Nutrition News from Creators Syndicate

Fiber and Weight Loss for 07/10/2009

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

You have heard the claim — eat more fiber to lose weight. Do fiber supplements or food with added fiber work? People who consume more dietary fiber from foods tend to be less overweight, according to several well-controlled studies. For example, among almost 6,000 French men and women, those at a healthy weight ate diets highest in fiber, providing about 20 to 27 grams daily. That amount ...

Updated: Fri Jul 10, 2009

Carbs Back In Vogue for 07/17/2009

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Atkins, move over, carbs are back in vogue. Really. A new study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Assocation finds that eating carbs can help you stay lean. The study looked at 4,458 healthy Canadians, ages 18 and over, and the bottom line? Those whose diets contained the most carbohydrate had the lowest risk of being overweight or obese.

For the past decade, the debate over the be ...

Updated: Fri Jul 17, 2009

Brain Boost for 07/24/2009

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

If you're going to diet, the best one may be the DASH diet, if you're looking to boost your brainpower as well. A new study finds that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low in salt sweets, and red meats — the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) model — appears to slow cognitive decline, according to researchers at an International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease. ...

Updated: Fri Jul 24, 2009

Salad Fixings for 07/31/2009

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

My cousin thinks healthy eating is a salad with enough extra dressing for the lettuce to swim. In reality, a triple steakburger might be a better choice. Salad dressings can supply healthy fat that make salads taste good and enhance nutrient absorption, yet they can also add so many calories and so much saturated fat and sodium that your "healthy" salad makes a piece of pie look nutri ...

Updated: Fri Jul 31, 2009

Vitamin B12 Deficiency: More Common Than You Think for 08/07/2009

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

A few years ago, my elderly mother kept falling for no reason. After several trips to various doctors, we finally found out she was low in vitamin B12. She now gets periodic shots, and the falling has stopped. Vitamin B12 deficiency may be more common than you think. Approximately one out of every 31 people 51 years of age and older in the United States have levels below the diagnostic threshol ...

Updated: Fri Aug 07, 2009

Reducing Diabetes Risk for 08/14/2009

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

If you worry about your risk of getting diabetes, consider a few healthy lifestyle changes. Researchers at Harvard School of Public Health recently reported that combining five positive lifestyle factors could reduce diabetes incidence by 89 percent for people age 65 and over. The factors were:

— Physical activity level of above-average leisure-time activity and walking pace.

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Updated: Fri Aug 14, 2009

Not Eating Enough? for 08/21/2009

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

We all know about the dangers of overeating, but for many others, especially older people, undereating can be a concern, as well. It's natural to have smaller meals after age 60, according to The Johns Hopkins Medical Letter (August, 2009). The body's metabolism slows down with age; however, losing weight when you're not trying can be a sign of a problem. Not enough calories can worsen existing ...

Updated: Fri Aug 21, 2009

Super Yogurt for 08/28/2009

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Yogurt, it seems, has joined the ranks of superfoods like broccoli and green tea. A stroll down the refrigerator aisle claims that yogurt can do everything from boost your immunity to help you lose weight. No question yogurt is healthy. Whether it can live up to all the other claims is still under investigation.

All yogurt in the U.S. and Canada is made by fermenting milk with probiotics ...

Updated: Fri Aug 28, 2009

Whole Grains for Lower Blood Pressure for 09/04/2009

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Whole grains may hold a key to lowering blood pressure, according to a new Harvard study. Whole grain foods and foods high in bran boosted heart health in men. Data from the Women's Health Study found similar results.

"Whole grains as a part of a prudent, balanced diet may help promote cardiovascular health," wrote lead researcher Dr. Alan J. Flint, project director at Harvard ...

Updated: Fri Sep 04, 2009

Heart-Healthy Walnuts for 09/11/2009

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Dr. Emilio Ros is the lead researcher on walnuts and their protection in heart disease. He's also head of the Lipid Clinic at Hospital Clinico in Barcelona, Spain. He admits that his work on walnuts came by accident. After reading an article 15 years ago about the heart-healthy benefits of walnuts, he contacted the researcher to express his unbelief.

"He challenged me to do the rese ...

