Men Who Take Vitamin C Supplements Have Twice The Risk Of Developing Kidney Stones February 4, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Men who take vitamin C supplements regularly run a higher risk of developing kidney stones, according to Swedish research. The research analyzed data from 23,000 men who had no history of kidney stones and who took either no dietary supplements or supplements in the form of vitamin C only. The researchers found that men who take vitamin C supplements (typically 1000 mg per tablet) are twice as likely to develop kidney stones as men who do not take any dietary supplements. The risk increased with greater frequency of use as well. Regular use of multivitamins was not associated with the risk of kidney stones. Laura D. K. Thomas et al., "Ascorbic Acid Supplements and Kidney Stone Incidence Among Men: A Prospective Study", JAMA Internal Medicine, February 04, 2013, © American Medical Association

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Mixing Walking And Running Conserves Energy, Builds Endurance January 30, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Walkers and runners concerned about conserving energy and building endurance will benefit from the findings of a new U.S. study. Researchers asked college students to travel a distance a little longer than a football field – sometimes in two minutes, sometimes in 30 seconds – and keep track of their times using a stopwatch. They were required to arrive at different specific destinations at specific times. The study found a "transition region" of speed between 4.5-6.7 miles per hour when students tended to mix walking and running. Regardless of fitness level, height, weight, leg length, or allotted time for each trip, all mixed walking and running to conserve energy when moving at speeds within the transition region. L. L. Long et al., "Walking, running, and resting under time, distance, and average speed constraints: optimality of walk-run-rest mixtures", Journal of The Royal Society Interface, January 30, 2013, © Long et al.

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People Can Reduce The Probability Of Heart Disease With A Vegetarian Diet January 30, 2013: 12:00 AM EST An Oxford University study concludes that a vegetarian diet significantly reduces the risk of heart disease, the single largest cause of death in developed countries. Researchers analyzed health and diet data from questionnaires submitted during the 1990s by 45,000 British volunteers, 34 percent of whom were vegetarian. They found that the risk of hospitalization or death from heart disease was 32 percent lower in vegetarians than in people who eat meat and fish, after accounting for factors such as age, smoking, alcohol intake, physical activity, educational level and socioeconomic background. Vegetarians also tended to have a lower body mass index (BMI) and fewer cases of diet-related diabetes. Francesca L. Crowe et al., "Risk of hospitalization or death from ischemic heart disease among British vegetarians and nonvegetarians: results from the EPIC-Oxford cohort study", American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, January 30, 2013, © American Society for Nutrition

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Outdoor Fast-Food Ads Linked To Higher Obesity Rates In Urban Areas January 30, 2013: 12:00 AM EST A study by scientists at UCLA finds a significant correlation between outdoor advertisements promoting fast food and soft drinks in any given census tract and the likelihood the area’s residents are overweight or obese. For this study, researchers looked at two densely populated areas in Los Angeles and New Orleans with a mix of high- and low-income residents. They linked the occurrence of outdoor fast-food ads with telephone-survey data on height, weight, self-reported body mass index (BMI) and soda consumption. They found that the higher the percentage of outdoor ads for food in a given census area, the higher the odds of obesity in those areas. Lenard Lesser et al., "Outdoor advertising, obesity, and soda consumption: a cross-sectional study", BMC Public Health, January 30, 2013, © Lesser et al.

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Emerging Trends In Health And Wellness Functional Products For 2013 January 30, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Increasing consumer awareness of fortified/functional health and wellness products and their usefulness is driving demand for the products, according to Euromonitor. The industry – which is growing at a strong five percent annually and is valued at $11.5 billion – includes products that focus on more than nutrition. The two top functional trends emerging in 2013: continued interest in energy drinks and sports drinks, as brands such as Red Bull and Burn gain a global following; and desire for long-term weight control and obesity prevention solutions is driving growth of products in both emerging and developed markets. Other functional growth trends: probiotics products in the U.S., China and Brazil; products that claim to prevent aging; and products that promote heart health. Diana Cowland, "Top Five Functional Trends for 2013: Emerging vs Developed Markets", Euromonitor International, January 30, 2013, © Euromonitor International

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Risk Of ALS Can Be Reduced Significantly By Making Your Diet More Colorful January 29, 2013: 12:00 AM EST The risk of incurring the devastating degenerative disease known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can be reduced significantly by adding brightly colored fruits and vegetables to the diet, a U.S. study has found. Researchers examined data collected from five studies involving more than a million people. Individuals who consumed more carotenoids – compounds like beta-carotene that give fruits and vegetables their orange, red and yellow colors – and luteins (found in dark green vegetables) had a lower risk ALS. They were also more likely to exercise, have an advanced degree, have higher vitamin C consumption, and take vitamin C and E supplements. However, long-term vitamin C supplementation was not associated with lower ALS risk. Kathryn C. Fitzgerald et al., "Intakes of vitamin C and carotenoids and risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Pooled results from 5 cohort studies", Annals of Neurology, January 29, 2013, © American Neurological Association

