When Treating Mental Disorders, Don’t Ignore Diet And Nutrition February 11, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Australian scientists who systematically reviewed earlier studies show a strong link between nutritional deficiency and mental health that should not be ignored. In fact, psychiatry can only go only so far in treating psychological problems without taking into account diet quality. There is “emerging and compelling evidence”, they argue, that nutrition is as important in diagnosing and treating mental disorders as it is in treating heart or digestive problems. The researchers conclude that “nutrient-based prescription” could help with the management of mental disorders “at the individual and population level”, and even among children and adolescents. Jerome Sarris et al., "Nutritional medicine as mainstream in psychiatry. ", The Lancet Psychiatry, February 11, 2015, © Elsevier Limited

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FDA Approves Implantable Electrical Anti-Hunger Device For Obese Patients February 11, 2015: 12:00 AM EST The FDA has approved the use of an electrical device to treat obese patients – BMI higher than 35 -- age 18 and older who have not been able to diet away their excess pounds. The Enteromedics Maestro Rechargeable System targets the nerve pathway between the brain and stomach that controls feelings of hunger and fullness. A rechargeable electrical pulse generator, wire leads and electrodes implanted surgically into the abdomen send intermittent electrical pulses to the abdominal vagus nerve. A clinical study testing safety and effectiveness found that after 12 months, the experimental group (with an activated implanted Maestro) lost 8.5 percent more excess weight than the control group (whose Maestro was implanted but not activated). "FDA approves first-of-kind device to treat obesity", News release, FDA, February 11, 2015, © USFDA

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Why Carbs – Refined Or Otherwise – Are Not Necessarily A Dietary Desperado February 9, 2015: 12:00 AM EST The current “wisdom” about beneficial versus harmful foods may not be so "wise" after all. There is a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding about carbohydrates, the glycemic index (GI), etc. The foodie trend these days is to avoid white bread, pasta, refined sugar and other high GI foods to feel better and live healthier. But the fact is that carbs can be healthful or harmful, “depending on which, and how many, you eat”. The real problem is overconsumption, experts note. There’s no rational reason to avoid bread, pasta and refined sugar – regardless of the GI rating – as long as they are consumed in moderation. Another key fact: low-GI foods like whole grain bread or legumes contain more nutrients. That may be the main reason – not the low GI rating – scientific studies have found that disease risk is lower when you eat them. Tamar Haspel, "Is it really worth not eating bread, pasta and other carbs?", The Washington Post, February 09, 2015, © The Washington Post Company

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Overweight Kiwis Present A Marketing Opportunity For Healthful Food Manufacturers February 5, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Manufacturers of healthful foods should find reasons for optimism in a Nielsen survey taken recently in New Zealand. Nearly 60 percent felt they were overweight and would probably pay a premium for foods that were more healthful or would help them lose weight. Four out of five New Zealanders trying to lose weight are changing their diet to shed pounds. Nielsen says suppliers and retailers should take advantage of the opportunity to offer consumers “innovative, tasty foods with health benefits”. Lance Dobson, "A Hunger For Healthy: New Zealand's Appetite To Battle The Bulge", Report, Nielsen, February 05, 2015, © The Nielsen Company

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Boosting Daily Protein Intake Is Important For Healthy Aging February 4, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Aging and eating less protein tend to slow the body’s muscle-building efficiency. Eating more protein can reverse that process, leading to a healthier weight, better fitness and an improved quality of life. A new U.S. study involving 20 healthy adults between 52-75 years of age varied the distribution and amounts of protein meals over a four-day test period. The researchers found that the amount of protein consumed – but not the distribution pattern -- had a significant impact on muscle protein synthesis. The researchers recommend that older adults ingest about 93 g of protein a day (for a 170-pound person) to encourage maximum protein synthesis. This represents a significantly higher amount of protein than the current recommended dietary allowance (RDA). I.-Y. Kim et al., "Quantity of dietary protein intake, but not pattern of intake, affects net protein balance primarily through differences in protein synthesis in older adults. ", AJP: Endocrinology and Metabolism, February 04, 2015, © American Physiological Society

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New York Orders Big Retailers To Stop Selling Phony Dietary Supplements February 3, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Four national retail chains were accused by the State of New York of selling “fraudulent and in many cases contaminated” dietary supplements. The state attorney general sent cease-and-desist orders to Walmart, Walgreens, Target and GNC including test results showing that supplements contained cheap fillers and hazardous substances, and often none of the labeled product. Five of six of GNC’s “Herbal Plus” supplements “were either unrecognizable or a substance other than what they claimed to be”. Three of six Target supplements (ginkgo biloba, St. John’s wort and valerian root) did not contain the advertised ingredient. Instead they contained powdered rice, beans, peas and wild carrots. Anahad O'connor , "What’s in Those Supplements?", The New York Times, February 03, 2015, © The New York Times Company

