Copyright 2008 Medical News Today Latest Nutrition / Diet News From Medical News Today. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/sections/nutrition-agriculture/ admin@medicalnewstoday.com (MNT Admin) editors@medicalnewstoday.com (MNT Editors) en-us Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/115537.php The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is updating its warning to consumers nationwide concerning the outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul. After a lengthy investigation, the FDA has determined that fresh tomatoes now available in the domestic market are not associated with the current outbreak. As a result, the agency is removing its June 7 warning against eating certain types of red raw tomatoes. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/115434.php The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated its nationwide warning to consumers on Thursday, saying that agency officials believed it was now safe to eat all types of fresh raw tomatoes bought in the US, as this was most unlikely to be the cause of the Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak that has so far infected over 1,000 people nationwide since April this year. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/115348.php Diet can strongly influence how long you live and your reproductive success, but now scientists have discovered that what works for males can be very different for females. In the first study of its kind, the researchers have shown that gender plays a major role in determining which diet is better suited to promoting longer life or better reproductive success. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/115308.php A new large scale 2 year study by an international team of scientists concluded that Mediterranean and low carbohydrate diets may be just as safe and effective as standard medically prescribed low fat diets for losing weight and if continued beyond the weight loss target, may confer long term health benefits. A particularly noteworthy feature of the study is the high proportion of participants who stuck to the diets for the whole 2 years: 85 per cent. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/115231.php The European Biotech Industry Association (EuropaBio) questions the premises and the methods used by recent reports, including the recently leaked and unofficial World Bank internal note which claims that 75% of the recent price increase of food is due to increasing demand for biofuel. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/115187.php The General Mills Champions for Healthy Kids Program recently awarded a half-million dollars in grants to 50 community-based organizations across the U.S. with unique programs focused on youth nutrition and fitness. Each of the non-profits, schools or other organizations received a $10,000 grant for programs that incorporate a fitness and nutrition component, and operate with the guidance of a dietetic professional. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/115169.php What: The senses of smell and taste may have greater bearing on health than is generally accepted by both doctors and patients. Recent research suggests that these senses and their influence on behavior have implications for nutrition, aging, mental health, obesity, diabetes and safety. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/115130.php A systematic literature review conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Connecticut, the Hispanic Health Council (Hartford), and the Connecticut Center for Eliminating Health Disparities among Latinos assessed the impact of peer education/counseling on nutrition and health outcomes among Latinos living in the United States. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/114902.php Following a low-sodium diet does not appear to have any appreciable impact of asthma control as once thought, according to new research. "Despite the clear benefit of a low-sodium diet on cardiovascular risk factors, there is no therapeutic benefit in the use of a low-sodium diet…on asthma control in our study population," wrote Zara E. K. Pogson, M.R.C.P., clinical research fellow at the University of Nottingham in England. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/115040.php Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer today announced that beginning next month, USDA will begin listing retail stores receiving meat and poultry products involved in Class I recalls - those of the most serious concern to public health. For some recalls, specific product information useful to consumers is not available to help identify recalled products that may still be in their home. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/114979.php Are you getting your two portions of heart-healthy oily fish a week? A great source of protein, vitamins (especially vitamin D) and minerals, like selenium and iodine, oily fish also provides those essential long-chain omega-3 fats, known as DHA and EPA for short. DHA and EPA are an important part of the nervous system, brain and retina and are good for heart health as they prevent your blood from clotting and regulate your heart's rhythm. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/114949.php Vitamin D is essential to strong bones. Inadequate vitamin D can lead to osteoporosis, a brittle bone disease. Recently, researchers have found that vitamin D may help reduce the risk of other diseases. The July issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource reports some new findings and guidelines on how much vitamin D is enough. Fall prevention: With age, decreasing muscle strength can increase the risk of falls and bone fractures. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/114947.php Drinking a glass of 100 percent fruit juice has long been thought of as a healthy daily habit for both adults and children right up there with brushing your teeth and eating your vegetables. Recently, however, people have become somewhat confused about juice how much to drink, how much to serve their children partly because of the natural sweet taste of fruit juice. According to Dr. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/114944.php In a diet-focused culture, desserts often get a bad rap. But some can actually be beneficial. Desserts made with fruit, nature's natural sweetener, are ideal, healthy after-dinner treats. Reducing the sugar and fats in a recipe can make favorite desserts more healthful and still taste good. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/114926.php Probing relatives about a history of type 2 diabetes in the family and tackling an unhealthy lifestyle as a family, could be the answer to curbing Australia's diabetes epidemic, according to health professionals. Launching National Diabetes Week in Melbourne this week, National President of Diabetes Australia, Dr Gary Deed, encouraged Australians to discuss any family history of type 2 diabetes with loved-ones. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/114899.php Nine out of ten regular food items aimed specifically at children have a poor nutritional content - because of high levels of sugar, fat or sodium - according to a detailed study of 367 products published in the July issue of the UK-based journal Obesity Reviews. Just under 70 per cent of the products studied - which specifically excluded confectionery, soft drinks and bakery items - derived a high proportion of calories from sugar. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/114875.php Indigenous Australians eat more white bread, processed meat, added butter and added sugar than the average Australian, and fall well short of national fruit and vegetable recommendations, according to new research. The study, in Nutrition & Dietetics published by Wiley-Blackwell, found intakes of key nutrients such as vitamins A and C, iron, fibre, niacin, magnesium and potassium were lower in urban Indigenous people, compared with the rest of the population. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/114858.php More and more people are failing to recognise they are overweight, despite an actual rise in the number of people who are clinically "overweight" or "obese", according to research published on bmj.com today. It is well known that women often view themselves as 'too fat' while men typically underestimate their weight. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/114656.php Adding prebiotic oligosaccharides* to infant formula may substantially reduce the incidence of allergies and infections in newborn babies and young children, claim researchers in the Journal of Nutrition[1]. The benefits lasted long after the babies had stopped having formula and had been weaned and were still evident after two years. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/114623.php More research is needed into food compounds which could reduce the risk of heart disease, according to a systematic review of trials carried out so far. Dr Lee Hooper from the University of East Anglia (UEA) led a group of scientists who analysed 133 studies on the effects of flavonoids and flavonoid-rich food sources on heart disease related risk factors. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/114590.php The new generation of healthy eaters is eschewing old adages about relying on the usual fruits to keep the doctor away. Instead, they are adopting the Wild Blueberry as their new dietary favorite. Promising research about the Wild Blueberry has encouraged today's eaters to go "wild" over the nutrient-rich fruit. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/114536.php In addition to helping protect us from heart disease and cancer, a balanced diet and regular exercise can also protect the brain and ward off mental disorders. "Food is like a pharmaceutical compound that affects the brain," said Fernando Gomez-Pinilla, a UCLA professor of neurosurgery and physiological science who has spent years studying the effects of food, exercise and sleep on the brain. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/114396.php Mothers who take fish oil supplements during the last trimester of their pregnancy could be reducing the risk of their child going on to develop asthma, claims a study published today in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (9th July, Volume 87, Issue 7). The research, carried out by a team from Denmark as part of the EC-funded EARNEST project ,[1] traced the children born to mothers who had taken part in a trial conducted in1990. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/114339.php A dietary cocktail that includes a type of omega-3 fatty acid can improve memory and learning in gerbils, according to the latest study from MIT researchers that points to a possible beverage-based treatment for Alzheimer's and other brain diseases. The combination of supplements, which contains three compounds normally found in the bloodstream, is now being tested in Alzheimer's patients. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/114326.php The humble tomato could be a suitable carrier for an oral vaccine against Alzheimer's disease, according to HyunSoon Kim from the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB) in Korea and colleagues from Digital Biotech Inc. and the Department of Biological Science at Wonkwang University.