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Early Eaters Are More Likely To Lose Weight Than Late Eaters January 29, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Timing is everything when it comes to eating and weight loss, according to a study by U.S. and Spanish researchers. The study followed 420 overweight people in Spain who ate their main meals either early or late each day over 20 weeks. One group comprised early eaters (before 3 p.m.) and the other were late eaters (after 3 p.m.). The researchers found that late-eaters lost significantly less weight than early-eaters, and displayed a much slower rate of weight-loss. Late-eaters also had a lower estimated insulin sensitivity, a risk factor for diabetes. The researchers suggested that therapeutic strategies for weight loss should monitor not only caloric intake but also the timing of meals. M. Garaulet et al., "Timing of food intake predicts weight loss effectiveness", International Journal of Obesity, January 29, 2013, © Nature Publishing Group

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Pennsylvania Farmer’s Whole Grain Flours Catch On Among Local Bakers January 29, 2013: 12:00 AM EST In another sign of the times, a Pennsylvania farming entrepreneur who believes that “heritage” grains have a place on America’s dining tables has caught the attention of baking experts. Teena Bailey is making and selling whole-grain flour from her own farm-grown wheat varieties and marketing them locally to home cooks and chefs. Baked goods made from her flour have earned rave reviews. Whole wheat pancakes, for example, were a “wake up to discovering how good whole grains taste,” said an extension service educator. A chef at a local inn said Bailey’s flour “adds a touch of sweetness plus some malty and nutty flavors” to the breads he bakes for Sunday brunch. Diane W. Stoneback, "Lehigh Valley farmer raises heritage wheat to make healthy flour", The Morning Call, January 29, 2013, © themorningcall.com

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When It Comes To Eating, “Smaller” Has Less To Do With Size Than With Source, Freshness January 29, 2013: 12:00 AM EST American consumers, especially aging baby boomers, are driving the trend toward “smaller” eating, which can mean literally smaller portions but also implies smaller in terms of locally grown, fresh, healthy, and easy-to-pronounce ingredients. In short, says one researcher, “pure and simple” with “transparency” in their food choices. Shoppers read labels and select foods “holistically” based on taste, ingredients, source, manufacturer and nutritional composition. All of these present a challenge for food manufacturers, who will need to re-align old business models to keep up with demands. Timi Gustafson, "Food trends to keep - small, simple, fresh and healthy", Mercer Island Reporter (Washington), January 29, 2013, © Sound Publishing, Inc.

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Protein From Rapeseed Oil Production Could Be Used For Human Nutrition – Study January 28, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Providing enough protein to meet the nutritional needs of the world’s burgeoning population has become a challenging task. Now German researchers have found in a clinical study involving 28 volunteers that the protein-rich residue from the production of rapeseed oil – normally used as animal feed – is nutritionally equivalent to the protein isolate from soy. At the moment, however, European law prevents rapeseed protein from being used for human nutrition. The findings suggest that rapeseed protein isolate could become an “important protein source for human consumption” and may help reverse the European ban on human use. Manja Fleddermann et al., "Nutritional evaluation of rapeseed protein compared to soy protein for quality, plasma amino acids, and nitrogen balance ", Clinical Nutrition, January 28, 2013, © Elsevier Ltd and European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism

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Green Tea Compounds Protect Against Sunburn, Long-Term UV Damage January 28, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Compounds known as catechins, found in green tea and also available in supplements, are absorbed by the skin when taken orally and protect the skin from the damage caused by ultraviolet rays (UV), according to the British study. The results were based on tests involving 14 healthy human subjects (12 women) with fair skin who were given green tea catechin supplements and then exposed to UV rays. Researchers measured the level of sunburn (erythema) before and after supplementation. Catechin supplements given at doses similar to amounts available in about two cups (500 ml) of green tea protected the skin from sunburn as well as long-term damage. Lesley E. Rhodes et al., "Oral green tea catechin metabolites are incorporated into human skin and protect against UV radiation-induced cutaneous inflammation in association with reduced production of pro-inflammatory eicosanoid 12-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid", British Journal of Nutrition / FirstView Article, January 28, 2013, © Cambridge University Press

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Small Bursts Of Movement That Add To 30 Minutes A Day Can Improve Health Outcomes January 28, 2013: 12:00 AM EST A U.S. study of more than 6,000 American adults found that a lifestyle that involves an accumulation of small activities each day can be just as beneficial to health as a daily trip to the gym for structured exercise. Participants in the study wore a tool known as an accelerometer to measure their daily activity. Those who accumulated 30 minutes of short spurts of movement – such as five minutes of pacing while on the phone, walking up and down stairs, etc. – prevented metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. The researchers said that their results “show that simply building movement into everyday activities can have meaningful health benefits”. Paul D. Loprinzi et al., "Association Between Biologic Outcomes and Objectively Measured Physical Activity Accumulated in ≥10-Minute Bouts and <10-Minute Bouts", American Journal of Health Promotion, January 28, 2013, © American Journal of Health Promotion

