People Who Cook At Home Eat Healthier Food, Consume Fewer Calories November 17, 2014: 12:00 AM EST U.S. researchers who analyzed data from a recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that people who cook at home a lot tend to eat healthier and consume fewer calories than those who cook less. The data came from questionnaires answered by more than 9,000 participants aged 20 and older about what they ate during a 24-hour period. The eight percent who cooked dinner once or less a week consumed 2,301 total calories, 84 grams of fat and 135 grams of sugar. The forty-eight percent who cooked dinner six to seven times a week consumed 2,164 calories, 81 grams of fat and 119 grams of sugar on an average day. Julia A Wolfson & Sara N Bleich, "Is cooking at home associated with better diet quality or weight-loss intention? ", Public Health Nutrition, November 17, 2014, © Cambridge University Press

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Some Breads Are Better For Weight Loss Than Others November 17, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Weight loss can only happen on a balanced diet that features plenty of fruits and vegetables, as well as complex carbohydrates like bread. Some breads are better for weight loss, however, than others. The eight breads that help dieters shed pounds are: oat bread, whole wheat, brown rice bread, whole wheat pita, flaxseed, rye bread, Ezekiel bread, and gluten-free. A physician commenter on the article, however, said only Ezekiel bread (barley, wheat, lentils, beans, spelt and millet) and genuine sourdough should be eaten by dieters. The other varieties of whole grain breads raise blood sugar levels significantly, prompt insulin release contributing to pre-diabetes, and should be avoided when trying to lose weight. "8 Types Of Bread For Weight Loss", BoldSky.com, November 17, 2014, © Greynium Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd

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Beet Juice Improves Quality Of Life Of Heart Failure Patients November 15, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A new U.S. study on the health impact of beet juice finds that the nitrate it contains not only increases blood flow to skeletal muscles, improving athletic performance, it also boosts blood flow in heart failure patients. Nitrate is reduced in the mouth by bacteria into nitrite, and then reduced to nitric oxide when swallowed, which dilates the blood vessels, and allows blood to go where it needs to go. That increased blood flow makes it easier for wheelchair-bound heart patients to get up and move around, which speeds recovery and raises the quality of life. Scott K. Ferguson et al., "Microvascular oxygen pressures in muscles comprised of different fiber types: Impact of dietary nitrate supplementation. ", Nitric Oxide, November 15, 2014, © Elsevier B.V.

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Vegan Diet Is Best For Shedding Pounds November 15, 2014: 12:00 AM EST U.S. researchers who compared the weight loss results of different types of diets found that a strict vegan diet worked best at cutting pounds. The study involved 50 overweight individuals over six months who were randomly assigned to vegan, semi-vegetarian, pesco-vegetarian, vegetarian or omnivorous diets. At the end of six months, individuals on the vegan diet lost more weight than those on a mostly plant-based diet, and those on an omnivorous diet (a mix of animal products and plant based foods) by an average of 4.3 percent, or 16.5 pounds. The researchers also found that vegan diets improved macronutrients more than other diets. Gabrielle M. Turner-McGrievy et al., "Comparative effectiveness of plant-based diets for weight loss: A randomized controlled trial of five different diets. ", Nutrition, November 15, 2014, © Elsevier Inc.

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Coffee Compound Might Someday Offset Negative Impact Of Weight Gain November 14, 2014: 12:00 AM EST U.S. researchers who conducted a study in mice fed a high-fat diet found that chlorogenic acid (CGA), a compound found in coffee, significantly reduces insulin resistance and accumulation of liver fat. The mice received a dose of CGA that is much higher than what humans absorb through regular coffee consumption. But the researchers plan to study the possibillity of developing an improved CGA formulation specifically for human consumption that could form the basis of a therapeutic to offset the negative effects of excessive weight gain -- including diabetes and heart disease. Yongjie Ma et al., "Chlorogenic Acid Improves High Fat Diet-Induced Hepatic Steatosis and Insulin Resistance in Mice. ", Pharmaceutical Research, November 14, 2014, © Springer International Publishing AG

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Weight Gain When Exercising Aerobically Can Be Prevented November 12, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A U.S. study of 81 overweight, sedentary women who participated in an exercise program ostensibly to improve their fitness found that many of the women actually gained weight over 12 weeks. The researchers wondered why. Almost 70 percent had added some fat mass, and several had gained as much as 10 pounds, mostly fat. But those who had lost weight after four weeks tended to continue to lose weight. The researchers concluded that the best way to lose weight when exercising is to check the scale after a month: if you’ve lost weight, then stick to the diet and physical activity level that has worked so far. Gretchen Reynolds, "Exercising but Gaining Weight", The New York Times, November 12, 2014, © The New York Times Company

