Better Nutrition articles from September 2004

Better Nutrition archives from September 2004

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 Ad Report)
September 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...

I have read about the benefits of drinking green tea, but I have also read that caffeine robs the body of needed minerals.(Sharing: letters from our readers)
September 1, 2004... I have read about the benefits of drinking green tea, but I have also read that caffeine robs the body of needed minerals. I do not enjoy the decaffeinated version of green tea and have been told that the decaffeination process introduces...

Thanks for a great article.(Sharing: letters from our readers)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... Thanks for a great article by by Art Ditmar ("Get Down," July 2004, p. 40). It seemed thoroughly researched, wall-written and easy to read. However, I was looking for information on something that should be about number 15 on your list [of ways...

All-natural.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Aubrey Organics brings you Aloe Essence, a new line of natural shampoos free of synthetic preservatives, detergents or surfactants. Concentrated organic ingredients permeate these four fragrant shampoos for normal, oily, dry and damaged/treated...

A sweet alternative.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... You won't believe that TriMedica's SlimSweet isn't sugar. This low-carb sweetener contains 0.9 carbs and 0 calories per serving and is available in packets, shakers or one-pound jars. 800.800.8849 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Cure in a cup?(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... An ancient Asian fruit may promote respiratory health and enhance immune function. Just mix one packet of LongJiang River's powdered supplement with a glass of water daily to harness the power of the Luo Hart Kuo fruit and ginger. 888.916.1688...

Crispy-n-delicious.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Watching your carbs and in need of some snacks? Try Carb Answer's high-protein bars from American Health. Each bar contains fewer than 4 impact carbohydrates (carbs that come from sugar or starch). Available in Chocolate S'mores, Lemon Yogurt,...

Dynamic drops.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... HerbaSway Laboratories presents a healthful combination of herbal tea and antioxidants to refresh and rejuvenate. This array of HerbaGreen Teas is available in Mandarin Mango Swirl, Creme de Mint, Heavenly Honey Lemon and Old-Fashioned...

Healthier heart.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Reduce your risk of heart disease with ModuChol from Essential Phytosterolins. This dietary supplement aims--when combined with a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol--to help prevent coronary disease. 877.297.7332 [ILLUSTRATION...

Tomato to the rescue!(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... A healthy immune system may be just a softgel-a-day away. Natural Balance's Lycopene, an antioxidant found in tomatoes, aims to support the body's antioxidant and immune systems as it protects cells from free radical attacks. 800.833.8737 ...

Simply still.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Discover the healthful benefits of distilled water for all your cooking and drinking needs with Waterwise's Model 8800 water purifier. Steam distillation separates water from pollutants, which may give you the purest water possible....

Low-carb weight loss programs benefit from newly available natural supplement ... Science reveals a new carbohydrate--neutralizing nutrient that helps make carb-cutting and weight loss easier and more achievable!(Special Ad Report)(Advertisement)
September 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...

Oats for heart health.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Already recognized by the government for their ability to lower cholesterol levels, oats may have additional cardiovascular benefits, according to new research published in the June 2004 issue of Agricultural Research magazine. A substance...

Natural alternatives to mass meds.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Illustration)
September 1, 2004... Each month, Amber D. Ackerson, ND, informs you about complementary and alternative choices to mass-produced over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. CONDITION OTC DRUG ALTERNATIVE Menstrual Advil, Motrin,...

Soy 'breakthrough' coming?(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... This just in from our "what will they be researching in the future?" department: University of California Davis Cancer Center researchers plan to investigate whether a genistein-rich food--derived from soybeans and shiitake mushrooms--can help...

Sterols and low-fat foods.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(European Journal of Clinical Nutrition)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... As you may have read in BN, plant sterols have been proven to reduce both total cholesterol levels and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad" cholesterol, levels. That's why sterols are now being added to some high-fat foods such as margarine....