Updated: Fri Sep 11, 2009

Feeling Full for 09/18/2009

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

We all know that there's no magic pill for losing weight — not pills, supplements or fad diets. But there is one approach to weight loss that may really help to feel full. If you feel full longer, you're less likely to overeat later, yet not feel deprived. So, how can you feel more full? The UC Berkeley Wellness Letter (October 2009) offers some insight:

— Eat slowly. In a st ...

Updated: Fri Sep 18, 2009

Diet and Alzheimer's for 09/25/2009

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Can diet really help lower your risk of Alzheimer's? Apparently so, according to findings released at a recent American Academy of Neurology meeting. A diet high in vegetables, nuts and fish and low in high-fat dairy products may be just the right combination to help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Researchers, led by Yan Gu of Columbia University, analyzed seven nutrients though ...

Updated: Fri Sep 25, 2009

Breast Cancer Prevention for 10/02/2009

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

A woman's lifetime risk for developing breast cancer is 1 in 9. Given that statistic, it's important to look at what you can do to lower the likelihood of developing it. It's true the biggest risk factors — genetics and old age — are beyond our control, but there are lifestyle changes that can make a difference. The more changes you make, the lower your risk of developing breast can ...

Updated: Fri Oct 02, 2009

Healthy Habits for 10/09/2009

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Look around and you'll see the pink breast cancer ribbon everywhere, from bagels in the shape of the ribbon to pink kitchen gadgets sporting the ribbon with proceeds going to breast cancer research. Breast cancer is just one of the women's health issues that can be reduced by lifestyle changes. There are actually several healthy habits that can help decrease the rate of many diseases, not just ...

Updated: Fri Oct 09, 2009

Supermarket Savvy for 10/16/2009

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

What we bring into our homes from the supermarket can make a huge difference in just how healthy we eat. Registered Dietitian Dave Grotto of Elmhurst, Ill., author of "101 Foods That Could Save Your Life," led a tour through the supermarket to help consumers eat healthy.

"A good healthy diet doesn't have to break you," said Grotto. "The battlefront is here and in ...

Updated: Fri Oct 16, 2009

Helping Kids to be Healthy for 10/23/2009

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Bring a pro football player to a school and you've got kids' attention. Add healthy eating plans from the National Dairy Council and you have a team that hopes to make headway in tackling childhood obesity. The two groups hope to reach 36 million youth in 60,000 elementary, middle and high schools this school year in a program called "Fuel Up to Play 60." Each school's student leaders ...

Updated: Fri Oct 23, 2009

Fiber Versus Whole Grains for 10/30/2009

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

There's some confusion concerning whole grains and fiber. Are they the same? Do you need both whole grains and fiber? In a word, yes. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend at least three servings of whole-grain foods daily (48 grams of whole grain). Including enough whole-grain foods and fiber as part of a healthy diet may help protect heart health, reduce diabetes risk and manage weig ...

Updated: Fri Oct 30, 2009

Genes and Your Health for 11/06/2009

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Think you have bad genes for being healthy? Think again, says Dr. Michael Roizen, cardiologist with the Cleveland Clinic and author of "Real Age and You" and "You, Staying Young." Roizen, who spoke recently to a group of food writers in Carmel, Calif., believes that we ultimately can control our genes through making good choices. Those choices include choosing not to smoke, ...

Updated: Fri Nov 06, 2009

Healthy Holidays for 11/13/2009

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Do the terms healthy and holiday even go together? Is it really possible to avoid the typical 5-pound weight gain between now and January? Trust me, it's possible with careful choices. The dietitians at Mayo Clinic offer some advice for making favorite recipes healthier. In addition, Cooking Light offers some advice for portion control.

— Cut sugar, add flavor. When making pumpkin ...

Updated: Fri Nov 13, 2009

More Veggies? Try Indian for 11/20/2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Eating more vegetables and fruits continues to be good advice. The problem is putting that into practice.

If you're looking for some vegetarian recipes, Madhu Gadia, a registered dietitian, has a few to try, published recently in her new book, "The Indian Vegan Kitchen."

"Everyone should be eating more vegetables, and they're looking for recipes that have more flavo ...

Updated: Fri Nov 20, 2009