Diet & Vitamins
The Heart Health Benefits of Pistachios
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 The Heart Health Benefits of Pistachios
(ARA) – Pistachios are a “super food” for health and fitness-focused Americans, according to a new Penn State study that examined the effects of pistachios on multiple cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, including cholesterol, blood pressure and inflammation.
A diet rich in pistachios packs a powerful nutrition punch, the study shows. Nutrition experts nationwide are now recommending pistachios as a heart-healthy snack or heart-smart ingredient to incorporate in favorite dishes.
Soy – Panacea or Poison
Thursday, July 10, 2008 
Author Craig Burton covers some of the things you may have heard about Soy:
Soy “stops cancer and baldness” (1)
“Soy foods can stimulate the growth of oestrogen-dependent tumours and cause thyroid problems and breast cancer.” (5)
“A British Government report concluded that there is little evidence that soy foods protect against breast cancer or any other forms of cancer. In fact, soy foods may result in an increased risk of cancer.” (8)
Are Those Vitamins Any Good?
Thursday, July 10, 2008 The evidence continues to accumulate. Our soil has been depleted
of the nutrients and minerals that our bodies need. Our health
is compromised by an environment contaminated with toxins. Free
radicals attack our immune system. Supplementation with
vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants seems necessary to
compensate for these environmental deficiencies.
A Smooth Solution to Grumpiness over Greens
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 A Smooth Solution to Grumpiness over Greens
(ARA) – Sure, you know greens are good for you. You occasionally toss a broccoli stalk or two into your chef salad – after all, anything tastes good with ranch dressing on it, right? And you often eat spinach when you visit your favorite neighborhood restaurant . . . and order the spinach-artichoke dip. Unfortunately, with that, you also get plenty of fat.
Antioxidants: Combating Aging and Disease
Monday, June 16, 2008 Wouldn't we all like to age gracefully (if at all for that matter!) and ward off the wrinkly signs and ill symptoms for as long as possible. Keys to longevity may be more accessible than we think, and it appears our diets play a critical role. Antioxidants are the knights in shining armor that subjugate the attack of free radicals in the body, the hazardous molecules that damage cells and procure aging and disease. Though antioxidants are produced naturally in the body, these decline with age, hence an increasing need to acquire them from the foods in our diet.
Before examining antioxidants more closely, it is important to take a look at the free radicals they serve to neutralize.