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Beyond Whole-Grain Cereal And Bread: The Emergence Of Whole-Grain Pasta January 27, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Whole grains are prominently featured in numerous dietary recommendations – including those from the U.S. government – because studies have linked eating whole grains with a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, digestive disorders and some forms of cancer. People tend to think of cereals and breads as the main sources of whole grains, forgetting that pastas can be another. But shoppers can now find a variety of whole-grain pastas at the supermarket that feature the texture and taste of refined pastas. They include traditional whole-wheat, whole-grain blends and fiber-rich white pasta. A serving of whole-grain pasta provides six grams of fiber, compared to refined pasta’s two grams. Darlene Zimmerman, "Heart Smart: Whole-grain pasta a rich source of fiber", Detroit Free Press, January 27, 2013, © www.freep.com

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Feeding Dairy Cows Flaxseed Results In Milk Lower In Saturated Fats – And Much Healthier January 24, 2013: 12:00 AM EST U.S. scientists have found that adding flaxseed – which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids – to the diets of dairy cows improved the fat profile of butter and cheese without harming the production and texture of the milk and other dairy products. The researchers added the flaxseed to the usual mixture of corn, alfalfa hay, grains and grass sileage. Adding the flaxseed resulted in milk that was lower in saturated fat and more healthy for humans. The researchers acknowledged that adding flaxseed increases the cost of feed, but argued that dairy products enriched with omega-3, and lower in saturated fats, could sell for a premium at the grocery store. Daniel Robison, "Cows fed flaxseed produce more nutritious dairy products, says OSU study", Oregon State, January 24, 2013, © Oregon State University

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Online Grocery Shopping Site Says Sales Of Whole Grain Quinoa Are Healthy January 24, 2013: 12:00 AM EST A Peapod representative who specializes in fresh foods markets sees a bright future for quinoa, a gluten-free whole grain packed with protein and essential amino acids. Native to South America, quinoa can be grown anywhere. To highlight its exceptional nutritional qualities and its potential as a contributor to the fight against global hunger and malnutrition, the U.N. has designated 2013 the International Year for Quinoa. Noting that sales of quinoa and other healthy fresh foods have picked up, Peapod’s Tony Stallone offers some cooking tips for dinner and even breakfast. "2013 Is International Year For Quinoa ", Press release, Peapod, January 24, 2013, © Peapod

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Weight Management Ingredient Green Coffee Extract Available To Functional Food Makers January 21, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Riding a wave of new interest in the health benefits of green coffee, NP Nutra has introduced a GMO-free green coffee extract for dietary supplements and functional foods that contains 50 percent chlorogenic acid, a phenolic antioxidant compound that is highly bioavailable in humans. Scientific studies have shown that green coffee extract induces reductions in body weight, body mass index and body fat percentage, probably because of the chlorogenic acid content. The extract comes as a light yellow brown powder, 100 percent water soluble and ready for use in supplements and functional products. It is available in large quantities at a very low price point, according to the company. "NP Nutra launches potent green coffee extract", Engredea News & Analysis / Newhope 360, January 21, 2013, © Penton Media, Inc.

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Researchers Find Nutritional Keys To Musculoskeletal Health In Seniors January 18, 2013: 12:00 AM EST A multinational panel of the International Osteoporosis Foundation that reviewed findings from worldwide studies on the role of nutrition in sarcopenia – gradual muscle loss among older people – has identified the key nutritional factors that either contribute to muscle loss or help prevent it. They found that protein intake is critical to muscle health. An intake of 1.0-1.2 g/kg of body weight per day is optimal for skeletal muscle and bone health in elderly people. Vitamin D is also important in the preservation of muscle. The panel also found that excess intake of acid-producing nutrients (meat and cereal grains) in combination with low intake of alkalizing fruits and vegetables may be harmful to musculoskeletal health. A. Mithal et al., "Impact of nutrition on muscle mass, strength, and performance in older adults", Osteoporosis International, January 18, 2013, © Springer

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A Weight Loss Program Should Consist Of Lots Of Smaller Goals, Not One Big One January 17, 2013: 12:00 AM EST A U.S. health and wellness expert advises that a weight loss program should consist of a series of small steps that may take longer but will lead to long-term results. Lauren Whitt of the University of Alabama said that a goal of losing 30 or more pounds should be broken down into smaller goals that are short-term and manageable, like losing one to two pounds a week. Another tactic for gradual weight loss is to stop focusing on losing weight, but instead focusing on not gaining a pound more. "Look at the number you are now, and tell yourself you will stay right there," Whitt said. And lastly, ignore temporary failures, like weight plateaus, and persist in your efforts. Lauren Whitt, Ph.D., "Sticking With Smaller Goals Keeps Weight Loss On Track", News release, University of Alabama, January 17, 2013, © University of Alabama

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Dietary Supplement Makers Have New Guidelines For Ensuring Manufacturing Integrity January 17, 2013: 12:00 AM EST A self-regulatory alliance of dietary supplement trade groups has issued new manufacturing guidelines to help the industry maintain supply chain integrity. The guidelines from the Standardized Information on Dietary Ingredients (SIDI) Work Group outlines how dietary supplement manufacturers may establish their own ingredient supplier qualification program to determine if an ingredient supplier is suitable as a provider of raw materials. “The dietary supplement industry as a whole needs to improve its track record on current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) compliance,” said SIDI official Duffy MacKay. "Dietary Supplement Industry Coalition Releases Third Guideline To Aid Industry In GMP Compliance", SIDI Work Group, January 17, 2013, © SIDI Work Group

