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Jul 01, 2008 |
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Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 07-02-08
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 07-02-08 |
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Jul 01, 2008 |
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Letters From Our Readers - Q&A Session 07-02-08
Letters From Our Readers - Q&A Session 07-02-08 |
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Jun 30, 2008 |
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Study suggests as little as one glass of milk a day can cut risk of kidney/heart disease 37%
International Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis tracked eating patterns & a measure of kidney function closely linked to risk of cardiovascular disease. Of 5,042 adults ages 45 to 84, those consuming at least one lowfat milk serving daily averaged 37% better kidney function. |
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Jun 30, 2008 |
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Investigation of the potential prebiotic properties of almond (Amygdalus communis L.) seeds - Source: Applied and Environmental Microbiology, May 23, 2008
Microbiologists find the lipid in Almonds is an excellent “prebiotic” – selectively supporting the survival and growth of beneficial bacteria in the small intestine. [Source: Applied and Environmental Microbiology, May 23, 2008] |
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Jun 30, 2008 |
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Prebiotic potential of almonds – Unique lipid helps probiotics multiply and prosper
Microbiologists find the lipid in Almonds is an excellent “prebiotic” – encouraging a healthy bacterial balance in the small intestine by selectively supporting the growth of beneficial bacteria (probiotics). |
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Jun 30, 2008 |
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Associations between microalbuminuria and animal foods, plant foods, and dietary patterns in the Multiethnic Study of Atherosclerosis – Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, June 2008
Dairy consumers average 37% better kidney function/heart disease risk; diet with only nondairy animal food is associated with worse kidney function/heart risk. [Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, June 2008] |
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Jun 29, 2008 |
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Milk Thistle Extracts Inhibit the Oxidation of Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and Subsequent Scavenger Receptor-Dependent Monocyte Adhesion – Source: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 11, 2008
U of Arkansas researchers report silymarin reduced oxidation of LDL (bad) cholesterol by up to 86% depending on dose. Oxidized LDL (oxLDL) is considered a chief contributor to an important killer – arterial plaque/inflammation and heart disease. [Source: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 11, 2008] |
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Jun 29, 2008 |
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Research advances may help prevent and improve diagnosis of celiac disease (gluten intolerance)
For those suffering from celiac disease there may be good news on the horizon, according to research reports at a recent international conference on digestive diseases. Recent data indicate 1 in 100 are affected by this intolerance, but most don't know the cause of the resulting difficulties. |
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Jun 29, 2008 |
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Adults with type 2 diabetes may experience memory declines immediately after eating unhealthy meal
Amazingly, the acute negative effect on memory of high-fat meals can be offset by taking antioxidant vitamins with the meal - though a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables should be first defense. |
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Jun 29, 2008 |
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Antioxidant vitamins reduce acute meal-induced memory deficits in adults with type 2 diabetes - Source: Nutrition Research, July 2008
Amazingly, the memory problems that swiftly followed high-fat meals in this study were avoided when subjects took antioxidant vitamins with the meal - presumably because the problems were caused by free radicals. A healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables is the preferred preventive. [Source: Nutrition Research, July 2008] |
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