Diet & Nutrition

Magazine articles on dieting, the effects of diet on health, nutrition, and healthy foods.

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Science News April 26, 2003 Janet Raloff	Don't Belittle this Vitamin As vitamins go, B6 doesn't fly high on the radar screen of most consumers. However, owing to its many benefits -- which include protecting DNA -- this unsung nutritional hero shouldn't be neglected, argue a pair of scientists.
AskMen.com April 24, 2003 Sabrina Rogers	Eating Well: Frequently Asked Questions It's really not surprising that many people simply stick to their bad eating habits because they find healthy eating too complicated. The following answers to some frequently asked questions about nutrition will hopefully help clear up some of this confusion and keep you on the right track.
Science News April 19, 2003 Janet Raloff	Homing In on Ephedra's Risks Data reported this week by researchers at South Dakota State University in Brookings offered some clues to why the active ingredients in supplements containing ephedra may pose a special risk to athletes and others who exercise strenuously.
Science News April 5, 2003 Janet Raloff	Another Way Saturated Fats Can Hike Heart Risks Numerous studies have linked heavy consumption of these fats to elevated cholesterol, a major risk factor for heart disease. Now, Johns Hopkins University researchers tie high-saturated-fat diets to a second risk factor for cardiovascular disease: abdominal fat.
Science News March 29, 2003 Janet Raloff	Cranberry Juice -- A Cocktail for the Heart Scientists report that regular consumption of cranberry juice in cocktail form yields cholesterol benefits in middle-age men and women.
AskMen.com March 27, 2003 Sabrina Rogers	Understanding The Glycemic Index If you're interested in nutrition, you've probably heard of the glycemic index (GI), but you may not know exactly what it's all about. Although it was originally developed for diabetics and athletes, it is now being used in many diet plans as a weight-loss and weight-management tool.
American Family Physician March 15, 2003 Gordon & Shaughnessy	Saw Palmetto for Prostate Disorders Studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of saw palmetto in reducing symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia. BPH is a nearly universal result of the aging process in men.
Nutrition Action Healthletter January 2002 Michael F. Jacobson	News From CSPI Ornish, Diehl, and CSPI have shown that if the right message is delivered well, people will respond. I know how important it is to deal with bioterrorism, but we also need to prod the government to make a major investment in diet and exercise campaigns.
AskMen.com March 13, 2003 Sabrina Rogers	18 Common Diet Mistakes Although cutting back on desserts and checking the calorie and fat content on food labels is a great start when you're trying to get rid of those love handles, you may be making some unwise decisions without even realizing it.
Outside March 2003 Ben Hewitt	Harvest of Champions If mom had told you what fruits and veggies can do for your game, maybe you would've listened. But it's not too late.
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