Diet & Nutrition

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

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Science News February 7, 2004 Janet Raloff	Calcium Superchargers Foods such as yogurts supplemented with fiberlike sugars called nondigestible oligosaccharides are developing into the latest wave in functional foods -- commercial goods seeded with ingredients that boost their nutritiousness or healthfulness.
Science News January 31, 2004 Janet Raloff	Bacteria Brew a B Vitamin Boost Anyone looking for a vitamin B 12 boost (which includes most vegetarians) might find a palatable source of the important vitamin in certain teas treated with bacteria, Japanese chemists now show. So far, many seek the vitamin in synthetic supplements or algal products.
Science News January 24, 2004 Janet Raloff	A Swiss Paradox? Gstaad, Switzerland, has gained renown for its challenging ski trails and celebrity sightings. Come summer, however, the area's slopes host cows, not skiers. It now appears that milk from those cows produces cheeses rich in some heart-healthy nutrients.
American Family Physician January 15, 2004	Sticking to Lifestyle Changes: Healthy Eating How do I pick a healthy eating plan I can stick with?... What can I do to help me stick with this healthier eating program?... How do I keep from getting bored?... What happens if I slip?... etc.
American Family Physician January 15, 2004 John Smucny	Does a Low-Sodium Diet Reduce Blood Pressure? Reducing sodium intake does lead to a slightly lower average blood pressure. However, no evidence from controlled trials proves that reducing sodium intake decreases morbidity or mortality, or proves that modest sodium restriction is harmful.
Science News January 17, 2004 Janet Raloff	Diabetes: Coffee and Caffeine Appear Protective New data now indicate that drinking java -- lots of it, and especially the caffeinated form -- can curb type II diabetes.
AskMen.com January 12, 2004 Evan Campbell	Top 10: Healthy Restaurant Meals The 10 most popular types of restaurants, from Tex-Mex to Italian, and tips on what you should order once you're there if you want to remain slim.
BusinessWeek January 19, 2004 Carol Marie Cropper	Time To Scale Back On Big Fish? High mercury levels may wind up harming the health-conscious eater
BusinessWeek January 19, 2004 John Carey	Commentary: Ephedra: One Down, More To Go Laws should be changed to let the FDA remove dangerous supplements faster.
Science News January 10, 2004 Janet Raloff	Ephedra Finale Last week, Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announced that the Food and Drug Administration would soon outlaw U.S. sales of diet products containing stimulants derived from the Ephedra sinica plant.
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