Diet and Nutrition

How to Save Your Muscle & Your Metabolism
by Craig Ballantyne (09/05/2008)

It’s a scary statistic. You could lose several pounds of muscle per decade after age 30… and more if you diet. As a result of that muscle loss, your metabolism slows down, your risk of falls and injury increases - and do I even have to mention the dramatic decline in the appearance of your beach body?

Get More Antioxidants… With Rolls
by Kelley Herring (09/04/2008)

Looking to power up your plate with antioxidants? Look to rolls. Sushi rolls, that is. These small bites are big on age-defying antioxidants from several traditional Asian ingredients. Here are the top four:

Dear ETR: “Where do I find organic wine?”
by Kelley Herring (09/03/2008)

“My question is: Where do I find organic wine? My health food store doesn’t have it. And I don’t remember seeing it in any grocery or ‘drug’ stores. Is there a company we could order it from?

The Link Between Your Look and Your Scent
by Suzanne Richardson (09/01/2008)

An unpleasant aspect of being overweight is that people KNOW you’re overweight. But a new study by Dr. Alan Hirsch of the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation could make you feel better about those extra pounds.

2 Supplements for Mature Men
by Craig Ballantyne (08/30/2008)

Strength and muscle mass are two of the most important components for healthy living in older folks. If you don’t have strength, every activity is going to be harder than it should be. So you’ll be happy to know that there are two nutritional supplements that can help you build strength, no matter how old you are.

Avoiding Airport Food
by Craig Ballantyne (08/29/2008)

Yesterday was a nightmare travel day. I got stuck in the Aspen airport due to a delayed flight. When I landed in Denver, I had to make a mad - and I mean MAD! - dash from one end of the airport to the other.

Dear ETR: “Are there any foods that can energize my 80-year-old father?”
by Dr. Jonny Bowden (08/28/2008)

“I am the caregiver of my 80-year-old father. He is diabetic, hypertensive, and experiences dementia, a symptom of his Alzheimer’s. “My dad is on multiple medications. I carefully plan his meals, but, depending upon his mood, he does not always eat properly or get the rest he needs. So he is typically grouchy, uncooperative, and combative when he wakes up in the morning, late in the evening, and occasionally throughout the day. Also, he is so boring and sedentary that his behavior can be unduly stressful and alienating for me. Moreover, he gives me the impression that he has lost the ...

Swedish Weight-Loss Secret
by Craig Ballantyne (08/27/2008)

No, the Swedish weight-loss secret is not “Stop eating Swedish meatballs.” What the Swedes have discovered is online weight-loss programs.

If You’re a Smoker… Eat This!
by Kelley Herring (08/26/2008)

We all know that smoking is bad for your health. But whether you’re a secondhand smoker or are still trying to beat your addiction, there’s something you can add to your diet to help negate the nasty cancer-causing effects. Watercress.

Keep Insulin in Check to Prevent Colon Cancer
by Kelley Herring (08/22/2008)

A recent study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention found a significant relationship between c-peptide, an indicator of insulin secretion, and the risk of colorectal adenoma, the main precursor to colorectal cancer.

The Hidden Poison in Your Wineglass
by Kelley Herring (08/21/2008)

You’ve heard quite a bit about the health benefits of red wine. Not long ago, Dr. Sears told you about its anti-aging benefits, and I wrote about its ability to protect against two health-harming byproducts of fat digestion.

Tart Cherries Reduce Inflammation
by Johnny Bowden (08/20/2008)

Tart cherries might not be one of the first foods that come to mind when you think "heart healthy," but perhaps they should be. New research from the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center shows that compounds in cherries may protect against the kind of inflammation that’s been associated with both heart disease and diabetes.

New Discoveries Put One Neglected Vitamin on the Map
by Johnny Bowden (08/18/2008)

Vitamin K is the “Rodney Dangerfield” of bone-health vitamins: It gets no respect. No one talks about it. Instead, we talk about calcium and magnesium and vitamin D. But vitamin K, too, is critically important for building strong bones.

