Nutrition News from Creators Syndicate

Fruits and Vegetables Good for Muscles, Too for 07/18/2008

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

One surprising way to preserve muscle mass as we age could be to eat more fruits and vegetables. It's the potassium in the fruits and veggies that can make a difference, according to research recently published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, March 2008.

A study was conducted by scientists at the Jean Mayer USA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University i ...

Updated: Fri Jul 18, 2008

Eating Slower Helps in Weight Control for 07/25/2008

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Here's a very easy change to make in your eating habits that could help you lose weight: Eat more slowly.

A study by researchers at the University of Rhode Island seems to support the "slow-down weight-control method." According to the July issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 30 healthy women were studied on two test visits to compare slow and quick eatin ...

Updated: Fri Jul 25, 2008

Older Exercisers Beware of Rewarding Yourselves Too Much for 08/01/2008

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

If you're over 40 and exercising to improve your health, do you need extra nutrition? Depends on the frequency, intensity and duration of the exercise, according to the latest issue of the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. An article in the July/August edition, found that in general, nutrient needs do not change much for older individuals who exercise regularly, yet moderately, for the pu ...

Updated: Fri Aug 01, 2008

German Study Emphasizes Breakfast for Boys for 08/08/2008

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Most of us know that breakfast is an important meal. A new study suggests breakfast is even more important for adolescent males than previously thought. The study, reported in the journal Pediatrics and by Reuters Health, finds that young adults might be less attentive in school when they skip breakfast.

Dr. Katharina Widenhorn-Mueller of Ulm University in Ulm, Germany, and her colleague ...

Updated: Fri Aug 08, 2008

This News About Eggs is Sunny Side Up for 08/15/2008

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Eating eggs may help overweight adults lose weight and feel more energetic, according to U.S. researchers. Their two-month study of overweight or obese adults, ages 25 to 60, found that those who ate two eggs for breakfast as part of a calorie-reduced diet lost 65 percent more weight, had a 61 percent greater reduction in body mass index, and had higher energy levels than those who ate bagels f ...

Updated: Fri Aug 15, 2008

Study Casts Doubt on Calcium Supplements for 08/22/2008

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

People, especially the elderly, may reach for calcium supplements in hopes of protecting themselves against bone fractures in case of a fall. But a recent analysis of several studies found no reduction in risk of hip fracture with calcium supplementation. The information was published in the (begin ital) Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

The research agrees with another study suggesting ...

Updated: Fri Aug 22, 2008

Study: Parents Must Lead the Way to Healthy Eatings for 08/29/2008

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

This may not come as a surprise, but if you want your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables, start eating them yourself. In a study of more than 1,300 families, researchers found that when parents boosted their own consumption of fruits and vegetables, so did their young children.

The findings, reported in the journal Preventive Medicine, point to the importance of parents &q ...

Updated: Fri Aug 29, 2008

Study Measures Milk's Benefits to Growing Bones for 09/05/2008

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Moms have always said drink your milk to be healthy. However, until recently it was unclear how long-term dairy intake contributes to the many aspects of bone health in children, including bone density, bone mineral content, and bone area. A new study published in The Journal of Pediatrics investigated the effect of childhood dairy intake on adolescent bone health and backs up what mom ...

Updated: Fri Sep 05, 2008

Popeye Knew How to Avoid Type 2 Diabetes for 09/12/2008

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Here's another reason to try to eat more fruits and green leafy vegetables. Green leafy vegetables and whole fruit could be the latest weapons against the diabetes epidemic, according to Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter. An 18-year epidemiological study of 71,346 women found that each additional serving of green leafy vegetables such as kale or spinach was associated with a 9 perc ...

Updated: Fri Sep 12, 2008

Nutrition Guidelines Help Children Make the Grade for 09/19/2008

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Back to school prompts many of us to take a fresh look at what we're serving our children for meals. As children transition from summer vacation back to the classroom, their eating environments, meal patters and food sources usually change.

Life may seem to get busier, as extracurricular activities are also often added. However, the school year's structure and potential resources can pos ...