Don't wash your chickens.(Myth vs. Truth)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... MYTH: You should wash your chicken before you cook it. TRUTH: Eight out of 10 meat-eaters risk food poisoning by unnecessarily washing chicken under the tap as part of the preparation process. Food safety experts say that rinsing poultry is...

Apple of your eyes.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... It has long been suggested that fruits and vegetables--and the antioxidant vitamins and carotenoids they contain--can help prevent age-related macular degeneration (AMD). But the latest research suggests that only those eating three or more...

Favorite flavorful flavonoids.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Love chocolate? New evidence published in the June 2004 issue of the Journal of the American College of Nutrition indicates that 46 grams of flavonoid-rich dark chocolate per day over a 2-week period significantly dilates the brachial...

Sports supplement.(news notes)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Sports Supplement: A little known supplement can affect leg strength; according to research presented at a recent meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine. A supplement containing collagen hydrolysate improved isokinetic strength in...

Chromium, carb, and cholesterol.(news notes)(Chromium picolinate)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Chromium, Carbs, and Cholesterol: Subjects taking 600 micrograms (mcg) of chromium picolinate reported a significant decrease in their carbohydrate cravings and depression, in a study presented June 2 at a conference of the National Institute...

Reverse cancer.(news notes)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Reverse Cancer: A Virginia study published in the Journal of the European Molecular Biology Organization concludes that resveratrol--a compound found in red wine and available as a supplement--helps starve cancer cells. Resveratrol apparently...

Diet and immunity.(news notes)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Diet and Immunity: Yo-yo dieting--repeatedly losing and regaining weight--may have a lasting negative impact on immune function, according to new findings by American researchers.

Blueberry power.(news notes)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Blueberry Power: A June 2004 Study by the US Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Health Sciences University found that the antioxidant level and flavonoid activity in canned blueberries is actually significantly higher than that of fresh...

Vitamin C and arthritis.(news notes)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Vitamin C and Arthritis: A large study reported in the July 2004 issue of the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases found that people with the lowest vitamin C in their diet had three times the risk of developing arthritis.

New cancer therapy?(news notes)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... New Cancer Therapy?: Cutting-edge cancer research is now under way in 24 European centers across seven countries. Scientists are evaluating an alkaloid called ET-743, which is extracted from sea squirts and is seen as a promising alternative to...

Cayenne cuts calories.(news notes)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Cayenne Cuts Calories: Japanese scientists have found that red pepper--also known as cayenne pepper--suppresses fat and calorie intake. The results were the same with cayenne-laced soup and with capsules containing the spice. A prior study had...

CoQ10 and migraines.(news notes)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... CoQ10 and Migraines: Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is among those dietary supplements showing promise in preventing or reducing the severity of migraines suffered by an estimated 28 million Americans. Swiss researchers have found 300 milligrams (mg) of...

Canola and cholesterol.(news notes)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Canola and Cholesterol: Sweden's health claims code has approved a claim of "cholesterol-lowering" for a particular cheese made by the dairy firm Skanemejerier. Instead of milk fat, the cheese is made with pressed rapeseed oil--also called...

New, more cautious guides to eating fish.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The fish paradox: Their highly healthful essential oils most likely contain toxic pollutants. What's a thoughtful person to do? You might want to check out the "Healthy Fish, Healthy Families" brochure and pocket guide available on the...

95%.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(calcium needs of women)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... 95% Percentage of women over age 50 who fail to meet their daily dietary calcium needs. SOURCE: United States Department of Agriculture

The magical broth.(Myth vs. Truth)
September 1, 2004... MYTH: A can of beans may be good for you, but you may as well drain of the broth in which the little fellas swim, right? TRUTH: Whether you favor black, kidney or great Northern don't drain those beans. Get the most dietary benefit from a...

Whey for weight loss.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... A high intake of whey protein reduces body weight and increases insulin sensitivity to a greater degree than a diet high in red meat, concludes a new Australia. study published in the June 2004 issue of the Journal of Nutrition. ...

