In the aftermath of yesterday’s devastating Oklahoma tornadoes and with sincere condolences to all who have suffered, Slate has taken a look at the US to discern where it’s safest to live. They asked: If an American wants to minimize his chances of dying at Mother Nature’s hands, where should he set up house? Slate crunched the [...]
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Amino Acid-Based Sports Nutrition Provider Amino Vital® Exhibiting at Raleigh ... - The Herald | HeraldOnline.com
NUTRITION NEWS - Google News21 May 2013 | 7:21 amAmino Acid-Based Sports Nutrition Provider Amino Vital® Exhibiting at Raleigh The Herald | HeraldOnline.comRALEIGH, N.C. — Amino Vital® amino acid-based sports nutrition products, developed by Ajinomoto North America, Inc. and available on http://www.amino-vital.com, today announced the company is exhibiting at the Raleigh 70.3 IRONMAN EXPO for 2 days, and more » -
Well: No Quick or Easy Choices
NYT > Fitness & Nutrition21 May 2013 | 9:25 amWhile a recent article by Angelina Jolie about her mastectomy and reconstruction raised awareness, it may have left the impression that the surgeries are quick and easy procedures, some doctors fear. -
Urinary and plasma magnesium and risk of ischemic heart disease [Nutritional epidemiology and public health]
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition current issue20 May 2013 | 9:31 amBackground: Previous studies on dietary magnesium and risk of ischemic heart disease (IHD) have yielded inconsistent results, in part because of a lack of direct measures of actual magnesium uptake. Urinary excretion of magnesium, an indicator of dietary magnesium uptake, might provide more consistent results. Objective: The objective was to investigate whether urinary magnesium excretion and plasma magnesium are associated with IHD risk. Design: We examined 7664 adult participants free of known cardiovascular disease in the Prevention of Renal and Vascular End-Stage Disease (PREVEND)… -
Nutrition 21 gets NDI for arginine silicate ingredient
NutraIngredients-USA RSS21 May 2013 | 9:23 amThe US Food and Drug Administration has accepted Nutrition 21’s inositol-stabilized arginine silicate (Nitrosigine) as a New Dietary Ingredient (NDI).
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Safest places to live in US weather-wise
21 May 2013 | 9:33 amIn the aftermath of yesterday’s devastating Oklahoma tornadoes and with sincere condolences to all who have suffered, Slate has taken a look at the US to discern where it’s safest to live. They asked: If an American wants to minimize his chances of dying at Mother Nature’s hands, where should he set up house? Slate crunched the [...] -
Twitter map shows “geography of hate”
21 May 2013 | 9:18 amStudents at Humboldt State University in California examined 150,000 tweets that were coded for location, and that contained racist, homophobic, or otherwise offensive terms. They then plotted the data on a map that describes were the most bigoted people in the US reside. Or, as the article says: …at least, where they’re the most open [...] -
Love the pillows by Throwboy
21 May 2013 | 6:22 amThey come in logos as well as phrases such as “LOL,” “WTF,” and “OMG.” This one is my favorite, though. -
6 tips for taking epic wide-lens shots
21 May 2013 | 5:40 amAs we stand on the cusp of summer in the northern hemisphere, a season full of breathtaking panoramas are waiting on the horizon to be immortalized on film. There’s a trick to capturing the beauty you see, though, or in the case of Digital Photography School‘s Joe Decker, six of them. 1. Get Close! Because [...] -
The lighter side of the pommel horse [video]
21 May 2013 | 5:10 amLet’s face it, when most of us giggle at a pommel horse routine, it’s not in the best taste seeing as it usually contains a touch of malice at the stumbles of Olympians, preferably from a country other than our own. Feel free to laugh out loud at this routine from the Japanese talent show [...]
