003... If you'd like to add high-quality, low-fat protein to your diet--as so many people are doing these days--whey protein is a supplement to consider. You'll be in good company: No less than the famous Miss Muffet--she of Mother Goose's...

We thoroughly enjoyed "nature heals".(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2003... We thoroughly enjoyed "Nature Heals," the amazing story by writer A.C. Doyle in your August 2003 issue. It's a virtual first-aid book for outdoor activity and sports. If other readers are anything like us, they'll be snipping and storing this...

Thank you for the article on pet acupuncture.(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2003... Thank you for the article on pet acupuncture ("Vet Smart," August 2003, p. 36). My mother's Shih Tzu, Yanni, had two herniated discs that her vet said could only be handled surgically for the approximate cost of $5,000--with no guarantee of...

Your August 2003 issue.(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2003... Your August 2003 issue includes an article on p. 22 entitled "Forgotten Riches," wherein you tout many of the upsides of the vegetable known as mustard greens. Your article reads like an advertisement due to its one-sidedness. We readers...

To health.(Frey Wines.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... to health Award-winning Frey wines, organically grown in California's Redwood Valley, will tantalize the taste buds of any oenophile. To help prevent headaches, sniffles and allergic reactions, these wines are made with no added sulfites....

Tibetan secrets.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... tibetan secrets Natural Balance's IBx Soothing Bowel Formula offers relief from gas, bloating and abdominal pain. Using a 300-year-old Tibetan herbal blend of ginger, peppermint and myrobalan, this soothing supplement can help maintain a...

Youth dew.
November 1, 2003... youth dew Nutra-Ex's Revitalizing Skin Cream is a hypoallergenic all-in-one regimen that works as a moisturizer, wrinkle cream, exfoliator and sun block. Pau d'Arco herbal extracts help firm skin and retain moisture to produce a smoother...

Green machine.(Green Tea.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... green machine Get all your greens--green tea that is--with Tea Tech's Instant Green Tea Beverage Mix in three flavors: Unsweetened Original, Sweetened Lemon and Sweetened Raspberry. Each serving offers 300 milligrams of antioxidants and 100...

A leg up.(Circulation aids. )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... a leg up Promote better circulation with Sanhelios Circu Caps Higher Dose from BioForce. Alleviate leg cramps and sore limbs that come from prolonged sitting or standing. This supplement is made from concentrated Butcher's Broom rhizome...

Flapjacks.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... flapjacks Don't let wheat allergies alter your breakfast routine. With Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Pancake Mix, you can make a mile-high stack of light and fluffy pancakes that meet your dietary needs. 800.349.2173

Germs be gone.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... germs be gone Germ-a Clenz is a 100 percent natural, safe germicide. This antimicrobial spray from North American Herb & Spice is a blend of edible essential oils that you can use anywhere and on any surface, including food and skin. The spray...

Better digestion.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... better digestion Soothe stomach distress and improve digestion with AbsorbAid. This 100 percent vegetarian capsule contains plant enzymes that aid in digesting protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber and lactose. 800.827.7656

Polly wants her phenols.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Increasing your intake of polyphenols--by eating more fruits and vegetables such as apricots or onions, or by taking supplements--may help to prevent intestinal cancer. That's the conclusion of a report by a group of 14 European partners who...

Purple broccoli, orange cauliflower.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... After 8 years in the works, a Minneapolis-based company has shipped its first harvest of bright red corn to northern California markets. Wait a minute. Red corn? It's the most recent example of chameleon crops bred through traditional...

Berried treasure.(Berries contain phytonurtients.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Don't let their small size fool you. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries pack plenty of what you need--phytonutrients. Chalk that up to their high seed and skin content. Keep them in the fridge, and toss handful in your...

Pigs could go cold turkey.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... A report issued August 13, 2003 by the World Health Organization (WHO) strongly bolsters the United Nations health organization's longstanding position that the common use of antibiotics in healthy animals should be curtailed. Denmark...

