Better Nutrition articles from September 2001

Better Nutrition archives from September 2001

Childhood obesity in the U.S.--and China too?(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... As I sat in a conference room in Beijing recently, I wondered: How can it be that China and the U.S. are adopting the worst examples of each other's diets? Instead of adopting the vegetable/soy-rich core of the Chinese diet, the U.S. has...

we've got mail.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2001... HELP WITH CANDIDA We had an overwhelming response to Sheryl Young's story "My journey with life-threatening candida" in the February 2001 issue of Better Nutrition. Following is a letter from the author. In Sheryl Young's words: I...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
September 1, 2001... In the July 2001 "Healthy Lifestyles" section, an article entitled "Oh, baby!" incorrectly stated that "... some women are actually fertile throughout their entire menstrual cycle." It originally (and correctly) read "... some women are...

On the shelf.(soy pasta, organic cereal and fruit-juice sweetened snacks)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... TIRED OF TOFU? These days, it seems that everyone is trying to incorporate more soy into their diets. Here's a new way to do it: Crum Creek Mills Soy Protein Pasta. Each two-ounce serving is said to have 13 grams of soy protein. The pastas...

Teens and sports: the perfect combination?(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Participation in sports is often seen as a good thing by most parents. In addition to offering children a chance to exercise, organized sports also give children the opportunity to socialize and take an active role in their health and...

Chronic neck pain? Look to the East for relief.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... That stiff neck bothering you again? Maybe you should delay the massage appointment and go for acupuncture, first. A new study published in the British Medical Journal looked at acupuncture compared to massage as an effective treatment for...

Soccer $m@r+s!(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Soccer moms can now rest easy. A study by Dr. Donald Kirkendall and colleagues at the University of North Carolina suggests that "heading" the ball in soccer does not put players at a risk of head injury. Kirkendall reviewed numerous...

10 tips for packing your child's school lunch.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Children can really benefit nutritionally from a home pre-packed lunch, but only if they eat what's inside. Below are some tips on how to make lunches more exciting and healthy for your child this year. 1. Cut cheese into triangles, circles...

Not just for your eyes only.(protective effects of lutein)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Lutein, the carotenoid found in dark leafy green vegetables, corn and egg yolks, has been shown to prevent macular degeneration, the most common cause of irreversible blindness in the elderly. But now researchers are saying that it may also...

Go Nuts! (And reduce your risk of heart disease).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Adding just a cup of nuts to your diet each week can reduce your risk of heart disease, but what kind of nuts should you reach for first? A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition says to go for the walnuts. ...

Coffee tastes good, but is it good for you?(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... That morning cup of coffee may stimulate your taste buds, wake you up and get you going, but a study recently published in the journal Gut, says it won't reduce your risk of colorectal cancer. The Swedish study, lead by Paul Terry of the...

Is Breast Self-Examination Harmful?(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed type of cancer in Canada, but the Canadian Task Force on Preventative Health Care recently took a stand against teaching women ages 40 to 69 how to perform a breast self-examination (BSE). Dr....

Turning Back the Clock with Anti-Aging Supplements.
September 1, 2001... A better tomorrow starts with some of today's latest weapons against aging Ask any child what he or she would like to grow up to be and you probably won't hear "old." But with millions of Baby Boomers moving into the middle years,...

The ABCs of skincare for kids.
September 1, 2001... Okay Mom and Dad, listen up It's time to learn about kids' skincare. What's there to know, you ask? Well, while children certainly don't need to worry about wrinkles and crows' feet, things such as rashes, eczema and acne are concerns that...

Super Bowls.(healthy breakfast cereals)
September 1, 2001... Your Guide To Healthy Breakfast Cereals We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But getting the kids to eat a healthy meal in the morning can be a big challenge, especially when most mass-market cereals are loaded...

Go outside and play!(obese children)
September 1, 2001... Everyone mother has said that at one time or another, and it turns out she had a reason. More kids today than ever before are overweight or obese. In the U.S. the numbers of obese children have doubled since 1980. So why are kids today...

Taking food to heart.(keeping the heart healthy)
September 1, 2001... six ways to keep your heart healthy your heart pumps blood to every cell in your body through a vast network of blood vessels, supplying oxygen and nutrients, and helping you fight infections--so breakdown in this system means your entire...

Need More Memory?(memory-boosting supplement)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Vinpocetine may give you the mind boost you need I forgot." "It slipped my mind." "It's on the tip of my tongue." "Did you see my glasses?" If these phrases have started cropping up in your conversation, you may be worried about memory...

Make Mine Sushi.(school lunch menus)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... It was just before noon on a weekday. I was seven years old, and for the first time ever I was having hot lunch--a hot dog, french fries, whole milk and cherry Jell-O. I expected to bite into a frankfurter that tasted like the kind my mother...