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Amino Acid-Based Sports Nutrition Provider Amino Vital® Exhibiting at Raleigh ... - The Herald | HeraldOnline.com
21 May 2013 | 7:21 amAmino Acid-Based Sports Nutrition Provider Amino Vital® Exhibiting at Raleigh The Herald | HeraldOnline.comRALEIGH, N.C. — Amino Vital® amino acid-based sports nutrition products, developed by Ajinomoto North America, Inc. and available on http://www.amino-vital.com, today announced the company is exhibiting at the Raleigh 70.3 IRONMAN EXPO for 2 days, and more » -
Labrada Nutrition Announces Launch Of PowerCarb, Natural and Effective ... - Marketwire (press release)
21 May 2013 | 7:01 amLabrada Nutrition Announces Launch Of PowerCarb, Natural and Effective Marketwire (press release)Labrada Nutrition is pleased to announce the launch of a new product. PowerCarb, a supplement engineered to enhance athletic performance by increasing glycogen levels in the muscles and decreasing recovery time, is not just effective but also 100 and more » -
What Nutrition Pros Eat at Chain Restaurants - Huffington Post (blog)
21 May 2013 | 5:22 amHuffington Post (blog)What Nutrition Pros Eat at Chain RestaurantsHuffington Post (blog)The good news is that most restaurant chains -- from coffee shops to burger joints -- have better-for-you options and almost all of them have nutrition information (although it's not yet legally required in all states) readily available. Another lesser -
Ollie Best and Juliana Conci-Mitchell's training and nutrition tips - Metro
20 May 2013 | 10:08 pmMetroOllie Best and Juliana Conci-Mitchell's training and nutrition tipsMetroHere Ollie and Juliana share their daily training and nutrition tips to get you on your way. OLLIE BEST What does he eat in a typical day? 'I eat five to seven times a day and have recently increased my healthy fat sources, which include coconut oil -
Hurricane High nutrition manager wins national award - St. George Daily Spectrum
20 May 2013 | 6:20 pmHurricane High nutrition manager wins national awardSt. George Daily SpectrumSchool nutritionist Pam Johnson, center, goes over the lunch-hour plan with student servers at Hurricane Middle School on Thursday. Johnson was awarded the Louise Sublette Award of Leadership Excellence in School Nutrition in May and will receive her C. Milton Wright High nutrition manager wins national recognitionBaltimore Sunall 2 news articles »
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NYT > Fitness & Nutrition
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Well: No Quick or Easy Choices
21 May 2013 | 9:25 amWhile a recent article by Angelina Jolie about her mastectomy and reconstruction raised awareness, it may have left the impression that the surgeries are quick and easy procedures, some doctors fear. -
Well: Pain Relievers Do Not Cause Asthma, Study Finds
21 May 2013 | 9:00 amSome parents have been worried about giving their children pain relievers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen, based on reports that children who are given the drugs are more likely to develop asthma. But a new study suggests that the relationship may be little more than a statistical oversight. -
Well: When Children Pose a Danger to Parents
21 May 2013 | 7:53 amAlthough most attention is focused on the safety of infants and toddlers, their sudden jabs, bites, head-butts and kicks can inflict injuries on parents and other caregivers. -
Well: The Scientific 7-Minute Workout
21 May 2013 | 7:13 amIn 12 exercises deploying only body weight, a chair and a wall, it fulfills the latest mandates for high-intensity effort, which essentially combines a long run and a visit to the weight room into about seven minutes of steady discomfort — all of it based on science. -
Well: Younger Children Seek an Acne Cure
21 May 2013 | 7:08 amWith pimples emerging well before the teenage years, and a rise in the number of preadolescent patients, doctors have put together guidelines on treatment for children as young as 7.
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American Journal of Clinical Nutrition current issue
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Urinary and plasma magnesium and risk of ischemic heart disease [Nutritional epidemiology and public health]
20 May 2013 | 9:31 amBackground: Previous studies on dietary magnesium and risk of ischemic heart disease (IHD) have yielded inconsistent results, in part because of a lack of direct measures of actual magnesium uptake. Urinary excretion of magnesium, an indicator of dietary magnesium uptake, might provide more consistent results. Objective: The objective was to investigate whether urinary magnesium excretion and plasma magnesium are associated with IHD risk. Design: We examined 7664 adult participants free of known cardiovascular disease in the Prevention of Renal and Vascular End-Stage Disease (PREVEND)… -
The Mediterranean diet as prevention strategy for dementia as a multicausal geriatric syndrome [Letters to the Editor]
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Dietary patterns in association with postpartum weight retention [Nutritional epidemiology and public health]
20 May 2013 | 9:31 amBackground: Postpartum weight retention (PPWR) can contribute to obesity development in women of reproductive age. Few studies have examined the association between postnatal diet and PPWR. Objective: We examined both PPWR and substantial PPWR (≥4.55 kg) in association with the following dietary patterns: the alternate Mediterranean Diet Score (aMED) and the Alternative Healthy Eating Index-2010 (AHEI-2010). Design: Women (n = 1136) in the Infant Feeding Practices Study II (2005–2007) self-reported their prepregnancy and postpartum weights at ~4, 7, 10, and 14 mo. Dietary patterns… -