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Mouse Study Finds That Viagra Converts White Fat Cells To Obesity-Fighting Beige Cells January 17, 2013: 12:00 AM EST German researchers who tested the effect of sildenafil – better known as the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra – found that in mice it increased the conversion of problematic white fat cells into obesity-fighting beige ones. The researchers had known for some time that mice fed a high-fat diet did not gain weight when taking sildenafil. But they didn’t know why. The new study notes that sildenafil converts white fat cells into beige fat cells that burn energy from ingested food and convert it to heat. The beige fat cells “melt the fat” and thus fight obesity. M. M. Mitschke et al., " Increased cGMP promotes healthy expansion and browning of white adipose tissue", The FASEB Journal, January 17, 2013, © FASEB

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Anthocyanins Found In Blueberries, Strawberries Reduce Risk Of Heart Attack In Women January 15, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Y oung women could cut their risk of heart attacks one third by simply increasing their intake of anthocyanins, the dietary flavonoids found in blueberries and strawberries, grapes, wine, blackberries and eggplant, a U.S. study has found. Researchers analyzed quadrennial questionnaires completed by 93,600 women (ages 25 to 42) for 18 years. Women who ate the most blueberries and strawberries had a 32 percent reduction in the risk of heart attack compared to women who ate the berries once a month or less, and even women who ate a diet otherwise rich in fruits and vegetables. Aedín Cassidy et al., "High Anthocyanin Intake Is Associated With a Reduced Risk of Myocardial Infarction in Young and Middle-Aged Women", Circulation, January 15, 2013, © American Heart Association, Inc

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Drinkable Peruvian Yogurt Now Includes Biothera’s Beta Glucan January 15, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Peru’s Grupo Gloria has included Biothera’s natural immune health ingredient Wellmune WGP in a new drinkable yogurt product. According to Biothera, Gloria’s product blends the clinically proven benefits of WGP with yogurt’s digestive probiotics. The yogurt – Pro Defensis –  is available in two flavors; each bottle contains 100 mg of WGP, a proprietary baker’s yeast beta 1,3/1,6 glucan that is “clinically proven to prime key immune cells that keep the body healthy”. Wellmune – which is patented, Kosher, Halal, non-allergenic and GMO-free – is available in 100 products in 50 countries. "Wellmune WGP and Active Yogurt Cultures Provide Synergistic Immune Support in New Drinkable Yogurt", Nutrition Horizon, January 15, 2013, © CNS Media BV

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Recent Surveys Provide Some Guidance On Effectiveness Of Weight Loss Programs January 14, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Nutraceuticals World took a look at recent media coverage of diet and weight loss plans, noting that a U.S. News & World Report panel of diet experts gave Weight Watchers its highest rankings in the best diet, best commercial diet and easiest-to-follow categories. A Consumer Reports survey of readership also gave Weight Watchers the highest score in the best commercial weight loss plan category. One interesting finding from the Consumer Reports survey: the “scoring satisfaction” of even the top ranked diet was surpassed by a free smart phone app called MyFitnessPal. The app garnered an overall satisfaction score of 83 and top marks for maintenance, calorie awareness and food variety. Lastly, experts suggest that social media may be an effective way to attract adolescents and teens into weight management programs. Joanna Cosgrove, "Weight Loss Round Up", Nutraceuticals World, January 14, 2013, © Rodman Publishing

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Various Whole Grain Guidelines Can Be Misleading, Inconsistent January 11, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Harvard researchers who examined the nutrient content of food items that followed any of five government/industry guidelines for labeling whole grain foods found that the guidelines were inconsistent and could be misleading. Grain products with the Whole Grain Stamp of the private Whole Grain Council – it requires at least eight grams of fiber per serving – were found to be higher in fiber and lower in trans fats. But many products with the stamp contained more sugar and calories than products that didn’t bear the stamp. The American Heart Association's standard "10:1 ratio" guideline – whole grain products should have a carbs-to-fiber ratio of less than 10:1 – was the best indicator of overall healthfulness: products were higher in fiber and lower in trans fats, sugar, and sodium, and did not have more calories than products that did not meet the ratio. Erin Hicks, "'Whole Grain' Foods Not Always Healthy", Everyday Health, January 11, 2013, © Everyday Health Media, LLC

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Dealing With Emotional Issues Is Key Facet Of Weight Management, Psychologists Say January 9, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Ninety-two percent of 306 licensed psychologists providing weight loss treatment who were  surveyed by Consumer Reports National Research Center said they had to provide counseling on the emotional issues of weight gain when treating overweight and obese patients. Effective strategies they recommended included cognitive therapy, problem-solving and mindfulness. A total of 1,300 psychologists were surveyed. Overall, 44 percent said understanding and managing behaviors and emotions related to weight management were essential when addressing weight loss with clients. "Poll of Psychologists Cites Emotions as Top Obstacle to Successful Weight Loss", News release, Consumer Reports National Research Center / American Psychological Association, January 09, 2013, © American Psychological Association