Fight Immune-Based Cancers With Blackberries
by Kelley Herring (08/14/2008)

Blue Corn: The Lesser Evil
by Kelley Herring (08/13/2008)

As I’ve cautioned before in ETR, products made with cornmeal - even organic cornmeal - are hazardous to your health and waistline. They rank high on the glycemic index, elevate blood sugar levels, and encourage your body to store fat. But when the occasional craving strikes and nothing but

The Truth About the Latest Low-Carb vs. Low-Fat Diet Controversy
by Craig Ballantyne (08/11/2008)

Diets don't work. At least that's what The New York Times makes of the disappointing results of a recent study (partly financed by the Atkins Research Foundation). But is it true? Let's take a look...

Cocoa: Packed With Cancer Fighters
by Kelley Herring (08/09/2008)

Are you a chocolate lover? Good news! Cornell food scientists recently found that cocoa is teeming with antioxidants that help prevent cancer.

A Starch You Shouldn’t Resist
by Kelley Herring (08/08/2008)

Want a trimmer tummy? Eat starch!

The Anti-Fat-Loss Substance That Could Be Ruining Your Diet
by Yarixa Ferrao (08/06/2008)

You work hard all day. So when you come home from work, or finally get the kids down to sleep, you probably want to chill out. Many people do that by having a few glasses of wine with dinner. That's one of the health mistakes Michael Masterson was making that was keeping him from losing weight.

How I KILLED Michael’s Nightly Cravings - for GOOD!
by Yarixa Ferrao (08/05/2008)

Michael Masterson was 19 pounds over his ideal weight at the beginning of the year. One reason was because he'd developed a dangerous habit. He was snacking on high-sugar, high-carb foods late at night.

Reforming Michael Masterson
by Yarixa Ferrao (07/30/2008)

If you have a few extra pounds to lose, I'm going to be teaching you a few of the little tricks I taught Michael that you can use to get your health back on track.

Get More Antioxidants and Satisfy Your Cravings
by Kelley Herring (07/29/2008)

We all need to get more antioxidants in our diet. That's because free radicals - rogue molecules that wreak havoc on our cells and contribute to disease and degeneration - are constantly being generated, even as a result of basic biological functions like breathing and digestion. But by choosing foods that are high on the oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) scale, we can pack more free-radical-fighting power into every bite.

Inulin: Fiber of the Future
by Kelley Herring (07/28/2008)

The latest advancements in food technology are bringing a myriad of power-packed "functional food" ingredients to tables across the globe. And one of the most potent and unique of these is inulin.

Who Says Fruit Makes You Fat?
by Craig Ballantyne (07/26/2008)

Bad Fish, Good Fish
by Kelley Herring (07/24/2008)

Choosing wild-caught fish over farmed can help you avoid harmful endocrine disruptors called polychlorinated biphenyls. But that's not the only reason to stock up on wild-caught fish.

Why You Should Order Pinot With Your Steak
by Kelley Herring (07/22/2008)

In two of my recent ETR articles, you learned about the health benefits of enjoying organic grass-fed beef and the best methods for preparing it. Now I've got more advice on getting the most from your meat.

A Summer Favorite for “Fireworks”
by Kelley Herring (07/19/2008)

Do you love watermelon? If so, you should know that America's favorite summer fruit has recently been found to have some interesting "side effects."

It’s Time to Change Those Genes!
by Kelley Herring (07/18/2008)

In a recent ETR article, I introduced you to the burgeoning new field of nutrigenomics - the use of your personal genetic information to create a tailor-made diet that can thwart the diseases you're most prone to. But once you have this critical information in hand, wouldn't it be nice to simply repair those damaged genes? New research suggests you can!

Diet Pill Causes Adults to “Poop Their Pants”
by Shane Ellison (07/17/2008)

Diet pills are publicized by appealing to our desire to believe that we can be slim and sexy without effort. This trickery is fueled by contrived "before and after photos," paid-for celebrities, and fake endorsements from steroid-ridden bodybuilders.

Take Baby Steps to Better Health
by Craig Ballantyne (07/15/2008)

I get hundreds of e-mails every day, but only a few of them upset me. And those are the ones from guys who are under 30 and feel that they'll never be in good shape again. It is frustrating that so many men, and women, think they are over the hill in their late 20s. Can you believe that?
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