Unraveling the digestion of milk protein [Editorials]
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Sex and dieting modify the association between emotional eating and weight status [Nutritional epidemiology and public health]
20 May 2013 | 9:31 amBackground: Unlike other psychological correlates of weight status, emotional eating (EmE) has received relatively limited attention in the literature. Objectives: We aimed to examine the association between the EmE score and weight status and the influence of sex and dieting on this association. Design: A total of 8580 men and 27,061 women aged ≥18 y who participated in the NutriNet-Santé cohort study were selected in this cross-sectional analysis. Self-reported weight and height, EmE scores of the revised 21-item version of the Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire, and dieting status…
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Nutrition 21 gets NDI for arginine silicate ingredient
21 May 2013 | 9:23 amThe US Food and Drug Administration has accepted Nutrition 21’s inositol-stabilized arginine silicate (Nitrosigine) as a New Dietary Ingredient (NDI). -
System of embargoing press releases skews perception of nutrition studies, GOED chief says
21 May 2013 | 4:06 amRecent research results about the effectiveness of omega 3 fatty acids in the prevention of secondary heart attacks have been generalized to cast doubt on the value of the ingredients' overall effectiveness in cardiovascular health. This is unfortunate, says Adam Ismail, global director of the Global Association of EPA and DHA Omega 3s (GOED). -
Omega 3 squid oil processor gets Australian approval
21 May 2013 | 3:46 amPharma Marine, a Norwegian company sourcing omega 3 oils from squid, has announced approval of its Calamarine product by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration. -
High dose B vitamins help prevent Alzheimer’s, says researchers
21 May 2013 | 2:29 amA new study is suggesting that a high dose of B vitamins could stop the onset of Alzheimer’s by preventing shrinkage of the medial temporal lobe, the area of the brain that defines the disease. -
Red blood cells harbor Pycnogenol metabolite, research shows
21 May 2013 | 1:15 amHorphag Research knew the what about their flagship ingredient, Pycnogenol, as it pertained to its many health benefits. But until a recent study, the company was a little hazy on the how and the where.
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Vitamin C does not lower uric acid levels in gout patients, study finds
16 May 2013 | 3:37 amDespite previous studies touting its benefit in moderating gout risk, new research reveals that vitamin C, also known ascorbic acid, does not reduce uric acid (urate) levels to a clinically significant degree in patients with established gout. Vitamin C supplementation, alone or in combination with allopurinol, appears to have a weak effect on lowering uric acid levels in gout patients, according to the results of a new study. -
Fish oil doesn't seem to help age-related macular degeneration
13 May 2013 | 12:24 pmA large-scale study of age-related macular degeneration suggests fish oil supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids do not alter the progression of age-related macular degeneration, and that lutein and zeaxanthin may be safer than beta-carotene in reducing risk of disease progression. -
Sunshine could benefit health and prolong life, study suggests
7 May 2013 | 4:58 pmExposing skin to sunlight may help to reduce blood pressure, cut the risk of heart attack and stroke -- and even prolong life, a study suggests. -
Study provides clarity on supplements for protection against blinding eye disease
6 May 2013 | 6:56 amAdding omega-3 fatty acids did not improve a combination of nutritional supplements commonly recommended for treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a major cause of vision loss among older Americans, according to a new study. The plant-derived antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin also had no overall effect on AMD when added to the combination; however, they were safer than the related antioxidant beta-carotene. -
Preterm infants may need 800 IU of vitamin D3 per day
5 May 2013 | 4:37 amPreterm infants may need to be given 800 international units of vitamin D a day to ensure they develop strong bones, according to a new study.
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Good nutrition fuels healthy energy as you grow older | Prime Time ...
20 May 2013 | 6:30 amWhile some people say energy is wasted on the young, Demetree Robinson says a healthy diet can ensure people don't lose energy as they grow older. -
CROs join forces to form nutrition focused clinical trial network
20 May 2013 | 4:46 amThe creation of the first pan-European network of excellence for clinical trials in nutrition and health products will mean greater expertise in trial design and options for large scale multi-centre trials, say the people behind the -
Greensboro fitness expert offers advice on nutrition and exercise ...
20 May 2013 | 2:22 amGREENSBORO, N.C. -- On Monday during the FOX8 Morning News, Shannon Smith will be learning about fitness at Purenergy in Greensboro.Shannon will get expert advice on two topics -- one is losing weight through a -
Development Horizons by Lawrence Haddad: Nutrition Champion ...
19 May 2013 | 9:45 amReaders, we know how important leadership is in the efforts to fight undernutrition: leadership to bring different sectors together, to work with communities, to make nutrition someone's responsibility, to raise funds, to publish -
Triathlon Nutrition: Nutrition On Long Bike Rides
17 May 2013 | 9:18 amWith the warmer weather finally here, I'm taking my long rides outside. How should I be approaching my on-the-bike hydration?