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Couch Potatoes – Even Active Ones -- Have Higher Risk Of Health Problems January 30, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Sitting for long periods of time – regardless of the amount of time spent exercising -- is bad for health, a Canadian study confirms. In fact, the amount of time spent sitting is directly proportional to the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and death. The meta-analysis of previous studies on sedentary behavior found that the negative effects of sitting time on health were more noticeable among people who did little or no exercise than among those who exercised a lot. The researchers said more research is needed to determine how much physical activity is needed to offset the health risks associated with sitting for long periods of time. Aviroop Biswas et al., "Sedentary Time and Its Association With Risk for Disease Incidence, Mortality, and Hospitalization in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. ", Annals of Internal Medicine, January 30, 2015, © American College of Physicians

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Sugary Drinks May Spur Early Menstruation, Affecting Obesity, Breast Cancer January 27, 2015: 12:00 AM EST A Harvard University study that recorded the health histories of girls aged 9 to 14, tracking their consumption of sugary drinks, reports that those who consumed the most on average started their periods earlier than others. The study, conducted between 1996 and 2001, shows that girls who drank more than 1.5 servings a day began to menstruate 2.7 months earlier than their peers. The researchers said a main concern is childhood obesity, but early menstruation has also been associated with breast cancer. A 2.7 month decrease in age at onset of menstruation “likely has a modest impact on breast cancer risk”. J.L. Carwile et al. , "Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and age at menarche in a prospective study of US girls. ", Human Reproduction, January 27, 2015, © Carwile et al.

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Poultry Buyers Neither Handle, Nor Cook, The Birds Safely, Study Finds January 26, 2015: 12:00 AM EST A large percentage of consumers who buy poultry neither handle nor cook it properly, according to a U.S. study. Less than two-thirds of consumers own a food thermometer to check whether poultry is properly cooked, and less than 10 percent who own thermometers use them. It was also found that only 18 percent of consumers correctly store raw poultry products in the refrigerator, and only 11 percent of consumers who thaw raw poultry in cold water do it correctly. Nearly 70 percent rinse or wash raw poultry before cooking it, a possibly dangerous habit because of the risk of splashing contaminated water around the kitchen. Katherine M. Kosa et al., "Consumer-Reported Handling of Raw Poultry Products at Home: Results from a National Survey. ", Journal of Food Protection, January 26, 2015, © International Association for Food Protection

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High Cholesterol Should Be Treated Much Earlier To Decrease Risk Of Heart Disease January 26, 2015: 12:00 AM EST A new U.S. study finds that people aged 35 to 55 – and even younger -- should be paying more attention to their cholesterol levels, or they will face health problems as they get older. The study analyzed data collected on 1,478 adults who were free of heart disease at age 55. Researchers calculated how long each participant had high cholesterol by age 55; they followed them for as long as 20 years to find out whether higher cholesterol levels affected the risk of heart disease. They found that each decade of high cholesterol raised the risk of heart disease by 39 percent. In other words, the cumulative effects of even mildly or moderately high cholesterol levels posed a significant risk to heart health. Ann Marie Navar-Boggan et al., "Hyperlipidemia in Early Adulthood Increases Long-Term Risk of Coronary Heart Disease. ", Circulation, January 26, 2015, © American Heart Association, Inc.

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Umami, Kokumi Flavors May Contribute To Better Health January 25, 2015: 12:00 AM EST The umami taste, the so-called “fifth taste” triggered by the use of monosodium glutamate (MSG), improves salivation and contributes to oral and overall health, a Japanese study reports. Forty-four Japanese patients over aged 65 had experienced a loss of taste, as well as reduced salivation, perhaps because of disease or medications. The reduced salivation led to taste and eating disorders. The participants were given a seaweed tea with a strong umami flavor. The tea increased saliva flow and improved taste sensation. Another study showed that the flavor known as “kokumi” improves the taste of low-fat foods and could also contribute to healthier eating. Ole G Mouritsen, "The science of taste. ", Flavour, January 25, 2015, © Ole G Mouritsen

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Orange Juice Delivers Far More Bioaccessible Nutrients Than The Fruit Itself January 21, 2015: 12:00 AM EST German researchers who compared the amounts and bioavailability of nutrients in oranges and processed orange juice found that the juice might actually be better for you. True, the production of pasteurized orange juice slightly lowers the levels of carotenoids, flavonoids and vitamin C. But it significantly boosts bioaccessibility (the ability of the body to absorb and use the nutrients.) In fact, though juicing oranges dramatically cuts flavonoids, the nutrients that are left are much more bioaccessible than those in orange segments. Julian K. Aschoff et al., "In Vitro Bioaccessibility of Carotenoids, Flavonoids, and Vitamin C from Differently Processed Oranges and Orange Juices [Citrus sinensis(L.) Osbeck]. ", Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, January 21, 2015, © American Chemical Society

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Beet Juice Does Not Enhance Blood Flow During Exercise -- Study January 19, 2015: 12:00 AM EST U.S. researchers who tested whether beet juice improves muscle blood flow and athletic performance found that the widely held belief does not hold up under scientific scrutiny. The researchers gave participants either a placebo drink containing beetroot juice without nitrates or a relatively high dose of nitrate-rich beetroot juice. The latter did not enhance the natural rise in blood flow to the forearm muscles during handgrip exercises, and had no effect on the dilation of brachial arteries. Nitrate-rich beetroot juice does, however, "de-stiffen" blood vessels under resting conditions, potentially easing the workload of the heart. Jin-Kwang Kim et al., "Acute dietary nitrate supplementation does not augment submaximal forearm exercise hyperemia in healthy young men", Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, January 19, 2015, © Canadian Science Publishing