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Vitamin B With Folic Acid Does Not Prevent Or Improve Memory Loss November 12, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Dutch researchers have determined that, despite earlier observational studies, taking folic acid and vitamin B12 over long periods of time does not reduce the risk of memory loss. The study was conducted in 2,919 older patients with high levels of the amino acid homocysteine – thought to be associated with memory loss. Folic acid and vitamin B12 do lower homocysteine levels, but after two years of supplementation the researchers found no difference between the patients who took supplements and those who took a placebo in the scores on thinking and memory tests. N. L. van der Zwaluw et al., "Results of 2-year vitamin B treatment on cognitive performance: Secondary data from an RCT. ", Neurology, November 12, 2014, © American Academy of Neurology

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Dietary Changes Would Benefit The Health Of Humans And The Planet November 12, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Shifting to a largely plant-based diet would not only make us healthier, it would also be good for the planet, according to U.S. researchers. Their study fused data on the environmental costs of food production – growing fruits, vegetables, grains, etc. vs. raising cattle– as well as diet trends, relationships between diet and health, and population growth. The core problem is that people consume too much refined sugar, refined fats and oils, and land-intense agricultural products like beef. All of this shortens lifespans, while increasing greenhouse gas emissions and reducing land available for endangered species. The solution is to switch to largely Mediterranean, pescatarian (fish) or vegetarian diets. David Tilman & Michael Clark, "Global diets link environmental sustainability and human health. ", Nature, November 12, 2014, © Macmillan Publishers Limited

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An Obsession With Healthy Eating Can Be Very Unhealthy November 10, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Add another eating disorder to the list: orthorexia nervosa, a condition in which people obsessed with eating healthful, “clean” food end up hurting themselves. More and more doctors and dietitians are treating people determined to cleanse their diet of meat products, gluten, dairy, sugar, etc., become obsessive compulsive, lose way too much weight and even become malnourished. Very little research has been done on the phenomenon, but researchers in Colorado recently devised a list of criteria for doctors to use to diagnose orthorexia. The criteria could also be used to expand research on the condition, which is not yet listed in the official manual of mental disorders. Sumathi Reddy, "When Healthy Eating Calls For Treatment", The Wall Street Journal, November 10, 2014, © Dow Jones & Company, Inc.

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Diet Soda Debate Fed By Inconclusive, Contradictory, Scientific Evidence November 7, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A new study on the impact of diet sodas on gut microbes contributes more insights -- and probably more confusion – to the debate over whether diet drinks are good or bad for health. Some research suggests that diet drinks do help people cut calories and ward off weight gain. But the new study says diet sodas alter intestinal microbiota in such a way that the risk of metabolic disease, including type 2 diabetes, increases. Skeptics warn that one study among seven people does not provide enough scientific evidence. So, as the debate rages on, everyone agrees that more, and larger, studies are needed to settle the issue. Allison Aubrey, "Diet Soda May Alter Our Gut Microbes And Raise The Risk Of Diabetes", National Public Radio, November 07, 2014, © NPR

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Home-Packed School Lunches Tend To Be A Lot Less Healthful -- Study November 7, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Researchers in Virginia who analyzed the nutritional value of more than 750 school meals with more than 560 packed meals given to pre-K and kindergarten students in three schools over five days found that school lunches were generally more healthful for kids. School lunches were lower in fat and higher in protein, though they did tend to contain more sodium. Packed lunches were less likely to have fruits, vegetables, sugar-free juice and milk, and had more snacks such as chips and crackers. "There were some really healthy packed lunches,” one researcher said. “But overall, they were pretty unhealthy."  Kathleen Doheny, "School Lunches More Nutritious Than Home-Packed Lunches: Study", HealthDay , November 07, 2014, © HealthDay

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Diet That Includes Walnuts May Reduce Risk Of Dementia November 4, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A U.S. study in mice finds strong evidence that a diet rich in walnuts can help prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Mice fed walnuts showed significant improvement in learning skills, memory, and motor development, as well as a reduction in anxiety. The key to the health benefits of walnuts is their high antioxidant content, which reduces oxidative stress and inflammation in brain cells. The research group examined the effects of dietary supplementation on mice with 6 percent or 9 percent walnuts, which are equivalent to 1 ounce and 1.5 ounces per day, respectively, of walnuts in humans. Abha Chauhan et al., "Dietary Supplementation of Walnuts Improves Memory Deficits and Learning Skills in Transgenic Mouse Model of Alzheimer's Disease. ", Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, November 04, 2014, © IOS Press BV

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Foods That Promote Satiety November 4, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Nutrition writer Linda Milo Ohr has scoured recent scientific research to compile a list of foods and nutrients that ward off hunger pains and keep you feeling full longer. At the top of the list is protein, especially eggs for breakfast, but also protein snacks in the late afternoon to keep unhealthy nighttime snacking under control. Other appetite-curbing foods include: whole grains and fiber; almonds; pulses like dried peas, edible beans, lentils, and chickpeas; saffron; and Korean pine nut oil. Linda Milo Ohr, "Combating Hunger Pains. ", Food Technology, November 04, 2014, © Institute of Food Technologists

