Nutridata says yes. Continue reading Grain- vs grass-feed beef. Is there a difference?
Category Archives: Diet-Nutrition
CAM trends to watch in 2009
Areas of interest for the nutraceutical industry and consumers include digestive health, omega-3, superfruits, and weight management, according to this article in Nutraingredients.com | Europe. Continue reading CAM trends to watch in 2009
Chiropractic management of fibromyalgia
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania reviewed the evidence for chiropractic… and more. Continue reading Chiropractic management of fibromyalgia
Is this the secret to a successful diet?
 A diet’s long-term effectiveness depends on its ability to increase a sense of fullness and bring down carbohydrate cravings, report researchers from Venezuela and the US presented during The Endocrine Society’s 90th Annual Meeting. Continue reading Is this the secret to a successful diet?
Benefits of a low-glycemic index in diabetes
Researchers from Canada compared the effects of a low-glycemic index (GI) diet vs a high-cereal fiber diet in patients with type 2 diabetes. Continue reading Benefits of a low-glycemic index in diabetes
Complementary New Year Resolutions
 Dr. Harvey Simon, who is editor of the Harvard Men’s Health Watch, cuts through the clutter and provides 10 resolutions for 2009.
Surprise! They’re all complementary. Continue reading Complementary New Year Resolutions
Consumer Alert: More tainted weight loss products
 Some of the weight loss products listed below claim to be “natural†or to contain only “herbal†ingredients.
The FDA found they actually contain potentially harmful ingredients not listed on the product labels or in promotional advertisements. Continue reading Consumer Alert: More tainted weight loss products
New recommendations to treat IBS
 The American College of Gastroenterology has published new guidelines for the management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Let’s focus on their view of herbals, acupuncture, and diet. Continue reading New recommendations to treat IBS
Benefits of omega-3 in Alzheimer’s disease
 An omega-3 fatty acid supplement enriched with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may positively affect weight and appetite in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease, according to researchers at the Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge in Stockholm, Sweden. Continue reading Benefits of omega-3 in Alzheimer’s disease
Can you pay people to lose weight?
Yes, “economic incentives produced significant weight loss” short-term, according to researchers in Pennsylvania. Continue reading Can you pay people to lose weight?
A website that specializes in compiling nutrition labels
NutritionPedia.com is a beta website dedicated to providing easy access to nutrition information for all your favorite foods.
There was nothing listed under “Big Mac,” but I entered “garlic” and found a list of commercial food labels. Continue reading A website that specializes in compiling nutrition labels
Rice as an allergen in children
Researchers at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Australia report the emerging importance of rice — a food commonly thought to be “hypoallergenic” — as a significant trigger of food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES). Continue reading Rice as an allergen in children
Safety update on melamine in infant formula
Melamine-contaminated products from China have been a topic here for almost 2 years.
Now, the FDA has published guidelines for safe levels. Continue reading Safety update on melamine in infant formula
Testing soy shakes for fibromyalgia
Studies suggest that soy relieves neuropathic pain in animals and reduces pain and improves range of motion in people with osteoarthritis.
Based on this, researchers from the Mayo Clinic thought it reasonable to look for benefits of soy in people with fibromyalgia. Continue reading Testing soy shakes for fibromyalgia
Does it make sense to take dietary supplements?
Dr. Jamaluddin Moloo is Chief of the Department of Medicine at Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. He has reviewed the evidence and finds it lacking.
Here are the highlights for beta-carotene, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and selenium supplementation. Continue reading Does it make sense to take dietary supplements?
Recommendations from Harvard for bone health
The Harvard Women’s Health Watch has published recommendations to lower the risk of fractures due to osteoporosis.
I supplemented their recommendations with references. Continue reading Recommendations from Harvard for bone health
Milk and acne risk in teenage boys
There was an association between higher intake of skim milk and more pimples in this study. Continue reading Milk and acne risk in teenage boys
Rationale for omega-3 fatty acids in heart disease
Researchers from the University of South Dakota in Sioux Falls have reviewed the rationale for recommending long-chain omega-3 fatty acids — eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid (EPA and DHA) — in pill or fish form for general heart health.
Here it is in case your forgot. Continue reading Rationale for omega-3 fatty acids in heart disease
“American paradox.” Or, how I stopped dieting and lost weight
“Some scientists believe that in our quest to lose weight, we are not eating enough fat, or at least not the right kind of fat. What’s missing from our diet,” according to a NewsTarget.com article, “is conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which is found in red meat, lamb, and dairy products.
Now, a reanalysis of the literature supports this point of view. Continue reading “American paradox.” Or, how I stopped dieting and lost weight
CAM and diabetes: A round up of studies from 2008
November is diabetes month at the CAM Report.
Here’s what we covered so far this year. Continue reading CAM and diabetes: A round up of studies from 2008