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High Fiber Diet Retards Prostate Cancer In Mouse Study January 9, 2013: 12:00 AM EST A U.S. study in mice with prostate cancer has found that consuming a diet high in fiber kept tumors from creating new blood vessels – a process known as angiogenesis – and slowed down metabolization of energy in the form of glucose. According to the researchers, the findings suggest the possibility that a diet rich in fiber might be a way to control the progression of the disease, at least in early-diagnosed patients. The mice in the study were fed inositol hexaphosphate (IP6), a major component of high-fiber diets. MRI was used to monitor the disease in these and control mice. K. Raina et al., " Inositol Hexaphosphate Inhibits Tumor Growth, Vascularity, and Metabolism in TRAMP Mice", Cancer Prevention Research, January 09, 2013, © American Association for Cancer Research

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Vitamin D Supplements Provide No Benefit To People With Knee Osteoarthritis January 8, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Supplementing the diet with vitamin D has no positive impact on pain associated with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis, a two-year randomized U.S. trial has found. Knee osteoarthritis (OA) has significant functional impact and has considerable societal costs through work loss, early retirement, and arthroplasty. No medical treatments influence the course of the disease. Some studies have suggested that vitamin D may protect against structural progression. The 2-year trial included 146 participants with symptomatic knee OA. Participants randomly received either a placebo or oral cholecalciferol daily. But the supplements “did not have major effects on clinical or structural outcomes in knee OA.” Timothy McAlindon et al. , "Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Progression of Knee Pain and Cartilage Volume Loss in Patients With Symptomatic Osteoarthritis", JAMA, January 08, 2013, © American Medical Association

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Pretzel Maker Adds Whole Grain Product To Its Family January 8, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Responding to the growing demand for healthier whole grain snacks, a Lancaster, Pa.-based pretzel maker has added a honey whole grain pretzel to its product line. The pretzel – which joins an Auntie Anne’s family that includes pepperoni pretzels, sour cream-and-onion pretzels, and 11 others – provides a single daily serving of whole grains, six grams of fiber and 300 calories. It meets the guidelines of the Whole Grains Council because it contains 67 grams of whole grains. The company is marketing the new product with a free sample program at stores nationwide as well as a sweepstakes offering a $25,000 first prize and a range of instant prizes. "Auntie Anne's debuts whole grain pretzel nationwide", Press release, Auntie Anne's, January 08, 2013, © Auntie Anne's Pretzels

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Depression Diagnoses Linked To Sweetened Beverage Consumption January 8, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Drinking sweetened beverages – especially diet versions of soda, fruit punch, coffee or tea – increases the risk of depression in adults, according to an unpublished study to be presented at an upcoming scientific meeting. The researchers, however, found that while drinking coffee was tied to a slightly lower risk. The study involved 263,925 older adults (aged 50 to 71 at the start of the study in 1995/1996). After monitoring beverage consumption and depression diagnoses over ten years, researchers found that participants who drank more than four cans of soda a day were 30 percent more likely to develop depression. People who drank four cups of coffee a day were about 10 percent less likely to develop depression. Honglei Chen, M.D., Ph.D., "Hold the Diet Soda? Sweetened Drinks Linked to Depression, Coffee Tied to Lower Risk", News release, upcoming presentation at the American Academy of Neurology's annual meeting, January 08, 2013, © American Academy of Neurology

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Battling Obesity: Maybe More Colleges Should Consider Making Phys Ed Mandatory January 7, 2013: 12:00 AM EST As obesity rates rise among adolescents, teens, and college-age kids, so do calls for increased levels of exercise. But despite this trend, a minority of colleges and universities require physical education courses, a U.S. study has found. That’s a big difference from the 1920s, when nearly all colleges required physical education. Researchers examined data from 354 randomly selected four-year universities and colleges going back to 1920, when 97 percent of students had to take physical education. Today – when 34 percent of adolescents and teens are overweight, and 17 percent are obese – that number is at an all-time low of 39 percent. Bradley J. Cardinal et al., "Historical Perspective and Current Status of the Physical Education Graduation Requirement at American 4-Year Colleges and Universities", Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, January 07, 2013, © American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

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Compound In Red Wine That Boosts Testosterone May Distort Athlete Drug Tests January 7, 2013: 12:00 AM EST A flavonoid compound in red wine not only increases the amount of the performance-enhancing hormone testosterone in an athlete’s body, it also slows its excretion, potentially distorting the findings of drug tests, British researchers have found. The compound, known as quercetin, partially blocks the action of an enzyme called UGT2B17 which looks for testosterone and then sends a message to the kidneys to excrete it. The research has so far been conducted only in test tubes and has yet to be studied in clinical trials. Nevertheless, the researchers have referred their findings to the World Anti-Doping Agency, which oversees drug testing in athletic competitions. Carl Jenkinson et al., "Red wine and component flavonoids inhibit UGT2B17 in vitro", Nutrition Journal, January 07, 2013, © Jenkinson et al.