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Potato-Loving Dieters Needn’t Worry November 3, 2014: 12:00 AM EST The key finding of a recent U.S. study should be good news for potato lovers on a diet: eating potatoes does not prevent weight loss. In addition, potatoes are a very healthful vegetable. One medium-size (5.3 ounce) skin-on spud contains just 110 calories, has 620 mg of potassium (more than a banana), provides 45 percent of the daily requirement of vitamin C, and contains no fat, sodium or cholesterol. For the study, 90 people were divided into three groups that ate 5 to 7 servings of potatoes a week as part of a lower calorie/high GI diet, or a lower calorie/low GI diet or an unrestricted diet. After 12 weeks, all three groups had lost weight. Jody M. Randolph et al., "Potatoes, Glycemic Index, and Weight Loss in Free-Living Individuals: Practical Implications. ", Journal of the American College of Nutrition, November 03, 2014, © Informa UK Limited

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Dietary Supplements Help Improve Quality Of Life For Cancer Patients October 28, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Cancer patients who use dietary supplements need to tell their doctors about what they are taking, even if the doctors are indifferent or negative toward supplements. According to a recent scientific article, U.S. researchers admit that they really don’t know a lot about the effectiveness of dietary supplements – vitamins, minerals, herbs and other botanicals -- in cancer care. But many patients use self-selected forms of complimentary and integrative medicine, like dietary supplements, when dealing with their illness. Doctors treating cancer need to be aware that patients use supplements not to cure their disease but “to feel hopeful, empower themselves, enhance the body's natural defenses, use less toxic treatments, or reduce side effects of mainstream treatments”.  Moshe Frenkel et al., "The Use of Dietary Supplements in Oncology. ", Current Oncology Reports, October 28, 2014, © Springer US

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Gene Found That Plays Role In Regulating Cholesterol Levels October 24, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A study that analyzed genetic data from 100,000 people of European ancestry has found a gene that affects cholesterol levels by generating omega-6 fatty acids known as lipoxins. Anti-inflammatory lipoxins actually help rid the body of so-called bad cholesterol (low density lipoprotein, or LDL). The Austrian researchers believe their findings could lead to development of new therapies to prevent cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and stroke. They also found that aspirin also stimulates production of lipoxins. Ivan Tancevski et al. , "The Arachidonic Acid Metabolome Serves as a Conserved Regulator of Cholesterol Metabolism. ", Cell Metabolism, October 24, 2014, © Tancevski et al.

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Study Links High-Protein Breakfast With Reduced P.M. Food Cravings October 23, 2014: 12:00 AM EST U.S. researchers report that eating a high-protein breakfast boosts levels of the brain chemical dopamine that is associated with feelings of reward. Higher levels of the chemical may reduce cravings and overeating later in the day, leading perhaps to a reduced risk of obesity. People experience a dramatic decline in cravings for sweet foods when they eat breakfast, researchers said. But breakfasts high in protein also reduced cravings for savory (high fat) foods. Because dopamine levels are dulled in overweight and obese individuals, it takes much more stimulation (i.e., food) to elicit feelings of reward, thus further contributing to obesity. Laura C Ortinau et al., "Effects of high-protein vs. high- fat snacks on appetite control, satiety, and eating initiation in healthy women. ", Nutrition Journal, October 23, 2014, © Ortinau et al.

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Eating Fatty Fish Improves Response To Antidepressants October 20, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Almost half of patients suffering from major depressive disorder (MDD) do not respond to a class of antidepressant drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. But a new Dutch study says that response can be significantly increased when fatty fish is introduced into the diet. For the study, fatty acid and cortisol levels were measured in 70 patients with depression and 51 healthy people. The depressed patients were given various doses of an SSRI daily for six weeks. Further testing of the MDD patients found that those who ate fatty fish at least once a week had a 75 percent chance of responding to antidepressants. Those who never ate fatty fish had only a 23 percent chance of responding. "Fish intake associated with boost to antidepressant response", News release, research presented at the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology congress, October 20, 2014, © European College of Neuropsychopharmacology

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Vitamin D Deficiencies Found In Children Who Drink Cow’s Milk Substitutes October 20, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Canadian researchers report that each additional cup of a cow’s milk substitute drunk by children is associated with a five percent drop in vitamin D levels. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for the development and strengthening of children’s bones. In North America, every 3.4 ounces of cow's milk is required to be fortified with 40 units of vitamin D. But lately more families are buying rice milk, almond, soy or goat’s milk – they needn’t be vitamin D fortified -- for their perceived health benefits, or because of milk allergies or lactose intolerance. The study involved 3,821 healthy children ages one to six. Grace J. Lee et al., "Consumption of non–cow's milk beverages and serum vitamin D levels in early childhood. ", Canadian Medical Association Journal, October 20, 2014, © Canadian Medical Association

