Diet Products News 2008-08

2008-08-17 Nut products and asthma - Petersfield Today

In the children, the prevalence of any asthma symptoms over the past 12 months declined over the eight years from 23 pct. at three years to 13 pct. at eight years. In children with complete data, 61. 3 pct. had never wheezed, 24. 0 pct. were early transient wheezers, 4. 3 pct. were late onset wheezers, and 10. 3 pct. had persistent wheezing. When they looked at relationships between asthma and maternal diet, they found no associations between maternal consumption of vegetables, fruit, fish, eggs, dairy or nuts (or nut products) and childhood wheeze or other symptoms of asthma. However, researchers split the data when analysing nut products. They found no links between nut product consumption and asthma when they compared regular with rare maternal consumption. But they found significantly increased risk of wheezing (by 42 pct. ), shortness of breath (by 58 pct. ),

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Nut products and asthma - Eating too many nuts in pregnancy could put babies at risk of asthma, The Guardian reports. A study has followed more than 4,000 expectant mothers and their children over eight years, and found that children who developed asthma-like symptoms such as wheezing were significantly more likely to be born to mothers who ate nut products, such as peanut butter, each

2008-08-09 Infoshop News - Herbivore Because I Give a Shit

While it is irrefutable that giving any support to animal agriculture is environmentally unconscionable, what about other forms of animal consumption A counterargument when the question of environmentalism and veganism comes up is that veganism is just another form of consumerism and that it is much more environmentally ethical to eat food produced locally. However, to propose that the only two options are a diet of imported, processed vegan food or a diet of locally produced animal products is absurd. What about fresh vegetables In addition, to match the environmental impacts of one block of locally produced cheese, a block of tofu would very nearly have to be shipped from the other side of the planet.

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2008-08-01 HEALTH NEWS Greene News

It is a confusing process. Some people have very high cholesterol and never seem to get any vascular disease. So where does cholesterol come from Our genetic setpoint or thermostat for cholesterol determines our level to a large extent. Cholesterol is important for our bodies. It is the main building block for many hormones. It is also used in our digestion process to help absorb oil, and it is the main ingredient in bile. When we eat, we secrete bile, which contains cholesterol, into our intestine and reabsorb it. Eating more dietary fiber, such as whole grains and vegetables, helps bind up the cholesterol and lets it pass all the way through our system without being reabsorbed. Eating less cholesterol is also important. Food products that come from animals have cholesterol in them - dairy products, meat, and eggs in particular.

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2008-09-01 HealthNews Blogs - Susan Brady - Celebrate Whole Grains

According to the Whole Grain Council, the last two years have seen a huge increase in whole grain products being released on the market. While consumers have always had a choice of whole grain products, whole grain food products on store shelves has increased ten fold since 2000, proving that there is a market for these products and that consumers are ready and willing to cook and eat them. In particular, bakery goods, breakfast cereals, and snacks have seen large increases in products. Hard to pass up that cereal aisle and not notice the mainstream companies like General Mills touting their use of whole grains in everything from Lucky Charms and Cheerios to Fiber One and Wheaties, or newcomers like Kashi with a whole array of products fit for a varieties of palates. In fact, General Mills now boasts that their entire line of

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Tomorrow kicks off Whole Grains Month in the United States, a month-long celebration geared toward improving your life through healthier consumption of foods, notably whole grains. This doesnt mean you have to choke down tasteless pearls of barley or - Nutrition and Diet Health Health News Healthy Living

2008-08-14 AGE OF AUTISM: Is BBQ GFCF Texas Study on Diet and Autism

I do remember reading one study of the GFCF diet with a control group (I dont remember it and dont have time now to find it). The results steadfastly showed no difference between the ASD groups of kids who were GFCF and were not GFCF. I remember also being amazed at the short amount of time the study was conducted. Interestingly - the parents whose children were on the GFCF diet, most ended up continuing the diet after the study was over (it was not doubleblind). What were they seeing that the "data" was not designed to pick up I bet we could guess. The study was designed to pick up better performance on ABA type routines, but the parents saw "a flicker of light" behind their childs eyes, or better stools, or better sleeping. Plus, we all know that grouping kids together that have autism is like grouping "americans" together to

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2008-08-09 Message to Ohio Residents: Forgo Fad Dieting and Join the Campaign for Healthy Weight - MarketWatch

People who maintain a healthy weight are less likely to be at risk for weight-related health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and some types of cancer. In addition, some studies have linked meeting the recommendations for lowfat and fat free milk along with eating fruits and vegetables to a lower risk for high blood pressure and heart disease, as part of a heart-healthy diet. The American Heart Association 2007 Guidelines for Preventing Cardiovascular Disease in Women emphasize eating fresh fruits, vegetables and lowfat milk and milk products.

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2008-08-08 ABCs of Good Nutrition Are Always in Season at Whole Foods Market(R) - MarketWatch

More than ever, food allergies are affecting families eating and shopping. In the past five years, for example, peanut allergies in children have doubled, and the estimated number of Americans with food allergies has increased from 6 million to approximately 12 million. (1) Finding healthy and affordable options to accommodate specific food allergies can be challenging. Whole Foods Market stores have expanded offerings of gluten-free foods to meet the needs of those with special dietary needs. Four years ago, Whole Foods Market opened its own dedicated gluten-free bakehouse in Raleigh, N. C. The facility creates more than 25 items -- including pizza crusts, muffins, scones, breads and cakes -- to meet the needs of the ever-increasing number of individuals whose diets require gluten-free foods.

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2008-08-22 Enhance Your Energy

Mona vie acai is a trademark name that is given to the healthy products by the Monarch Health Sciences. Mona vie acai berry is advisable for everyone. The acai benefits are many in number. It is a fiber rich disease fighter that gives us more and more energy. The acai extract is a different flavor with a mix of both chocolate and berry. Consuming proper acai health with brazilian acai, amazon acai will provide a good healthy and a fit body. acai goji, acai extract from the acai berry, acai berry juice, organic acai, acai blend also add to the physical features of the body. Acai supplement with normal diet will render good medicinal help from Mother Nature.

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2008-08-09 Amino Vital(R) Helps Power Team USA to Beijing with Advanced Safety and Product Testing - MarketWatch

Amino Vital supports Team USA, giving American athletes access to safe, pharmaceutical-grade amino-based products to enhance their normal diet and ensure the athletes get the most out of their training. Amino Vital is used by a number of elite U. S. athletes including Olympians Hunter Kemper and Sheila Taormina, and members of teams such as USA Gymnastics, USA Track and Field and USA Cycling.

Amino Vital produces products that provide athletes with readily available amino acids that enhance their normal daily diet. Amino Vital will lead the charge in offering amino acid-based nutritional products to assure that U. S. athletes are getting the most out of their training and aid in their recovery after strenuous workouts.

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2008-08-08 Answers About the Vegan Lifestyle in New York, Part 2 - City Room - Metro - New York Times Blog

Echoing Ruth ( no. 4) I am very interested in how you interpret the silence of Climate Change activists on the issue of meat consumption. I think that many people interested in climate change and environmental issues in general are unaware of the important role that diet plays. For example, Peter Singer and Jim Mason write in The Way We Eat: Why Our Food Choices Matter that switching from a meat-based diet to a vegan diet does more to reduce a persons carbon footprint that switching from driving an SUV to a hybrid car. Is their silence strategic Or do you think they are unaware of the importance of diet upon the environment (I find this hard to believe) Finally, if their silence is strategic, would it not be worthwhile to at least encourage people to eat less meat, especially beef

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