Nutrition News from Creators Syndicate

The Case for Whole Grains for 02/10/2012

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

I recently taught a class on gluten-free, and one of the questions was whether flour was good for anyone. Trust me, flour from whole grains — any and all whole grains — offers lots of benefits in the form of B vitamins and minerals. A new study, reported in the latest issue of Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter, shows that whole grains may also lower the risk of colorect ...

Updated: Fri Feb 10, 2012

Nuts to Your Health for 02/03/2012

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

A daily handful of nuts might help some people feel better and may possibly boost heart health, according to the Journal of Proteome Research. Spanish researchers report that just 1 ounce of mixed nuts increased levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter linked to mood, energy balance, metabolism and glucose levels. These changes could be especially important to patients with metabolic syndrome.
Updated: Fri Feb 03, 2012

School Lunch Overhaul for 01/27/2012

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Those new rules announced earlier this week to make school lunches healthier — slashing sodium and limiting calories — may be something you want to put in place for your meals at home as well.

In the next year, students are going to see school lunch trays with pizza with a whole-grain crust and bigger portions of fruits and vegetables. After much debate, students are still go ...

Updated: Fri Jan 27, 2012

Some Practical Advice About Your Child's Weight for 01/20/2012

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Concerned about your child's weight? A new book from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers help.

First of all, know that it's a growing problem. The weight of American children has skyrocketed. On average, children today weigh about 10 pounds more than they did 30 years ago, and one in every three children is overweight or obese.

The book strives to help children achieve a ...

Updated: Fri Jan 20, 2012

Tips for the New Year for 01/13/2012

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Eating Well is typically one of those magazines you can trust. The January issue offers a get-slim guide with plenty of good tips to keep you focused on that New Year's resolution of being healthy. Put aside losing weight for a while and just focus on things you need to do to be healthy in 2012. Here are a few of the items on the list:

— Define your goal. Getting healthy is a bit t ...

Updated: Fri Jan 13, 2012

Soup for Your Soul for 01/06/2012

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Soup is like a bowlful of belly-warming love, says Ellie Krieger, registered dietitian and author of "Comfort Food Fix." Soup, she adds, has the power to both soothe and satisfy. It also may help you lose a few pounds.

If you're trying to lose weight as part of your "get healthier" New Year's Resolution, try adding a bowl of soup before a meal. A bowl of chicken noodl ...

Updated: Fri Jan 06, 2012

A Real Goodbye to That Extra Weight for 12/30/2011

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

OK, so we've all heard about yo-yo dieting and its harmful effects. Is it even worth trying to lose weight if we know we might put it back on again? Go ahead and make that New Year's Resolution to get rid of those 10 pounds you gained. New research on 3,000 participants (that's enough to be credible) in the National Weight Control Registry finds it is possible to lose weight and keep most of it ...

Updated: Fri Dec 30, 2011

An App for You for 12/23/2011

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

These days, there are thousands of diet and nutrition apps available for phones and tablets — so many, in fact, that there are even apps to find apps. Rather than choosing food and nutrition apps based on the same criteria used to rate Angry Birds, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Assocation) rated the best science-based apps for losing weight, managi ...

Updated: Fri Dec 23, 2011

Veggie Rewards for 12/16/2011

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

If your 2012 includes a resolution to get your kids to eat healthier, here's an approach to consider. A new study found that rewards, such as stickers, may help your preschooler eat her veggies. The idea may be controversial in some circles, but researchers at the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that it works. The controversy centers from other studies showing that rewards can back ...

Updated: Fri Dec 16, 2011

Staying Cancer-Free in 2012 for 12/09/2011

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Here's something to think about as 2012 rolls in: strategies to reduce your cancer risk next year. Don't focus on just losing weight. Focus on what you can do to live a healthier lifestyle for the rest of your life.

The UC Berkeley Wellness Letter offers 12 recommendations for reducing your overall cancer risk. The authors acknowledge that what makes cancer so scary is the conflicting ad ...