Diabetes prevention.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... An epidemiological study of 2,300 people found that a high intake of vitamin E lowers the risk of diabetes by 31 percent, and beta-cryptoxanthin reduces the risk by 42 percent. However, carotenoids had little benefit against type 2 diabetes....

Natural-E.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Ever looked at your vitamin E label and wondered about the prefix in front of your alpha-tocopherol--a "d", an "l" or a "dl"? Each contains a form of alpha-tocopherol. The "dl" in dl-alpha-tocopherol means the bottle contains a mixture of the...

Kids lack vitamin D.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Many adolescents living in American cities have low levels of vitamin D, which is crucial for calcium absorption and bone growth. Researchers found that 24 percent are 'severely deficient" and 42 percent are "vitamin D insufficient." ...

Soy safe for breast cancer.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Research in monkeys suggests that a diet high in the natural plant estrogens found in soy does not increase the risk of breast or uterine cancer in postmenopausal women. "This is convincing evidence that at dietary levels, the estrogens...

Whale of a problem.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... In the 1970s, governments banned pesticides known as polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs--among the top few deadliest poisons on the planet--but if you think that means they don'! still pose a risk, read on. Female beluga whales in the St....

Unbalance your diet.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The traditional approach to getting a balanced intake of phytonutrients is to aim for a variety of produce in the diet. But there's a new and growing trend away from balance. Some experts are suggesting that, possibly, the intake of fruits and...

Intestinal yeast and bacterial overgrowth.(The low-carb continuum: experts analyze the health applications)
September 1, 2004... The low-carb craze is in full swing and doesn't appear to be going away any time soon. As I mentioned in last month's article, the great thing about low-carb eating plans is that they require you to give up processed, nutrient-depleted carbs....

A dance through menopause: at 52, life's a ball for Kathy Smith.(Cover Story)
September 1, 2004... At first glance, Kathy Smith's home looks like any other upscale ranch-style house in the Los Angeles suburb of Brentwood. But looks are deceiving. Once inside, you are surrounded by strategic colors, light and movement. And the view from the...

School lunches: working to provide healthful alternatives.
September 1, 2004... From the first day of kindergarten to the last day of high school, parents place an inordinate amount of faith and trust in the school system to nourish their children in mind and body. Gary Hirshberg's faith in the system was tarnished one...

It's about time to ... weigh down[TM]: a diet program from nutritional specialists.
September 1, 2004... There are many reasons why controlling our weight is important for most of us. We like to have a trim body for our own vanity, self-esteem and to be more attractive to others. However, if those were the only reasons then we, as nutritionists,...

In the beginning: balanced nutrition for kids.(Wellness: supplements and functional foods)
September 1, 2004... Childhood is rife with broken bones, skinned knees and various maladies ranging from colds and flu to chicken pox and attention deficit disorder (ADD). Parents certainly have their hands full with healthy children, much less sick ones. To...

Purchasing a pet: what that doggie in the window really costs.(Petcare: holistic hints for your furry friends)
September 1, 2004... How often have you or a member of your family gone into the pet store at your local mall to look at the furry bundles in cages or behind windows? Some sleep, others stand and stare back--and then there are the ones that huddle in the back,...

Juicy fruit: apples: the core of the matter.(Food: easy and healthful recipes)
September 1, 2004... Apple-Lemon Fritters SERVES 4 TO 6 30 MINUTES OR LESS These puffy, fruit-filled gems turn breakfast or brunch into a festive meal. Serve them with warmed applesauce, maple syrup or a dusting of confectioners' sugar. Offer...

Extreme alternatives: healthier cosmeceuticals that really work.(Innerbeauty: new strategies for vibrant living)
September 1, 2004... You can take two approaches with anti-aging cosmetics. The first approach is the "sanding and peeling" method, which may stimulate collagen production because of the skin's response to irritation. But this technique thins the skin, destroys...

Ask the doctor.
September 1, 2004... A few years ago, I got a pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Is it possible for me to take too many supplements that can thin the blood too much? Sometimes when I bump myself, a bruise forms. --Dan, via email Let's go...