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Babies Born Of Obese Women Tend To Have Insufficient Levels Of Vitamin D January 7, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Women who are obese at the beginning of their pregnancies transferred less vitamin D to their newborn babies, even though the women themselves had sufficient levels of the vitamin, according to a U.S. study. Researchers acknowledged that they weren’t really sure why obese mothers did not pass along vitamin D to their babies, nor did they know what the health impact of low vitamin D levels was on the newborns. But they suggested that vitamin D may get isolated in excess fat and not transferred sufficiently. Studies have linked low vitamin D in adults to an increase in autoimmune diseases, inflammation and obesity. J. L. Josefson et al., "Maternal Obesity and Vitamin D Sufficiency Are Associated with Cord Blood Vitamin D Insufficiency", Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, January 07, 2013, © The Endocrine Society

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Diets Fail For Four Main Reasons January 3, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Losing weight is perhaps the top New Year’s resolution year after year, and year after year dieters fail to keep it. According to a physician who specializes in nutrition and weight management, there are four key reasons why diet resolutions jump the tracks, often before the month of January is over. At the top of the list is a tendency to underestimate calories consumed. Jessica Bartfield, M.D., recommends keeping track of everything consumed, paying attention to serving sizes and checking nutrition (and calorie) information at favorite fast-food restaurants. Other key reasons for diet failure: overestimating activity and calories burned, poor timing of meals, and not getting enough sleep. Jessica Bartfield, M.D., "Top Four Reasons Why Diets Fail", News release, Loyola Center for Metabolic Surgery & Bariatric Care, January 03, 2013, © Loyola Center for Metabolic Surgery & Bariatric Care

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As With Cardiovascular Disease, A Poor Diet Seems To Be Associated With Depression January 3, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Spanish researchers have looked at the evidence linking diet and depression, finding that fast food increases the risk of depression, while the Mediterranean diet reduces the risk. They note that depression is similar in many ways to heart disease. Both are associated with low-grade inflammation, endothelial dysfunction and poor lipid (fat) profiles. The researchers caution, however, that the evidence doesn’t prove causality, only an association. Long-term clinical trials are needed to probe deeper into the problem. Almudena Sanchez-Villegas and Miguel A Martínez-González, "Diet, a new target to prevent depression?", BMC Medicine, January 03, 2013, © BioMed Central Ltd

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Scientists Develop Molecule That Reverses Alzheimer’s Symptoms In Mice January 2, 2013: 12:00 AM EST Scientists from the U.S. National Institutes of Health have developed and successfully tested in mice a molecule that reverses the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, including memory loss, without toxic side effects. In the study, mice injected with TFP5 experienced “substantial reduction in the various [Alzheimer’s disease] symptoms along with restoration of memory loss.” In the placebo mice, the disease progressed normally as expected. The molecule was derived from a key brain enzyme that, when over-activated, is implicated in the formation of the plaques and tangles of Alzheimer’s. The researchers hope to test the molecule in clinical trials to determine if the effects they observed in mice after TFP5 injections would apply to humans. V. Shukla et al., "A truncated peptide from p35, a Cdk5 activator, prevents Alzheimer's disease phenotypes in model mice", The FASEB Journal, January 02, 2013, © FASEB

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Increased Use Of Fructose – But Not Glucose – Linked To Obesity Epidemic January 1, 2013: 12:00 AM EST A new U.S. study in rodents finds that there are major differences in the body’s reaction to different types of sugar, particularly glucose and fructose. Consumption of glucose reduced cerebral blood flow and activity in regions of the brain that regulate appetite, and increased ratings of satiety and fullness. Fructose – a key ingredient in high fructose corn syrup – did none of these things. According to the researchers, fructose possibly increases food-seeking behavior and increases food intake and perhaps obesity. Increases in fructose consumption “have paralleled the increasing prevalence of obesity,” they noted, and seem to “promote weight gain and insulin resistance.” Kathleen A. Page et al., "Effects of Fructose vs Glucose on Regional Cerebral Blood Flow in Brain Regions Involved With Appetite and Reward Pathways", JAMA, January 01, 2013, © American Medical Association

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Severely Obese People At Much Greater Risk of Dying From Diseases, Disorders January 1, 2013: 12:00 AM EST A U.S. review of studies on overweight and obesity has found that being simply overweight is less risky to one’s health than being obese or very obese. Data from the review of nearly 100 studies involving three million adults showed that overall obesity and high levels of obesity were associated with significantly higher risk of death from all causes. Overweight people were defined in the review as those whose body mass index (BMI) was 25 to 29. Severely obese people were those whose BMI was greater than 35. Researchers found that people with the highest BMI levels had a 29 percent greater risk of death from any cause. Katherine M. Flegal et al., "Association of All-Cause Mortality With Overweight and Obesity Using Standard Body Mass Index Categories", JAMA, January 01, 2013, © American Medical Association