Updated: Fri Sep 19, 2008

Podleski Sisters Add Healthy Ideas to Recipes for 09/26/2008

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Canadian sisters Greta and Janet Podleski have a mission to make Americans feel better, look better and cook better. They self-published a cookbook (“Looneyspoons”) that was on the best-seller list in Canada for 85 weeks. Their second cookbook, “Crazy Plates” was a finalist for the James Beard Foundation Cookbooks, and helped launch a Food Network television show. For Americans, they have revam ...

Updated: Fri Sep 26, 2008

Consumers Warned About Plastics in Food for 10/03/2008

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Should you be worried about plastics and your food? An article in the Sept. 17 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association discusses the health effects of the chemical bisphenol A, or BPA, a chemical in plastics. It is widely found in the lining of food containers, plastic bottles, compact discs, carbonless paper, and many medical devices. It also is used to coat metal pro ...

Updated: Fri Oct 03, 2008

New Guidelines Set Record Straight on Exercise for 10/10/2008

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The new exercise guidelines released recently haven’t changed the basic message — you need to get moving to stay healthy. Adults gain substantial health benefits from 2 ½ hours a week of moderate aerobic physical activity, and children benefit from one hour or more of physical activity a day, according to the new Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. The comprehensive set of r ...

Updated: Fri Oct 10, 2008

Study Finds Coffee Consumption is Mostly Benign for 10/17/2008

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Female coffee drinkers will be happy to know the results of this study: Caffeine consumption does not appear to be associated with an overall increase in breast cancer, according to a report in the Oct. 13 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. However, the study finds if you have had breast cancer, you may want to decrease your caffeine consumption.

Over 10 years of follow-up, women wh ...

Updated: Fri Oct 17, 2008

Study Links Eating Fast and Weight Gain for 10/24/2008

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Leave it to the Japanese. A new study finds that the faster we eat, the more likely we are to gain weight. The findings, published in the British Medical Journal, found that people who eat quickly until full are three times more likely to be overweight. The researchers conclude that eating styles and not just what or how much is eaten, play a role in the obesity epidemic. Part of the problem is ...

Updated: Fri Oct 24, 2008

Americans Increasingly Turn to Internet for Food Information for 10/31/2008

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Most Americans turn to the television, magazines and to the Internet for their nutrition information, according to a survey released recently at the American Dietetic Association annual meeting in Chicago.

The nationwide consumer survey, “Nutrition and You: Trends 2008” found that more than six in 10 respondents (63 percent) watch television for food and nutrition information ...

Updated: Fri Oct 31, 2008

Americans Increasingly Turn to Internet for Food Information for 10/31/2008

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The nationwide consumer survey, "Nutrition and You: Trends 2008" found that more than six in 10 respondents (63 percent) watch television for food and nutrition information, ...

Updated: Fri Oct 31, 2008

Diet Makes a Difference in Cancer Prevention for 11/07/2008

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Looking for ways to cut your risk of developing cancer? Karen Collins, registered dietitian with the American Cancer Research Institute shared 10 recommendations at the recent annual meeting of the American Dietetic Association:

Be as lean as possible without becoming underweight. Don't just look at the scale — check your waist measurement as a crude measurement of your abdominal f ...

Updated: Fri Nov 07, 2008

Enjoy the Holiday Season, But Sensibly for 11/14/2008

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

When the average American sits down to a Thanksgiving spread, they typically consume 3,000 calories and a whopping 229 grams of fat ... and that's just dinner. Cooking Light magazine offers some tips on how to avoid overeating this holiday season.

1. Eat regularly. Avoid eating smaller-than-normal portions for breakfast and lunch when you are expecting a large dinner. Feeling ravenous at ...

Updated: Fri Nov 14, 2008

Breast Cancer, Fruits and Vegetables for 11/21/2008

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Eating fruits and vegetables may play a protective role against breast cancer. A study was conducted by John Pierce of the University of California-San Diego, called the Women's Healthy Eating and Living (WHEL) trial in 1993. The study randomly assigned 3,088 women, ages 18-70 years, who had early stage breast cancer to different groups to compare the effects of eating different amounts of high ...

Updated: Fri Nov 21, 2008