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High Fructose Corn Syrup Has Toxic Effect On Mice In Study January 16, 2015: 12:00 AM EST A mouse study has found that the fructose-glucose mix typical of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in processed foods is more toxic than the fructose-glucose mix in common table sugar used in baking. The main reason is that fructose and glucose in HFCS exist as separate molecules (monosaccharides), but combine into disaccharides in table sugar. The U.S. study compared two groups of mice fed a healthy diet with 25 percent calories from processed sugars: fructose-glucose monosaccharides like those in HFCS, or sucrose. Female mice on the fructose-glucose diet had death rates 1.87 times higher than females on the sucrose diet. They also produced 26.4 percent fewer offspring. J. S. Ruff et al., "Compared to Sucrose, Previous Consumption of Fructose and Glucose Monosaccharides Reduces Survival and Fitness of Female Mice. ", Journal of Nutrition, January 16, 2015, © American Society for Nutrition

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Study Shows Nordic Diet Can Fight Harmful Inflammation In Fat Tissue January 16, 2015: 12:00 AM EST The genes of participants in a Finnish clinical study, whose diet comprised whole grains, fruits, vegetables, canola oil, low-fat dairy and fish – the so-called “Nordic diet”, were much less likely to express inflammation factors in subcutaneous fat tissue, even without weight loss. Scientists believe the adverse health effects of being overweight or obese are caused by inflamed fat tissue. The study suggests that the Nordic diet can be used to fight low-grade inflammation in fat that is linked to a number of chronic diseases. M. Kolehmainen et al., "Healthy Nordic diet downregulates the expression of genes involved in inflammation in subcutaneous adipose tissue in individuals with features of the metabolic syndrome. ", American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, January 16, 2015, © American Society for Nutrition

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Avocados Should Be Included In Heart-Healthy Diet January 16, 2015: 12:00 AM EST A U.S. clinical trial that tested the relationship between avocados and health found that eating just one avocado a day can have significant heart-health benefits. When included in a heart healthy, cholesterol-lowering moderate-fat diet, avocados lowered low-density lipoprotein (“bad cholesterol”) levels in otherwise healthy overweight and obese individuals. Avocado eaters also had lower total cholesterol and lower triglycerides (fat) in their blood. Avocados are usually eaten in guacamole, but they can also be eaten with salads, vegetables, sandwiches, lean protein foods (like chicken or fish) or even whole, researchers said. Li Wang et al., "Effect of a Moderate Fat Diet With and Without Avocados on Lipoprotein Particle Number, Size and Subclasses in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Randomized, Controlled Trial. ", Journal of the American Heart Association, January 16, 2015, © Wang et al.

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Study Shows That Vitamin A Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes, Might Be Closely Linked January 15, 2015: 12:00 AM EST A Cornell Medical College study shows that a lack of vitamin A -- found in meat, fish, poultry, dairy foods, fruits and vegetables – may be a key factor in the development of type 2 diabetes. Vitamin A helps give rise to beta cells in the pancreas that produce the blood sugar-regulating hormone insulin. In a mouse study, the researchers found that a vitamin A deficiency spurred the death of beta cells, inhibiting insulin production. Insulin metabolizes sugars that come from food. The researchers suggest the possibility that a synthetic form of vitamin A might reverse the effects of type 2 diabetes. They hope to test the idea in preclinical and clinical studies. Steven Trasino et al., "Vitamin A Deficiency Causes Hyperglycemia and Loss of Pancreatic β-Cell Mass ", The Journal of Biological Chemistry, January 15, 2015, © American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Losing Weight – The Right Way – Is A Good New Year’s Resolution January 9, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Losing weight is frequently at the top of the list of New Year’s resolutions, but there are right ways and wrong ways to go about it, according to a family physician. Working out at the gym is certainly good for your health, for example, but you have to reduce caloric intake to shed pounds. Radically changing your diet is not a good idea. It’s better to just cut back a few hundred calories a day. Other insights to consider: weight loss supplements burn more muscle than fat; slow and steady weight loss is better than crash dieting; and losing even ten percent of weight will improve health by lowering blood pressure and reducing diabetes risk. Dr. Aaron Michelfelder, "Resolved to lose weight in 2015? Here are five bad strategies to avoid", News release, Loyola University Health System, January 09, 2015, © News release, Loyola University Health System

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Wonder Drug Dupes The Body Into Burning Fat January 9, 2015: 12:00 AM EST A multinational team of researchers has developed a drug that – in preclinical testing – stops weight gain, spurs fat burning, lowers cholesterol, controls blood sugar and minimizes inflammation. According to the scientists from the Salk Institute of Biological Studies, fexaramine is unlike appetite suppressants or caffeine-based diet drugs because it doesn’t dissolve in the blood. It remains in the intestines, acting like an “imaginary meal”. Fexaramine emits the same signals that the body sends out after a heavy meal, “so the body starts clearing out space to store it”. The body thinks it has consumed calories, though it hasn’t, and it starts burning fat, without side effects. Clinical trials are the next step, the scientists say. Sungsoon Fang et al., "Intestinal FXR agonism promotes adipose tissue browning and reduces obesity and insulin resistance. ", Nature Medicine, January 09, 2015, © Macmillan Publishers Limited

