European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2009) 63, 11–17; doi:10.1038/ejcn.2008.2; published online 13 February 2008 US and France adult fruit and vegetable consumption patterns: an international comparison Background/Objectives: To observe fruit and vegetable consumption as it relates to body mass index (BMI) and other variables, by analyzing the health surveys...

This is a funny article from Mairi Beautyman. The kitchen is a good place to start when it comes to green living. We already know that eating organic is better for both your body and the earth. But there are a few things I’ve heard about recently that may...

World's Oldest Woman Dies at Age 115 http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_8516/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=HtlsNVeE Sent from my iPhone...

It’s funny. The visibility and growing popularity of “Raw Food” presents a problem for its adherents. It’s kind of like my son, who was into indy rock, from independently produced garage bands that had something novel and truly interesting. Once people realized how fresh it was (and its economic...

Here’s the question: Should we look at legislating junk food advertisments aimed at kids? I understand regulation of cigarette ads to children, because nicotene is addictive and tobacco is lethal … a terrible combination that mystifies anyone who asks, “and WHY is a lethal addictive carcinogen on the market...

The truth, as always, lies most often in the middle. Are the florid bloom of detox miracles just a bunch of biological ponzi schemes … fueled by clever marketing, a gullible populace, and the Placebo effect? Or perhaps we really do need to flush the synthetics and chemicals that...

“Weight tracking” as a tool to control the pounds is interesting, because our culture tends to rely on this to a greater extent than others. The French culture, for example, does not agonize over pounds. Indeed, they will froth at you if you suggest that their low weight results...

Fast food + nearby schools = fat kids We can wring our hands about WHY this is true — whether it’s the loss of recess or addition of too many video games, but the bottom line is this: youth who study just a short walk from a fast-food outlet...

Go to any book store and you will see these, as our choices for optimal health … No wonder we are so confused. There is Low Fat, Low Carb, Low Calorie, and everything in between. The problem is this … we will not suceed in our efforts to control...

We have more hope for our future than we have had in a long, long time. In my field (nutrition, health), there is reason for optimism. Despite our obesity epidemic, our Culture of Health is finally beginning to turn around. The strength of the Organic Foods market is fantastic...

Inflammation. This is the newest marker for heart disease. This article summary indicates that the Mediterranean diet decreases the markers for inflammation more than the standard Western diet. Chronic inflammation has been linked to range of conditions linked to heart disease, osteoporosis, cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s, type-2 diabetes, and...

It took this scientific article in the journal Lancet to get anything moving. The Food Standards Agency oversees the food safety in the UK. They are calling on companies to identify all products without food additives … particularly food dyes. Is it not incredible to you that anyone would...