Secondhand smoke protection.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... A new California study concludes that vitamin C may help reduce oxidative stress in people exposed to secondhand smoke. It has been well established in several test tube studies that vitamin C quenches reactive free radicals from cigarette...

Feed your head.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Creatine, a dietary supplement often advertised as a muscle builder, may pump up the brain, say researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia, who reported the compound gave a significant boost to working memory and general intelligence...

Cancer: take two aspirin and ....(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... According to a study published in the August 2003 issue of the journal Nature, aspirin could be used to treat certain types of cancer. The research adds to growing evidence that the humble painkiller--which is more than 100 years old--can be...

Supplements cut cancer risk.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... A dietary supplement composed of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants may help slash the risk of cancer, research has found. A concoction of antioxidants effected a 31 percent reduction in the risk of all cancers in men. The study followed some...

Fat city.(Cities where you're apt to gain weight.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... According to a study that ranks the cities that will make you fat and those that will make you fit, Honolulu, Seattle and San Francisco are blessed with good health. Houston, Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia and St. Louis, on the other hand, are...

Tea for terrific.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... A component in tea--L-thea-nine--bolsters the body's immune system, warding off bacteria, viruses and fungi. According to researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, five cups of tea a day strengthen the body's disease defenses. Tea...

Grounds for liver health.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Drinking three cups of coffee daily could reduce the risk of dying from cirrhosis of the liver, suggests a recent study. A team from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health followed up on 51,306 adults who underwent screening for...

Fatty fare faulted.(goodnews)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... A new study published in the July 18, 2003 issue of the British medical journal The Lancet re-opens the question of whether women who eat high-fat diets increase their risk of breast cancer. The study--which followed 13,070 women who kept...

Cold theory all wet.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Myth: Going outside with a wet head can give you a cold. Truth: A damp dome will not cause the sniffles. For that matter, neither will wet feet or wet clothing. Rhinoviruses--not drafts or chilly, wet weather--cause colds. Contrary to...

Garlic for moms-to-be.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Taking garlic during pregnancy cuts the risk of preeclampsia--a potentially dangerous condition for mother and baby characterized by raised blood pressure and protein retained in the urine. Studies also reveal that garlic may help boost the...

Gut-C new study.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Vitamin C may be related to prevention of stomach cancer and some ulcers. That's the implication of a study published in the August 1, 2003 issue of the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, which found that low blood levels "of...

Job stress: simple steps to help you cope.
November 1, 2003... Prior to starting her own company, Tevis Trower was a corporate executive for 13 years who traveled 80 percent of the time, "I knew the thrill of working and traveling, but I also experienced the stress," admits Trower, president of Balance...

Fruit of the bloom: east-to-make, healthful pomegranate recipes.
November 1, 2003... While November may be cool, May in the Mediterranean can be relentlessly hot. But the gods have stayed the blinding sunlight with a soothing antidote: the luscious orange blossoms of the pomegranate. This is the season when, in ancient times,...

Perfect smile: support healthy teeth with calcium.
November 1, 2003... What role, if any, does diet play in dental health? If you drank plenty of milk as a child and continue to brush, floss and see your dentist regularly, isn't that enough? Evidently not. While scientific research into the effect of diet on...

Natural translations: the truth about synthetic personal care products.
November 1, 2003... It's official: Americans want natural products more than ever. But with these desires comes a new vulnerability to the seduction of "natural" imposters, which all too often wind tip standing in for the real things. Front synthetically scented...

Whey protein: no fat--and may fight cancer.
November 1, 2003... Whey protein, once thought to be a useless by-product of cheese production, has recently become one of the most popular protein supplements. This is due, in part, to the development of several methods for distilling whey into a high-quality...

Pilgrims' progress.
November 1, 2003... When most Americans think of Thanksgiving past, they imagine the autumn of 1621 at Plymouth Plantation in Massachusetts where for 3 days in late September, the Pilgrims shared their harvest with the Wampanoag Indians. But this probably wasn't...