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2015: The Year Of Chickpea Flour? January 8, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Food writer Alison Spiegel predicts that chickpea flour – a “truly awesome flour” – will become a culinary star in 2015. It has virtues that foodies will appreciate, she notes, including being naturally gluten-free, high in protein, and rich in iron and fiber. In addition, chickpea flour’s versatility and subtle flavor make it useful for cooking both savory dishes and sweet desserts. A friend of hers uses chickpea flour to make Iranian dumplings, vegetable fritters, flatbreads and biscuits. It also works well in soups and yogurt sauces where it acts as a thickener that prevents curdling. Alison Spiegel, "Why Chickpea Flour Should Be Your New Gluten-Free Friend ", The Huffington Post, January 08, 2015, © TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc.

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Some Britons Embrace Healthful Eating In 2015 January 5, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Consumer research from Canadean finds that about two-thirds of Britons did not resolve to eat more healthfully in 2015. But one third did, mostly women and adults between 18 and 34. Two-thirds of those say they’ll eat more fruits and vegetable, 58 percent will eat less fat and 53 percent will eat less sugar. The most popular ways they will accomplish their goals – losing weight and feeling better -- is by exercising regularly, controlling portion sizes and cutting back on processed foods. Only 27 percent of men resolved to spend 2015 eating more healthfully (compared to about half of women). "New Year resolution: Over a third of the UK want to eat more healthily", Report, Canadean, January 05, 2015, © Canadean Ltd.

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Tesco Makes UK Checkout Lanes Chocolate-Free January 1, 2015: 12:00 AM EST Retailer Tesco said it has removed sweets and chocolates from checkouts at all company-owned stores in the UK. In 1994, Tesco removed sweets and chocolates from the checkouts at its larger stores. Its latest move means no sweets and chocolate products will be on display at about 2,000 Tesco Metro and Express convenience stores across the country. According to the company, its decision to make its checkout lanes free from sweets and chocolates is part of its efforts to “help customers live healthier lives.” "Sweets and chocolates removed from all checkouts from today", Tesco PLC, January 01, 2015, © Tesco

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Check The Scale Every Day If You’re Serious About Losing Weight December 30, 2014: 12:00 AM EST People who are trying to lose weight usually check the scale once in a while to determine their progress. But a new study of 40 people trying to lose weight finds that weight loss is related to the frequency of stepping on the scale. Researchers in Finland were careful to say there is no cause and effect relationship involved. But they observed nevertheless that study participants who weighed themselves more often – at least once a week or even daily -- tended to lose the most weight. The researchers advised dieters: “If you weigh yourself only once a week, do it on Wednesday because that will give you the most accurate reading." Elina E. Helander et al., "Are Breaks in Daily Self-Weighing Associated with Weight Gain? ", PLoS ONE, December 30, 2014, © Helander et al.

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Energy Drink Consumption Leads To Too Much Caffeine Intake By Children December 30, 2014: 12:00 AM EST About 20 percent of the children and adolescents in Denmark who drink energy beverages consume way too much caffeine, according to Danish scientists. Of adolescents aged 15 to 17 who drink cola or eat chocolate, as many as 33 percent take in too much caffeine. Energy drinks are sweetened soft drinks that contain 150 to 320 mg of caffeine per liter. Sales of such drinks have tripled in Denmark to about 11 million liters in 2013. Denmark’s National Food Institute recommends a maximum intake of 2.5 milligrams of caffeine per kg of body weight a day. People who drink too many energy drinks often experience insomnia, restlessness and heart palpitations. Jeppe Matthiessen , "Many children, adolescents get too much caffeine from energy drinks", News release, study by National Food Institute (published in Danish), December 30, 2014, © National Food Institute

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Even Irregular Physical Activity Lowers Blood Pressure, Sugar Levels December 30, 2014: 12:00 AM EST An analysis of health data compiled on more than 600,000 Kaiser Permanente members confirms that exercise, even irregularly, can play a major role in lowering blood sugar and blood pressure, and ultimately in improving a patient's cardiovascular health. Patients were categorized as “regularly active” (150 min. a week), “irregularly active” (less than 150 min. a week) or “inactive”. Women who were consistently and even irregularly active had lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure compared with those who were inactive. Men had lower diastolic blood pressure, though there was no link with their systolic blood pressure. Consistently and irregularly active patients (men and women) had fasting glucose levels lower than inactive patients. Deborah Rohm Young et al., "Associations Between Physical Activity and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Assessed in a Southern California Health Care System, 2010–2012. ", Preventing Chronic Disease, December 30, 2014, © Young et al.