Updated: Fri Dec 09, 2011

Fish for Dinner for 12/02/2011

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Here's another study to make you want to have a serving of baked or broiled fish. The new study finds that people who eat baked or broiled fish on a weekly basis may be improving their brain health and reducing their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

The study, presented earlier this week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, looked at 260 normal indiv ...

Updated: Fri Dec 02, 2011

Enjoy Your Holidays in 10 Easy Steps for 11/25/2011

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

With the holidays here, what we all need is a bit more energy to accomplish that never-ending to-do list. Rather than reaching for an energy drink (which isn't all that healthy in the long run), consider these 10 steps to boost your energy levels and improve overall well-being — so you can really enjoy the holidays.

— Energize your diet: Start your day with a heart-healthy br ...

Updated: Fri Nov 25, 2011

Fiber to the Rescue! for 11/18/2011

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Three new studies link fiber intake to reduced risk of metabolic syndrome. One in every four Americans are affected by a group of risk factors called metabolic syndrome, which raises their risk for heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. The risk factors that contribute to metabolic syndrome are high blood pressure; elevated fasting blood glucose; large waist circumference; low levels of th ...

Updated: Fri Nov 18, 2011

Fiber 101 for 11/11/2011

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Ever wonder whether all that advertised fiber in foods like yogurt, breakfast bars, juices and even Splenda really does any good? This month's installment of the University of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter weighs in on the issue. The editors compare the fiber in foods that are naturally high in fiber, such as oatmeal, lentils, broccoli and peas, to fiber-fortified foods.

Not surpr ...

Updated: Fri Nov 11, 2011

The Diet for You for 11/04/2011

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Trying to shed a few pounds? Before you do, check out U.S. News and World Report's ratings of diets. The ratings correctly find that weight lost doesn't always equal health gained and that a new diet could harm your health if it severely restricts entire food groups, relies on supplements or restricts calories too much.

Some 20 diets, including Atkins, Jenny Craig and Weight Watchers, ar ...

Updated: Fri Nov 04, 2011

Drink Another Glass of Water for 10/28/2011

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Who knew that if you drink less than a couple of glasses of water each day, you may be more likely to develop abnormally high blood sugar? This information comes from a new study, which reports that when blood sugar levels are high, but not high enough to fit the definition of diabetes, it's often diagnosed as pre-diabetes. The condition is a risk, of course, for developing the disease itself.< ...

Updated: Fri Oct 28, 2011

Stealth Veggies for 10/21/2011

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Jessica Seinfeld may be on to something. In her book, "Deceptively Delicious," she offers sneaky tips to get your children to eat healthy. The secret is to hide veggies in the dishes they already love. Researchers at Pennsylvania State University agree that hiding veggies may be a great way to increase consumption.

In a study that included 41 adults, Dr. Barbara Rolls and colle ...

Updated: Fri Oct 21, 2011

Can Certain Foods Help Reduce Breast Cancer Risk? for 10/14/2011

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

What you choose to eat really does make a difference in your risk of breast cancer. Here are a couple of recent studies backing that up.

Trans fats, which are being phased out of food because they clog arteries, may raise the risk of getting breast cancer, according to a study by European researchers. They found that women with the highest blood levels of trans fats had about twice the r ...

Updated: Fri Oct 14, 2011

Be Diligent About Food Safety for 10/07/2011

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

With the recent outbreak of the bacteria listeria in cantaloupes, it pays to be diligent about food safety — at home and at work. A majority of Americans continue to eat lunch (62 percent) and snack throughout the day (50 percent) at their desks, while 27 percent typically find breakfast the first thing on their desktop to-do list, according to a survey by the American Dietetic Associatio ...

Updated: Fri Oct 07, 2011

Fruits and Veggies for Your Colon for 09/30/2011

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Sometimes, nutrition news can be downright confusing. Take the case of colorectal cancer and whether consuming fruits and vegetables can help. Most of us would quickly answer yes. But a study a couple of years ago said no.

A new study clears up the confusion. It finds that the effects of fruit and vegetable consumption on colorectal cancer appear to differ by site of origin, according to ...

Updated: Fri Sep 30, 2011