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Exercise Improves Memory In Senior Brains Up To Age 70 October 20, 2014: 12:00 AM EST People older than 70 may not benefit from exercise that, in younger people, improves cerebral blood flow and visual memory, German scientists have found. Forty study participants in good health, though sedentary, were divided into two groups. Half exercised regularly on a treadmill for three months. The rest participated in muscle relaxation sessions. Researchers found that regular physical exercise in men and women between 60 and 70 improved brain perfusion and memory skills, but had virtually no benefit for those older than 70. They concluded that “we may need pharmacological treatments to make exercise more effective" in older seniors. A. Maass et al., "Vascular hippocampal plasticity after aerobic exercise in older adults. ", Molecular Psychiatry, October 20, 2014, © Maass et al.

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Researchers Urge Development Of Better Way To Process Raw Cow’s Milk October 20, 2014: 12:00 AM EST German and other European researchers have found that fresh cow’s milk – as opposed to ultra-high-temperature (UHT) treated or pasteurized milk -- better protects babies from respiratory infections, febrile illness and inflammation of the middle ear. However, because raw cow’s milk can contain harmful microorganisms, the researchers advocated development of a better treatment technology that preserves the protective ingredients in fresh milk. “If the health hazards of raw milk could be overcome, the public health impact of minimally processed but pathogen-free milk might be enormous,” the authors concluded. Georg Loss et al., "Consumption of unprocessed cow's milk protects infants from common respiratory infections. ", Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, October 20, 2014, © American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

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The Brain Makes Food Choices Based On Caloric Content October 20, 2014: 12:00 AM EST The human brain chooses one food over another because of its caloric content, the higher the better, according to a Canadian study. Researchers based their conclusions on brains scans and other factors of healthy participants who were asked to look at pictures of different foods and then rate them. They also estimated caloric content. Though they weren’t able to accurately guess calories, the foods they said they would like to eat tended to be the highest calorie ones. “We found that brain activity tracked the true caloric content of foods,” the researchers said, noting that understanding why people choose certain foods could help control the factors that lead to obesity. Deborah W. Tang et al., "Behavioral and Neural Valuation of Foods Is Driven by Implicit Knowledge of Caloric Content", Psychological Science, October 20, 2014, © Association for Psychological Sciences

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Compound In Fruit Is Food For Creative Thought October 12, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Dutch research involving 32 men and women has proven the health value of consuming higher levels of the amino acid tyrosine. Participants were given orange juice that contained either tyrosine or a placebo. Tyrosine increases the production of dopamine in the brain, which increases the ability to think creatively. They were then required to solve various puzzles involving two main aspects of creative thinking: divergent thinking and convergent thinking. The test subjects who drank orange juice with added tyrosine were found to be better at solving puzzles than those who were administered a placebo. Lorenza S. Colzato et al., "Food for creativity: tyrosine promotes deep thinking. ", Psychological Research, October 12, 2014, © Springer

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Healthful Behaviors – The More The Better – Reduce Bowel Cancer Risk October 12, 2014: 12:00 AM EST It is possible to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by following several healthful lifestyle behaviors, according to German scientists. Colorectal cancer, also called bowel cancer, is the second most common cancer in men, and the third in women, worldwide. Researchers analyzed data on 347,000 people from 10 countries over 12 years. They then constructed what they called a healthy lifestyle index comprising several lifestyle factors: a healthy weight; low abdominal fat; regular physical activity; not smoking and limiting alcohol; a diet high in fruits, vegetables, fish, yogurt, nuts, seeds, fiber, but low amounts of red and processed meat. The conclusion: the more lifestyle factors followed by people in the study, the lower the incidence of bowel cancer. Krasimira Aleksandrova et al., "Combined impact of healthy lifestyle factors on colorectal cancer: a large European cohort study. ", BMC Medicine, October 12, 2014, © Aleksandrova et al.

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Study Revives Interest In Grapefruit Juice As Weight Loss Strategy October 12, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A U.S. study in mice fed a high-fat diet has determined that drinking clarified, pulp-free grapefruit juice reduced weight gain by 18 percent, but the researchers were not able to identify what compound in the juice was responsible. The findings revive interest in a fad diet that was purportedly debunked by earlier studies. The researchers gave one group of mice on a high-fat diet a bioactive compound (naringen) in grapefruit juice identified as a key agent in weight loss, and another group a glucose-lowering drug. The high-fat-diet mice that received naringin had lower blood glucose levels than the control group, but there was no effect on weight, suggesting that some other ingredient in grapefruit juice is also beneficial. Rostislav Chudnovskiy et al., "Consumption of Clarified Grapefruit Juice Ameliorates High-Fat Diet Induced Insulin Resistance and Weight Gain in Mice. ", PLoS ONE, October 12, 2014, © Chudnovskiy et al.