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Yoga Is As Beneficial For Heart Health As Exercise December 30, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Dutch and U.S. researchers say they have compiled “promising evidence” that the ancient mind-body practice of yoga helps manage risk factors associated with heart disease, and may be as beneficial as biking or brisk walking. The researchers analyzed the results of 37 clinical trials involving 2,768 patients, finding that yoga improved body mass index and systolic blood pressure, lowered low-density (bad) lipoprotein cholesterol, and and raised high-density (good) lipoprotein cholesterol. The results suggest there are “some possible physiological aerobic benefits occurring with yoga practice, and some stress-reducing, relaxation effect occurring with aerobic exercise", the authors concluded. P. Chu et al., "The effectiveness of yoga in modifying risk factors for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. ", European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, December 30, 2014, © European Society of Cardiology

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Wild Blueberries Benefit Blood Pressure, Reduce Damaging Inflammation December 30, 2014: 12:00 AM EST The adverse effects of a high-fat diet can be reversed by eating wild blueberries, also known as bilberries, according to a study in Finland. Bilberries were shown to have beneficial effects on both blood pressure and nutrition-derived inflammatory responses, the researchers found in a mouse study. An integral part of the Nordic diet, bilberries contain polyphenols, especially anthocyanins, in significantly higher proportions than in commercially cultivated blueberries. Otto T. Mykkänen et al., "Wild Blueberries (Vaccinium myrtillus) Alleviate Inflammation and Hypertension Associated with Developing Obesity in Mice Fed with a High-Fat Diet. ", PLoS ONE, December 30, 2014, © Mykkänen et al.

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Study Finds Possible Cause Of Toxic Immune Reaction When Humans Eat Too Much Red Meat December 29, 2014: 12:00 AM EST U.S. scientists report in a mouse study that eating large amounts of red meat triggers a toxic immune response that causes inflammation and eventually cancer. The reaction is caused by a sugar contained in pork, beef and lamb, and present naturally in other carnivores. The human body, however, senses the sugar as a foreign invader, triggering the immune response. The scientists noted that eating small amounts of red meat – say, 2.5 ounces a day – provides good nutrition and should not be considered harmful. “We hope that our work will eventually lead the way to practical solutions for this catch-22," the researchers said. Sarah Knapton, "Red meat triggers toxic immune reaction which causes cancer, scientists find", The Telegraph, December 29, 2014, © Telegraph Media Group Limited

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Nestle Funds Research Into The Impact Of Nutrition On Genetics December 29, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Nestlé says it will contribute about $22 million to a six-year research effort involving scientists in the U.K., Switzerland, New Zealand and Singapore targeting the relationship between eating behaviors and genes. The company said the idea is to further understanding of the influence of nutrition and genetics at the beginning of life, and in future generations. One goal is to improve nutrition and reduce risk factors of pregnancy-related conditions such as gestational diabetes. "Nestlé boosts research into cutting-edge maternal nutrition and epigenetics", News release, Nestlé, December 29, 2014, © Nestlé

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NPA Says FDA Probiotic Product Warning Was “Unwarranted” December 26, 2014: 12:00 AM EST An organization representing the natural products industry said a recent FDA warning about the risk of fungal disease from certain probiotic supplements in people with compromised immune systems was misleading and not necessary. The Natural Products Association said FDA did not make clear that the problem arose from a “single lot from a single product” in the live bacteria/yeast category, and was not an industrywide threat. The NPA said such products – indeed all dietary supplements -- should not be taken by immunocomprised individuals. The group also noted that the product in question was administered in a clinical setting, and was not distributed to millions of consumers, so the warning was “unwarranted”. "NPA responds to FDA warning on probiotics", NewHope360.com, December 26, 2014, © Penton

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Hunger-Reducing Food Ingredient Developed In The U.K. December 20, 2014: 12:00 AM EST British scientists have improved on a naturally-produced gut chemical to create a food ingredient that may more quickly produce satiety when eaten. Propionate is produced in the gut when fiber is fermented by microbes. It triggers release of hormones that convince the brain a person is no longer hungry. The scientists have developed an enhanced version called inulin-propionate ester (IPE) that delivers a much larger dose of propionate. A small clinical trial showed that only one out of 25 volunteers given IPE gained more than three per cent of their body weight over 24 weeks, compared to six out of 24 given inulin. E. S. Chambers et al., "Effects of targeted delivery of propionate to the human colon on appetite regulation, body weight maintenance and adiposity in overweight adults. ", Gut, December 20, 2014, © Chambers et al.

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Potato Extract-Based Dietary Supplement Could Someday Solve Obesity Problem December 20, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A Canadian study in mice found that potato extract can prevent weight gain from a diet high in fat and refined carbohydrates. For the study, the researchers fed the mice an obesity-inducing diet for 10 weeks. Mice in the control group went from 25 grams to 41 grams. But those fed the potato extract – roughly equivalent to eating 30 potatoes – gained only seven grams. The reason for the difference is the high concentration of polyphenols, a beneficial chemical component of fruits and vegetable. The investigators don’t advise eating 30 potatoes a day, of course, but instead envisage creating a potato extract dietary supplement or kitchen cooking ingredient. Stan Kubow et al., "Extract of Irish potatoes (Solanum tuberosumL.) decreases body weight gain and adiposity and improves glucose control in the mouse model of diet-induced obesity. ", Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, December 20, 2014, © WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim

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Review Of Studies Finds That Fructose – Not Salt – Is Guilty Party In Hypertension December 20, 2014: 12:00 AM EST U.S. scientists who analyzed published scientific studies found that added sugar in processed foods – and not sodium content – may be the real culprit in the global increase in cardiovascular disease, the primary cause of premature death. The benefits of restricting salt content in the diet “are debatable”, the authors say. On the other hand, persuasive evidence from basic science, population studies, and clinical trials “implicates sugars, and particularly the monosaccharide fructose” – used in high fructose corn syrup – “as playing a major role in the development of hypertension [high blood pressure]”. The authors stressed that naturally-occurring sugars found in fruit and vegetables are not harmful to health. J. J. DiNicolantonio et al., "The wrong white crystals: not salt but sugar as aetiological in hypertension and cardiometabolic disease. ", Open Heart, December 20, 2014, © BMJ Publishing Group Ltd & British Cardiovascular Society

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Non-Diabetics Can Ignore Glycemic Index When Selecting Foods To Eat December 16, 2014: 12:00 AM EST U.S. researchers report that normal, overweight, or obese people – non-diabetics – do not necessarily benefit from eating low-glycemic index (GI) foods that take a long time to raise blood sugar levels. Their five-week controlled feeding study compared the impact of balanced, heart-healthy diets that emphasized low GI foods with diets that featured high GI foods. Low GI diets that were part of a heart-healthy regimen did not improve insulin sensitivity, lipid levels, or systolic blood pressure any more than high GI diets. The researchers concluded that selecting foods based on their ranking on the glycemic index “may not improve cardiovascular risk factors or insulin resistance”. Andrew M. Seaman, "Glycemic index shouldn't concern people without diabetes", Reuters.com, December 16, 2014, © Thomson Reuters

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Busting Myths About Bread’s Impact On The Gastrointestinal System December 15, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Some major myths are clouding our perception of the benefits and liabilities of eating bread. British dietitian Lucy Jones is determined to bust those myths, especially ones having to do with "bloating". Among the facts she assembles from scientific studies: yeast in bread does not cause bloating; increased fiber intake from bread may cause temporary bloating, but the gut eventually adjusts; a tiny percentage of people are allergic to gluten, but for the rest of humanity, there is no evidence that a wheat-free diet provides long-term health benefits; and there is no evidence to show that artisanal bread has a different gastrointestinal effect – less bloating, for example – than industrial (supermarket) bread, though whole grain flour may be more nutritious. Natasha Preskey, "Dietitian Explains Why Bread Doesn't Bloat You And How Avoiding It Could Damage Your Health", The Huffington Post UK, December 15, 2014, © AOL (UK) Limited

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Mindfulness May Have Many Benefits, But Weight Loss Isn’t One Of Them December 11, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A review of the findings of 19 studies on the impact of mindfulness on weight loss found 13 that said the impact was positive -- but all were flawed. All of the studies lacked either a measure of the change in mindfulness or a statistical analysis of the link between being mindful and shedding pounds. One study that quantified weight reductions and increased mindfulness found no connection between the two. And one study that recorded the increase in mindfulness found no impact on weight loss. The U.S. researchers concluded that the review showed “we still have a long way to go to provide convincing evidence of the benefits of mindfulness for weight loss”. Olson, KayLoni L. et al., "Mindfulness and Weight Loss: A Systematic Review. ", Psychosomatic Medicine, December 11, 2014, © American Psychosomatic Society

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Study Links BPA Intake From Plastic Containers To Hypertension December 8, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Add a new item to the list of health concerns related to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA), a common constituent of plastic bottles, packaging and food and beverage cans. A new study found that the BPA levels in the urine of people who drank soy milk from a can rose dramatically within two hours, along with blood pressure. Those who drank the same beverage from glass bottles without BPA linings, however, experienced no increase in blood pressure. The researchers said a single instance of BPA intake and increased blood pressure is probably not of concern. But drinking from multiple cans or plastic bottles every day could contribute to hypertension. Anahad O'Connor, "BPA in Cans and Plastic Bottles Linked to Quick Rise in Blood Pressure", The New York Times, December 08, 2014, © The New York Times Company

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Carb Restriction More Important Than Fat Restriction In Weight Loss December 5, 2014: 12:00 AM EST The findings of a clinical study by U.S. researchers should be encouraging news for adherents of low-carb, high-fat/high protein diets like Atkins. While calories (2,500) and protein content (130 g) were kept the same, 16 participants with metabolic disorder were fed six three-week diets that gradually increased carb content while fat and saturated fat were reduced. Total saturated fat in the blood did not increase – it even dropped in most people -- despite being increased in the diet as carb intake dropped. The biomarker palmitoleic fatty acid, associated with unhealthy metabolism of carbs, dropped with low-carb intake. But it gradually increased as carbs were re-introduced. “Since more than half of Americans show some signs of carb intolerance, it makes more sense to focus on carb restriction than fat restriction," the researchers concluded. Brittanie M. Volk et al., "Effects of Step-Wise Increases in Dietary Carbohydrate on Circulating Saturated Fatty Acids and Palmitoleic Acid in Adults with Metabolic Syndrome. ", PLoS ONE, December 05, 2014, © Volk et al.