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Obesity Trend Among Low-Income Children May Have Turned The Corner December 25, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Researchers who analyzed data on low-income children eligible for federally funded maternal and child health and nutrition programs have found that the prevalence of obesity and extreme obesity may have begun to drop. The U.S. researchers said their findings indicate some modest progress in obesity prevention among young children. The prevalence of obesity increased from 13.05 percent in 1998 to 15.21 percent in 2003, but decreased slightly to 14.94 percent in 2010, while extreme obesity decreased to 2.07 percent from 2.22 percent in 2003. Pan L. et al., "Trends in the Prevalence of Extreme Obesity Among US Preschool-Aged Children Living in Low-Income Families, 1998-2010", The Journal of the American Medical Association, December 25, 2012, © American Medical Association

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Thin Bagel Sandwiches Appeal To Weight-Conscious Bagel Lovers December 23, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Bagel restaurants in New York City have found that catering to consumer demand for healthier foods can pay off well. Manhattan Bagel, Einstein Bros., and others are now offering sandwiches featuring white Albacore tuna and lean turkey bacon served on thin-sliced bagels. The sandwiches contain half the calories, and only a fraction of the carbs and fat of regular bagels. "Top 100: Menu Innovations: Bagel Thin Sandwiches", Fast Casual, December 23, 2012, © Networld Media Group

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“Naturality” Captures Consumers Food Interest: If It’s Natural It Must Be Healthy December 20, 2012: 12:00 AM EST With a large majority of consumers believing that “natural” means “healthier,” it is probably no surprise that a German grain ingredients supplier has put the concept of “naturality” at the head of its list of top food and nutrition trends for 2013. Kampffmeyer Food Innovation found that 74 percent of people surveyed felt that food products labeled as natural were probably healthy, too. Products benefiting from this belief include coconut water, snacking nuts and Greek yogurt, all of which are experiencing skyrocketing retail sales growth. Other top food and nutrition trends highlighted by Kampffmeyer include energy, fruits and vegetables, dairy and seniors. "Naturality Poised to Remain Dominant in 2013", Nutraceuticals World, December 20, 2012, © Rodman Publishing

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Synthetic Compound Reverses Fatty Liver Disease In Lab Tests December 19, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Researchers in the U.S. report development of a synthetic compound that reverses the effects of fatty liver disease, a condition that often accompanies obesity and type 2 diabetes. SR9238 suppressed lipid (fat) production in the liver, eliminated inflammation and reversed fat accumulation in lab animals. According to the researchers, mice fed a high-fat diet and the compound for a month reversed the disease without side effects. The researchers also noted that markers for liver damage were also down, so the compound may be a potential treatment for alcohol-related fatty liver damage. Kristine Griffett et al., "A Liver Selective LXR Inverse Agonist that Suppresses Hepatic Steatosis", ACS Chemical Biology, December 19, 2012, © American Chemical Society

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A Few Simple Changes In Eating Habits Can Help People Lose Weight, And Keep It Off December 19, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Scientists from Finland and the U.S. have found that making a few simple adjustments to a person’s eating habits can promote and sustain weight loss. Of the 2,053 people who initially signed up for the study, 504 completed at least one follow-up survey. Over the three-month program, more than two thirds of participants either lost weight (42 percent) or maintained their weight (27 percent). Weight loss was highest among people who made changes consistently. Among the worthwhile changes: never eat directly from a package (always portion food out onto a dish), and eat something hot for breakfast within the first hour of waking up. Kirsikka Kaipainen et al., "Mindless Eating Challenge: Retention, Weight Outcomes, and Barriers for Changes in a Public Web-Based Healthy Eating and Weight Loss Program", Journal of Medical Internet Research, December 19, 2012, © Kaipainen et al.

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Scientists Determine Optimum Daily Milk Intake For Children December 17, 2012: 12:00 AM EST A Canadian study involving 1,300 children has found that drinking two cups of cow’s milk daily maintains optimum levels of vitamin D without reducing stored iron levels. Data for the study were gathered from questionnaires about diet patterns submitted by parents. According to the researchers, vitamin D deficiency in children is linked to bone health issues; iron deficiency is linked to anemia and delays in cognitive development. Researchers noted that children with darker skin pigmentation may not have adequate levels of vitamin D during the winter months. But rather than drink more milk, which would reduce iron levels, researchers urged wintertime vitamin D supplements. Jonathon L. Maguire et al., "The Relationship Between Cow’s Milk and Stores of Vitamin D and Iron in Early Childhood", Pediatrics, December 17, 2012, © American Academy of Pediatrics

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People With A Predisposition To Cancer Can Reduce The Risk By Cutting Out Snack Foods December 17, 2012: 12:00 AM EST People born with a genetic predisposition to colorectal and other cancers – a condition known as Lynch syndrome – could reduce their risk by eliminating most snack foods from their diet, scientists in The Netherlands report. Lynch syndrome is caused by mutations in genes involved with repairing DNA within cells. Earlier studies have found a link between red and processed meats and alcohol consumption and an increased risk of cancer. For the study, researchers gathered dietary information from 486 individuals with Lynch syndrome, then followed up nearly two years later. Lynch syndrome patients who ate more fast food snacks, chips, or fried snacks were twice as likely to develop cancerous polyps as patients who consumed fewer snacks. Akke Botma et al., "Dietary patterns and colorectal adenomas in Lynch syndrome", Cancer, December 17, 2012, © American Cancer Society