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Short Bouts Of Resistance Training Have A Big Impact On Memory October 1, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A U.S. clinical study has found that even brief – 20 minutes –  resistance training sessions have a positive impact on long-term (episodic) memory. Researchers focused on weight training, but said other resistance workouts like squats or knee bends would have the same result. For the study, participants looked at positive, negative and neutral photos, then were asked to exercise actively on a leg resistance machine, or passively (researcher moving the machine). Participants who exercised actively showed the highest physiological responses to the photographs, indicating improved memory. Memory improvement was measured at ten percent. Lisa Weinberg et al., "A single bout of resistance exercise can enhance episodic memory performance. ", Acta Psychologica, October 01, 2014, © Elsevier B.V.

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Study Reveals 12 Percent Of 3-Year-Old Children In England Have Tooth Decay September 30, 2014: 12:00 AM EST In England, 12 percent of three-year-old children had experienced tooth decay, according to a survey conducted by Publich Health England. Results of the study revealed that on average, children had 3.07 teeth that were decayed, missing, or filled, with the average number of decayed teeth at 0.36. The remaining 88 percent of children who participated in the study had no visually obvious dental decay. Tooth decay rates varied across regions, from an estimated 8 percent in East of England to 15 percent in East Midlands. Wider variations were observed at the upper-tier local authority level, ranging from 2 percent in South Gloucestershire to 34 percent in Leicester.  "Oral health survey of three-year-old children 2013", Public Health England, September 30, 2014, © Crown

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Fatty Acids, Nutritional Oils Play A Role In A Healthful Diet September 29, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Fatty acids and nutritional oils benefit cognition, weight management, eye and brain development, and even mood, according to an editor of Food Technology magazine. Linda Milo Ohr provides a detailed look at the scientific studies that shed light on the benefits of fatty acids and oils in a healthy diet. Included are: omega-3 fatty acids (brain development, cognition); pinolenic acid from pine nut oil (appetite suppression); flaxseed oil (source of omega-3 fatty acids); fish oil (cardiovascular, neurological health); and coconut oil (energy, skin health, and dental health). Ohr also discusses functional foods and supplements that provide the beneficial oils and fats. Linda Milo Ohr, "Fats for Fitness", Food Technology, September 29, 2014, © Institute of Food Technologists

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Nutritionist Debunks A Prevailing Misconception: Bread Does Not Make You Fat September 28, 2014: 12:00 AM EST An Australian nutritionist says she can find no evidence in large population studies that bread on its own contributes to weight gain. In fact, says Sharon Natoli, studies show that people who eat a lot of whole grain bread – rich in fiber, B vitamins, magnesium and iron – are less likely to be overweight or gain weight over time. Unfortunately, she notes, many women in Australia believe bread does make you fat. A study, sponsored by Bakers Delight bakery, of more than 1,000 women between 25 and 65 found that 43 percent avoid eating bread when trying to lose weight, 20 percent feel guilty when they eat bread, and more than half find the healthy bread category overwhelming and confusing. Amy Ziniak, "Does bread REALLY make you fat? The answer may surprise you", Daily Mail Australia, September 28, 2014, © Associated Newspapers Ltd

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Unilever Campaign Seeks To Reduce Infant Deaths By Hand Washing With Soap September 24, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Unilever has enlisted the help of several First Ladies in a global campaign to spread the word about the health benefits of hand washing with soap, particularly Lifebuoy. According to the company, Lifebuoy’s Help A Child Reach 5 campaign aims to eradicate preventable deaths from diseases like diarrhea by teaching lifesaving hand washing habits. Unilever partnered with Fashion 4 Development (F4D) to sponsor a luncheon for United Nations First Ladies to highlight the importance of infant hygiene programs. Each year 6.6 million children die before their fifth birthday; 40 percent are newborns. Many deaths could be prevented by hand washing. "Unilever appeals to First Ladies to Help A Child Reach 5", News release, Unilever, September 24, 2014, © Unilever

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Carotenoid Supplements Speed Up Visual Motor Reaction Times September 24, 2014: 12:00 AM EST U.S. researchers have found that increasing the levels of the pigments lutein and zeaxanthin in the bloodstream via supplementation leads to increased visual processing speeds, even in healthy young people.  Lutein and zeaxanthin are major carotenoids in the eye and in post-receptoral visual pathways. Participants were men and women ages 18 – 32 years. A zeaxanthin supplement on its own or in combination with a lutein and omega-3 supplement increased visual motor reaction time by about 10 percent over a placebo. “The fact that we could produce measurable changes in young healthy individuals is promising,” the researchers concluded. Emily R. Bovier et al., "A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study on the Effects of Lutein and Zeaxanthin on Neural Processing Speed and Efficiency", PLOS One, September 24, 2014, © Bovier et al.