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Aerated Drinks Increase Stomach Volume, Reduce Appetite December 3, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A small clinical trial conducted by British and Dutch researchers finds that aerated or foamy drinks decrease appetite enough to be useful as adietary tool. Participants included 20 healthy adult males aged 18 to 60. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was used to measure volumes of foam, liquid and air layers in the stomachs of the participants. The researchers tested three beverages, each with 110 calories: skimmed-milk powder, xanthan gum and water and lemon syrup. The products were either non-aerated, aerated (foamy) stable, and aerated less stable. The researchers found that the foamy drinks significantly increased gastric volumes and reduced hunger. Kathryn Murray et al., "Aerated drinks increase gastric volume and reduce appetite as assessed by MRI: a randomized, balanced, crossover trial", The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, December 03, 2014, © American Society for Nutrition

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Mediterranean Diet Linked To Longer Telomeres, Longer Life December 3, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A U.S. study shows that eating a Mediterranean diet (i.e., fruits, vegetables, nuts, olive oil, fish, etc.) might help extend a person’s lifespan by keeping chromosomes, particularly their telomeres, intact. Telomeres sit on the end of chromosomes like the plastic aglets at the end of shoelaces. With aging, telomeres fray and shorten, scrambling genetic codes. Researchers analyzed dietary data on 4,676 healthy middle-aged women who also had a blood test to measure telomere length. Results showed that greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet was significantly associated with longer telomeres. Each one point change in diet score corresponded on average to 1.5 years of telomere aging. M. Crous-Bou et al., "Mediterranean diet and telomere length in Nurses' Health Study: population based cohort study. ", British Medical Journal, December 03, 2014, © Elsevier Inc.

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Winter Depression Probably Caused By Reduced Sunlight And Vitamin D December 2, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Vitamin D deficiency has been linked with a host of health issues, but a new study finds a link with certain mental health problems, too. U.S. and Australian researchers reviewed more than 100 scientific articles, finding an association between vitamin D deficiency and seasonal depression, sometimes called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). People with SAD show the same symptoms year after year, beginning in the fall and continuing through winter. The researchers are convinced by their findings that reduced sunlight – which produces vitamin D in the body – during the winter months probably contributes to SAD. Low vitamin D levels reduce the brain chemicals serotonin and dopamine, which are linked to depression. Alan E. Stewart et al., "Possible contributions of skin pigmentation and vitamin D in a polyfactorial model of seasonal affective disorder. ", Medical Hypotheses, December 02, 2014, © Elsevier Ltd.

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Restricting Eating Times Could Prevent Weight Gain, Bolster Weight Loss December 2, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Restricting eating to eight-to-12 hours in a day could help ward off high cholesterol, diabetes and obesity, a U.S. study in mice suggests. The problem has arisen among children and adults who eat more as they spend more time in artificial light, as well as watching television, and interacting with tablets and smartphones. The researchers subjected 400 normal and obese mice to various diets and restrictions on eating times. The benefits of time-restricted feeding were evident regardless of the weight of the mice, type of diet or length of the time restriction. Even when their diets were high in fat, fat and sucrose or just fructose, time-restricted mice gained less weight than their unrestricted counterparts. Amandine Chaix et al., "Time-Restricted Feeding Is a Preventative and Therapeutic Intervention against Diverse Nutritional Challenges. ", Cell Metabolism, December 02, 2014, © Elsevier Inc.

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Compound In Chinese Medicinal Plant Thwarts Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes In Mice December 1, 2014: 12:00 AM EST In a mouse study, Japanese researchers discovered that a compound present in a flowering plant used in Chinese medicine may inhibit development of metabolic disorders associated with obesity, diabetes and fatty liver disease. Iisoliquiritigenin from the plant glycyrrhiza uralensis (Gan Cao) did a good job of inhibiting production of a high-fat, diet-induced inflammation factor (IL-1beta) in fat tissue, compared with other inflammation inhibitors, in one of the groups of mice. The researchers said that their findings could lead to development of a new herbal medication for obesity-related diseases. H. Honda et al., "Isoliquiritigenin is a potent inhibitor of NLRP3 inflammasome activation and diet-induced adipose tissue inflammation. ", Journal of Leukocyte Biology, December 01, 2014, © Society for Leukocyte Biology

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Celiac Sufferers Can Try These Alternative Flours For Holiday Baking November 24, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Food writer Sarah-Jane Bedwell offers some suggestions for holiday baking to people with celiac disease (severe allergic reaction to the protein gluten) or a wheat allergy. Her focus is on six alternative flours: almond, rice, amaranth, potato, buckwheat and chickpea. Each has its virtues as a replacement for wheat flour. For example, buckwheat makes a whole grain flour that has a rich, nutty flavor, is high in fiber, calcium and protein and is “great in bread or muffin recipes”. Vitamin B-rich potato flour attracts and holds water, so it works great for making moist breads, pancakes, and waffles. Sarah-Jane Bedwell, "6 Alternative Flours for Gluten Free Baking", TheHuffingtonPost.com, November 24, 2014, © TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc.