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Grocery Stores Are Setting Aside Space For Products That Appeal To Men December 16, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Among the new trends in retail grocery is the appearance of the “man aisle”: a section devoted to products that guys might want to buy. The phenomenon has its roots in two societal trends: more people are working at home, and more men are not working at all, and so do more of the shopping and cooking. So far, men who patronize these specially outfitted stores are likely to find stuff like charcoal and cans of Manwich. But eventually, supermarket guru Phil Lempert predicts, they’ll also find wellness foods like seeds, salmon, sardines, berries, mangoes, etc., that support prostate health. Another trend: increased use of smartphone apps will help men (and women) avoid foods that could increase the risk of allergies or diabetes, or may include harmful chemicals. Lenore Skenazy, "I Hear America Shopping", Creators.com, December 16, 2012, © CREATORS.COM

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Aerobic Exercise Proven More Effective At Reducing Body Fat December 15, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Though studies have shown that there are many health benefits to resistance training (i.e., weight lifting, etc.), research has been inconclusive about the impact on weight loss. A new U.S. study comparing the benefits of different exercise regimens finds that aerobic exercise – walking, running, swimming, etc. – is much more effective in losing weight. Researchers assigned 234 overweight or obese adults to one of three exercise groups: resistance training, aerobic training, or aerobic plus resistance training. Aerobic exercise was shown to be more effective at reducing body fat. The combination exercise group did not significantly reduce body mass but did experience the largest decrease in waist circumference, perhaps because of the increased amount of time spent exercising. L. H. Willis et al., "Effects of aerobic and/or resistance training on body mass and fat mass in overweight or obese adults", Journal of Applied Physiology, December 15, 2012, © American Physiological Society

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Study Finds Gazpacho Reduces Risk Of Hypertension December 14, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Spanish researchers have found that frequent consumption of gazpacho – a soup containing tomato, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, etc. – helps reduce blood pressure. For the study, researchers analyzed the impact of gazpacho consumption on 3,995 individuals who were participating in a larger study of the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. They found that gazpacho had a protective effect on arterial pressure despite the soup’s salt content. The reason may be that “bioactive elements of gazpacho counteract the effect of salt ingestion,” researchers said. Gazpacho is rich in carotenes, vitamin C and polyphenols. They suggested that the risk of hypertension may be reduced by eating gazpacho by as much as 27 percent in some individuals. A.. Medina-Remón et al., "Gazpacho consumption is associated with lower blood pressure and reduced hypertension in a high cardiovascular risk cohort", Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, December 14, 2012, © Elsevier B.V.

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Microencapsulation Technology May Make Baked Goods Healthier Without Loss Of Flavor December 13, 2012: 12:00 AM EST Grape seeds rich in antioxidants can be incorporated into cookies that not only taste good but are healthier than garden variety cookies, according to a recent study. Grape seeds boost the antioxidant content of cookies tenfold, according to the researchers, who overcame problems like bitter taste and instability in heat by using microencapsulation technology. A mixture of compounds protects the grape seed antioxidants on a molecular level from heat while masking the flavor. The researchers suggest that further investigation might uncover other ways to incorporate antioxidant microcapsules into baked products without affecting consumer likability. "Antioxidant Cookies Made Possible by Grape Seeds", Institute of Food Technologists, December 13, 2012, © Institute of Food Technologists

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Baking Industry Responds To Need For Satisfying Gluten-Free Products December 13, 2012: 12:00 AM EST The Institute of Food Technologists has issued a statement touting the food industry’s response to the increased awareness of celiac disease, a painful sensitivity to the protein gluten found in wheat, barley and rye. Gluten gives baked goods their texture, strength and crumb structure. So gluten-free bakery products tend to have reduced volume and a dry, crumbly, grainy texture that consumers find unsatisfactory. To solve the problem, commercial bakers have begun using flours made from ancient grains like amaranth, millet, quinoa, sorghum, and teff, as well as brown rice, corn and tapioca starch. "Food Industry Rises to the Gluten-Free Challenge", Institute of Food Technologists , December 13, 2012, © Institute of Food Technologists

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Taxes And/Or Subsidies On Foods Could Encourage Healthier Eating, Modeling Studies Suggest December 11, 2012: 12:00 AM EST A systematic review of simulation (modeling) studies focusing on the impact of food pricing strategies on dietary patterns has found that taxes on unhealthy foods like carbonated drinks and saturated fat might get people to eat healthier foods. The review, by scientists in New Zealand, also found evidence that subsidizing purchases of fruits and vegetables could have a similar positive effect. Eleven of 14 studies that looked at the impact of taxes/subsidies on lower socio-economic groups suggested that food pricing strategies would be associated with “pro-health outcomes”. The researchers urged that further studies be conducted. Helen Eyles et al., "Food Pricing Strategies, Population Diets, and Non-Communicable Disease: A Systematic Review of Simulation Studies", PlosOne, December 11, 2012, © Eyles et al. Open Access Article distributed under Creative Common Attribution License

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