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New Non-Caffeine Beverage Relieves Post-Lunch Weariness September 23, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A study by Israeli researchers finds that a daily 100 ml dose of a new non-caffeinated beverage called “WakeUp Post Lunch Waker” helps suppress after-lunch fatigue much more effectively than caffeinated drinks. Both the WakeUp drink and caffeine beverages relieved after-lunch fatigue up to a half hour after lunch. But two hours after lunch performance dropped among participants who drank the caffeine drink. Those who drank WakeUp continued to show a significant benefit. A recent U.S. study showed that loss of productive time from fatigue and exhaustion at work cost more than $135 billion. "WakeUp Drink Offsets “Post-Lunch Dip Syndrome”", Functional Foods, September 23, 2014, © OzScientific Pty Ltd

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SNAP Keeps Low-Income People From Going Hungry, But Dietary Quality Is Low September 23, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Compared to families eligible for, but not participating in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), those in the program tend to eat less nutritious food, a U.S. study finds. In 2013, about 48 million Americans participated in SNAP, once known as the food stamp program, which helps low-income households buy groceries. The study found that SNAP participants had lower dietary quality scores overall than nonparticipating low-income people, and lower scores for fruits and vegetables, seafood and plant proteins. They also consumed more empty calories. Binh T. Nguyen et al., "The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Dietary Quality Among US Adults: Findings From a Nationally Representative Survey. ", Mayo Clinic Proceedings, September 23, 2014, © Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

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U.K. Agency Issues Guidelines For Losing Weight And Keeping It Off September 23, 2014: 12:00 AM EST The U.K.’s National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued draft guidelines for organizations that are trying to help adults and children reach and maintain a healthy weight. The guidance included a recommendation that TV and other types of screen time be restricted. People should reduce the energy density of their diet by eating fewer fried foods, less confectionery and full-fat cheese. Also suggested: following the principles of a Mediterranean diet by eating more vegetables, fruits, beans and pulses, whole grains, fish, and using olive oil instead of other fats; and eating healthy breakfast foods, such as unsweetened wholegrain cereals or bread and lower-fat milk. "Watch less TV to prevent obesity, says NICE", NHS Choices, September 23, 2014, © NHS Choices Team

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Alcohol And Exercise Are Confined To The Same Four Days Of The Week September 22, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A study that employed smartphones to record daily physical activity and alcohol intake found that the two behaviors tend to occur on the same days of the week – namely, Thursday through Sunday. U.S. researchers followed 150 men and women (ages 18 through 89) who recorded their physical activity and alcohol use at the end of the day for 21 days at a time, three times during the year. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday were found to be slow days for exercise and drinking.  But when the “social weekend” kicked off on Thursdays, physical activity rose right along with alcohol imbibing. The researchers did not have an explanation for the curious pattern, but hoped that if one is found, it could help in development of beneficial interventions. David E. Conroy et al., "Daily Physical Activity and Alcohol Use Across the Adult Lifespan.", Health Psychology, September 22, 2014, © American Psychological Association

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High-Protein, High-Fiber Diet Lowers Risk Of Hypertension September 21, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A high-protein diet equates to a lower risk of developing high blood pressure, especially when combined with greater fiber intake, according to a Boston University study. The researchers monitored the diets and health of healthy individuals for 11 years. Those who ate more protein, from either animals or plants, had significantly lower blood pressure after four years of follow-up. The beneficial effects were found in overweight and normal weight people. Consuming more dietary protein was also associated with lower long-term risks for high blood pressure. A diet that included both high levels of fiber and protein led to 40-60 percent reductions in the incidence of hypertension. J. R. Buendia et al., "Diets Higher in Protein Predict Lower High Blood Pressure Risk in Framingham Offspring Study Adults. ", American Journal of Hypertension, September 21, 2014, © American Journal of Hypertension, Ltd

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Study Finds Big Increase In Liver Injury Related To Dietary Supplement Use September 17, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Herbal and other dietary supplements can be harmful to the liver, especially in middle-aged women, according to new U.S. research. More than half of Americans – mostly women, non-Hispanic whites, people over age 40, the better educated – use herbal and dietary supplements. Liver injury related to non-bodybuilding supplements has risen from seven percent in 2004 to 20 percent in 2013. Death or liver transplantation occurred more frequently (13 percent) from the use of non-bodybuilding supplements than from conventional medications (three percent). The researchers said the key problem is the lack of stringent oversight of herbals and dietary supplements, resulting in greater potential harmful or even deadly consequences. Victor J. Navarro et al., "Liver injury from herbals and dietary supplements in the U.S. Drug-Induced Liver Injury Network. ", Hepatology, September 17, 2014, © John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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A Person’s Diet Quality – Not Weight – Is Linked To Onset Of Type 2 Diabetes September 17, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A Danish study of genetically identical twins -- one heavier, one leaner -- finds that the onset of type 2 diabetes, usually associated with being overweight or obese, actually has more to do with the quality of the diet, not just the number of calories consumed. The twins ate the same fast food (Big Mac) meals, after which their blood and fecal microbiota were analyzed. The circulating metabolites, including those related to type 2 diabetes, were found in both individuals at the same levels, regardless of their weight. The researchers concluded that what people eat – not just the number of calories – may be the most important factor in people’s health. I. Bondia-Pons et al., "Metabolome and fecal microbiota in monozygotic twin pairs discordant for weight: a Big Mac challenge. ", The FASEB Journal, September 17, 2014, © Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology