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The Health Benefits Of Cooking With Unground Wheat Berries November 23, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A Mayo Clinic dietitian describes the health benefits of cooking with wheat berries, the mostly unprocessed kernels of wheat that contain the germ, endosperm and bran, but not the hull. Ground wheat berries are used to make whole wheat flour, but even before grinding, the berries can be used to make soups, stews, salads, bread, stuffing and other foods. A half cup of cooked wheat berries has 150 calories, four grams of fiber, plus magnesium, selenium, manganese, phosphorus and lignans, thought to protect against breast and prostate cancer. Several wheat berry recipes are offered along with tips for preparation and storage. Susan Leifer, "Wheat berries boost whole grain intake", La Crosse Tribune, November 23, 2014, © La Crosse Tribune

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Popular Diet Plans Work In The Short Term, But Are Ineffective Over The Long Haul November 21, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A Canadian review of clinical trials involving four commercial diet plans -- Atkins, South Beach, Weight Watchers, and Zone -- that promise not only weight loss but improved cardiovascular health found that all helped dieters lose weight in the short term. However, the trials provided little evidence that the diets worked in the long run, or that they improved heart health. Weight Watchers dieters lost an average 7.7 to 13.2 pounds after a year compared to 1.8 to 11.9 pounds with usual care. But at two years, dieters had regained a lot of the pounds. In a head to head comparison of diets, those on Atkins lost the most, an average 4.6 to 10.3 pounds. The control group lost about 4.85 pounds. R. Atallah et al. , "Long-Term Effects of 4 Popular Diets on Weight Loss and Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. ", Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, November 21, 2014, © American Heart Association, Inc.

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Obese Britons Are Blissfully Unaware Their Health Is At Risk November 21, 2014: 12:00 AM EST About 2,000 overweight and obese people in the U.K. were surveyed in 2012 about their weight and body mass index. Only 11 percent of the women – seven percent of the men -- accurately pegged themselves as obese. Most of the women described themselves as very overweight or just right. Ninety percent of those surveyed did not know the BMI threshold for obesity. The researchers suggested that as bigger sizes become the new normal, overweight and obese people are less likely to recognize the health problems -- including cancer -- associated with their weight. F. Johnson et al., "Do weight perceptions among obese adults in Great Britain match clinical definitions? Analysis of cross-sectional surveys from 2007 and 2012. ", BMJ Open, November 21, 2014, © BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids In Fish Oil Help Prevent Gastrointestinal Cancers November 21, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Researchers in Missouri have found compelling evidence in a review of scientific studies that eating the right kinds of fatty fish can prevent development of the type of tumors found in breast, prostate, pancreas, colon and other gastrointestinal cancers. Omega-3s in fatty fish seem to work the same way as low-dose aspirin: by inhibiting the activity of the cox-2 enzyme, a major contributor to adenocarcinomas. The researchers noted that olive oil used in Italy in cooking and as a salad dressing is low in omega-6; omega-3-rich fish is a staple in the Italian diet. A high ratio of omega-3s to omega-6s is the key. Subjects in Italian studies who consumed fish at least twice weekly were at a significantly lower risk for a number of gastrointestinal cancers. James J. DiNicolantonio et al., "A Higher Dietary Ratio of Long-Chain Omega-3 to Total Omega-6 Fatty Acids for Prevention of COX-2-Dependent Adenocarcinomas. ", Nutrition and Cancer, November 21, 2014, © Informa UK Limited

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Applying Genetic Information Helps Improve Eating Habits November 21, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Canadian researchers have found that tailoring one’s diet using genetic information improves eating habits better than following standardized diet advice. The researchers collected data on the intake of caffeine, sodium, vitamin C and sugar from 138 healthy young adults who were then divided into two groups. One group was given DNA-based dietary advice while the other group was given current standard dietary advice. Dietary habits were checked after three and 12 months. Those who received DNA-based dietary advice showed dietary improvement after three months and even more so after a year. The genetic dietary advice was provided by a University of Toronto start-up company that develops genetic test kits for personalized nutrition. Daiva E. Nielsen & Ahmed El-Sohemy, "Disclosure of Genetic Information and Change in Dietary Intake: A Randomized Controlled Trial. ", PLoS ONE, November 21, 2014, © Nielsen, El-Sohemy

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Sugary Drinks Do Not Affect Teenage Metabolism, As Long As Kids Stay Active November 18, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Weight-stable, physically active adolescents who consume moderate amounts of sugary drinks every day need not worry about adverse metabolic impact, a new U.S. study has found. Researchers measured insulin sensitivity and cholesterol levels of participants (boys and girls 15 to 20 years old) after they had consumed a couple of cans of either high-glucose or high-fructose beverages daily for two weeks. The researchers found that as long as the kids stayed active, there was little adverse impact from drinking the sugary beverages. T. D. Heden et al., "Moderate amounts of fructose- or glucose-sweetened beverages do not differentially alter metabolic health in male and female adolescents. ", American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, November 18, 2014, © American Society for Nutrition

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