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Evidence Of Health-Promoting Effects Of Dairy Products Continues To Grow September 16, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A study involving 233 metabolically healthy Canadians found an association between higher levels of trans-palmitoleic acid in the blood – an indicator of dairy food consumption – and lower blood pressure in men and women and lower body weight in men. Trans-palmitoleic acid is naturally present in milk, cheese, yogurt, butter, and meat fat but cannot be synthesized by the body. The average individual in the study consumed between one and four portions of dairy a day. Nearly half, however, did not meet Canada's Food Guide recommendations of at least two portions of dairy a day. Marine S. Da Silva et al., "Associations between dairy intake and metabolic risk parameters in a healthy French-Canadian population. ", Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, September 16, 2014, © Canadian Science Publishing

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Addition Of Dairy Products To Diet Improves Health Of Taiwanese September 16, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Increased consumption of dairy foods among Taiwanese in recent years has led to lower risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease, especially stroke, and had no impact on the risk of cancer, according to a study that followed 4,000 individuals for 20 years. The study was launched in 1993 to see what impact increased dairy intake would have on a predominantly Chinese culture not accustomed to dairy eating. Those who ate no dairy had higher blood pressure, higher body mass index and greater body fatness generally than other groups. Those who included dairy food in their diet only three to seven times a week were more likely to survive than those who ate none, researchers said. Mark Wahlqvist, "A heart-felt need for dairy food: Small serving beneficial, large not necessary", News release, article published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, September 16, 2014, © Monash University

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Foods Enriched With Company’s Protein Ingredient Improve Health Profile Of Elderly September 15, 2014: 12:00 AM EST New Zealand dairy company Fonterra says studies it sponsored show that elderly people can improve their health easily – and avoid frailty – by eating protein-enriched foods. In the two studies, conducted in a hospital and an orthopedic rehab center, patients who consumed yogurt drinks and bread enriched with a Fonterra dairy protein upped their daily intake of protein significantly without drastically changing their eating habits. Fonterra said its protein ingredient ”does not change the sensory profile” of the foods and so is easily incorporated into the diet. After three days in one study, the 22 patients who ate high-protein diets were consuming about 75 grams of protein a day, compared to 58 grams for those on the regular diet. Mark Astley, "Opportunities in protein-enriched 'everyday food' for the elderly: Fonterra", BakeryAndSnacks.com, September 15, 2014, © William Reed Business Media SAS

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Asda Joins Gluten-Free Guarantee Campaign Of Coeliac UK September 15, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Asda joined the Gluten-free Guarantee campaign of Coeliac UK, the national charity organization for people with celiac disease. As part of the agreement, Asda committed to sell eight core items of gluten-free food across all its stores in the country. The eight gluten-free staple food items are “white bread, pasta, cereal, flour, cereal bars, rolls, crackers, and one other bread”. Aside from Asda, other retailers, including Waitrose, Tesco, and Marks & Spencer, have also recorded advances in meeting the requirements for the Gluten-free Guarantee program. "Coeliac UK announces ASDA as the first supermarket to sign up to the gluten-free guarantee in all its stores", Coeliac UK, September 15, 2014, © Coeliac UK

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Dairy Fat Seems To Protect Against Onset Of Type 2 Diabetes September 15, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Swedish researchers report that people who eat a lot of high-fat dairy products are much less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who eat very little. The study looked at dietary and other health data collected from nearly 27,000 men and women aged 45-74 years, with 14 years of follow-up. High intake of high-fat dairy products, including cream and high-fat fermented milk, was associated with a 23 percent lower incidence of type 2 diabetes for the highest consuming 20 percent of participants – eight portions of dairy food a day – compared with the lowest consuming 20 percent, who ate one portion a day. The researchers did not find the same association with low-fat dairy products or animal fats in general. Ulrika Ericson, "Consumption of high fat dairy products associated with lower risk of developing diabetes", News release, research presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes , September 15, 2014, © European Association for the Study of Diabetes

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French Bakery Workers At High Risk Of Job-Related Asthma September 8, 2014: 12:00 AM EST Research presented at a recent European medical conference confirms that flour was the main cause of occupational asthma in 20 percent of 330 cases in France. Known as “baker’s asthma”, the condition occurs when flour – including its dust and enzymes – irritates the respiratory system, causing allergy-related symptoms. The second leading cause of occupational asthma was cleaning products containing ammonia (15 percent of cases). Workers in food manufacturing were at greater risk for asthma than farm workers, and women were at greater risk than men. Alexandra Sifferlin, "Flour Is the Main Cause of Work Related Asthma in France", Time, September 08, 2014, © Time, Inc.

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Ibuprofen May Help Boost Immune Systems Of The Elderly September 2, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A study in mice finds that ibuprofen may provide the key to keeping the immune systems of older adults functioning with youthful efficiency. In the lungs of older mice, U.S. researchers found that white blood cells known as macrophages – the “first responders” of the immune system – didn’t respond as efficiently to a tuberculosis infection as the macrophages in younger mice. But ibuprofen reversed the situation, in effect strengthening the immune response. The researchers said it might be possible to reduce or prevent some diseases in the elderly by decreasing inflammation with diet, exercise and ibuprofen. C. H. Canan et al., "Characterization of lung inflammation and its impact on macrophage function in aging. ", Journal of Leukocyte Biology, September 02, 2014, © Society for Leukocyte Biology

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Any Weight Loss Diet Can Work, As Long As You Persevere September 2, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A U.S. meta-study comparing research data on the effectiveness of low-fat and low-carb diets found little weight loss difference. Any diet plan can work as long as people stick to it. The researchers analyzed data from 50 clinical trials involving 7,300 people. All diet routines were superior to no diet at six months. Compared with no diet, low-carb diets had a median difference in weight loss of 19.2 lbs., low-fat diets 17.6 lbs. Weight loss differences between individual diets were minimal. Those on the Atkins diet (low carb) lost 3.8 lbs. more than those on the Zone diet (low fat) at six months, a statistically insignificant difference. Bradley C. Johnston et al., "Comparison of Weight Loss Among Named Diet Programs in Overweight and Obese Adults. ", JAMA, September 02, 2014, © American Medical Association

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Spinach Extract Suppresses Food Cravings, Boosts Weight Loss September 2, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A three-month Swedish clinical study involving 38 overweight women found that taking an extract of spinach containing leaf membranes (thylakoids) reduced food cravings and increased weight loss. The control group that took a placebo lost an average of 3.5 kg while the group that was given five grams of thylakoids daily lost 5 kg. The thylakoid group also found that it was easier to stick to three meals a day, and did not experience any cravings. The researchers said taking thylakoids reinforced the body's production of satiety hormones and suppressed food cravings, leading to better appetite control, healthier eating habits and increased weight loss. Caroline Montelius et al., "Body weight loss, reduced urge for palatable food and increased release of GLP-1 through daily supplementation with green-plant membranes for three months in overweight women. ", Appetite, September 02, 2014, © Montelius et al.

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The American Diet Is Improving, But Not By Much September 1, 2014: 12:00 AM EST An analysis of diet quality trends from 1999 to 2010 found that Americans increasingly ate more healthful foods, but there is a growing diet disparity between the affluent and disadvantaged. Dietary improvement was mainly due to the reduction in consumption of trans fats. Diet quality scores among people with more income and education were consistently higher than among poorer people, and the gap widened over the 11 years analyzed. The researchers stressed that despite improvement, overall dietary quality remains poor, presenting significant challenges for public policy and nutrition education. Dong D. Wang et al., "Trends in Dietary Quality Among Adults in the United States, 1999 Through 2010. ", JAMA Internal Medicine, September 01, 2014, © American Medical Association

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British GPs, Other Health Leaders, Recommend Urgent Action On Childhood Obesity September 1, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A group of British physicians has appealed to the U.K.’s chief medical officer to establish a Child Obesity Action Group to take "radical steps” to get the problem -- one fifth of four-to-five year olds are overweight or obese -- under control. Suggestions for action include levying taxes on sugary drinks to reformulating foods to reduce levels of sugar, salt, fat, etc. Unless urgent action is taken immediately, an entire generation will be "destroyed" by a "diet of junk food and sugary drinks", the Royal College of General Practitioners warned. Hannah Abdulla, "UK health leaders say obesity threat "severe", call for "emergency task force"", Just-Food, September 01, 2014, © just-food.com

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Drinking Wine Reduces Cardiovascular Risk – If You Exercise, Too August 31, 2014: 12:00 AM EST A study by Czech scientists finds that drinking wine does benefit the cardiovascular system, but only if it is accompanied by exercise. Earlier studies have provided evidence that wine increases levels of good cholesterol, but this study is the first long-term clinical trial – 146 people with cardiovascular risk were tracked as they drank red or white wine for a year -- comparing the effects of the wine on markers of atherosclerosis. The conclusion was that both red and white wine lowered cholesterol, but only among participants who also exercised. "Wine only protects against cardiovascular disease in people who exercise, study finds", News release, study presented at ESC Congress, August 31, 2014, © European Society of Cardiology

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