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Natural Products Expo East 2013
28 Sep 2013 | 9:32 amNatural Products Expo East brings together the natural, organic and healthy-lifestyle industry with thousands of products from passionate manufacturers, inspiring and practical education, and networking events where you will meet the contacts that will carry your business through its next stage of growth. Location Baltimore Convention Center 1 West Pratt St. Baltimore, MD 21201United States 39° 17' 8.1456" N, 76° 36' 58.3632" W See map: Google Maps Natural Products Expo East brings together the natural, organic and healthy-lifestyle industry with thousands of products from passionate… -
The Organic Summit
25 Sep 2013 | 12:38 pmThe Organic Summit is a forum for learning. We invite all stakeholder groups within the organic community to come together in Baltimore and work towards the common goal of moving Organic forward. From family farmers to large scale manufacturers, co-ops to big box, NGOs to academics, the Organic Summit provides a singular opportunity for all groups to come together and have equal voice Location Baltimore Convention Center 1 West Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21201United States 39° 17' 10.8276" N, 76° 36' 58.716" W See map: Google Maps The Organic Summit is a forum for learning. We invite all… -
NBJ Summit
26 Jul 2013 | 1:51 pmLimited to 225 select attendees, The NBJ Summit is the premier leadership event for progressive nutrition industry CEOs, investors and thought leaders. For 14 years it has provided unparalleled education and a tremendous venue for thoughtful leaders to establish strategic relationships and grow the potential of their businesses. Location St. Regis Hotel, Monarch Beach Resort One Monarch Beach Resort Dana Point, CA 92629United States 33° 28' 56.3484" N, 117° 42' 55.6128" W See map: Google Maps Limited to 225 select attendees, The NBJ Summit is the premier leadership event for progressive… -
Green teas vary in strength, lead contamination
21 May 2013 | 6:29 amConsumerLab.com Catechin and caffeine levels can vary by more than 240 percent across products. read more -
47% of US pantries now have products with stevia
21 May 2013 | 6:00 amJoysa Winter Global launches of stevia-sweetened products were up 18% from January to August 2012, over the same period a year earlier. Perfection of stevia-flavored products continues. Formulators agree that the solution lies in blending, both with stevia and other sweeteners, and with stevia glycocides with itself. Today's stevia ingredients combine different parts of the plants components together, (its steviol glycosides), rather than just focusing on the glycoside Reb A. read more
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Report questioning salt guidelines riles heart experts
14 May 2013 | 9:07 amAn unusual medical brawl erupted on Tuesday when the influential Institute of Medicine issued a report questioning the basis of years of advice for Americans to cut their salt intake in half. -
Chris Christie's weight-loss procedure doesn't always work
7 May 2013 | 2:05 pmNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie revealed that he's had gastric-band weight-loss surgery, which experts say has the least amount of short-term risk but also yields the least amount of weight loss. -
Caffeinated gum raises health buzz
29 Apr 2013 | 3:53 pmA new line of caffeinated chewing gum is causing jitters among health advocates and prompting federal officials to take a new look at the proliferation of jolt-infused foods, including those marketed to children and teens. -
Dr. Oz's tips for losing those last 10 pounds
11 Mar 2013 | 12:24 pmStress, the slowing of metabolism of middle age, and hormone changes after having a baby are three main reasons why many people see the numbers on the scale going up. Dr. Mehmet Oz shares tips on how to shed those final 10 pounds. -
How First Lady won over Miss. on school lunches
28 Feb 2013 | 4:43 pmDespite its deeply red political leanings, it was Mississippi that early on embraced the first lady’s ideas about healthy food, and was the site where Mrs. Obama kicked off a two day, three-city tour touting the three-year anniversary of her “Let’s Move” initiative, which encourages kids to get and stay fit.
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Keyboardist Ray Manzarek of The Doors dies at age 74
20 May 2013 | 4:47 pmBy Eric Kelsey LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Ray Manzarek, a founding member and keyboardist of 1960s rock group The Doors, died on Monday at a medical clinic in Germany at age 74 following a battle with cancer, the group's manager Tom Vitorino said. Manzarek, who lived in Northern California's Napa Valley wine country for the past decade, had been seeking treatment in Germany for bile duct cancer, Vitorino said. He died in Rosenheim, Germany, surrounded by his wife and brothers. ... -
Peru cracks down on junk food in schools
17 May 2013 | 1:31 pmPeru's president signed a new law Thursday designed to reduce child obesity by encouraging healthier eating habits in schools. -
South Sudan forces loot aid agencies in restive east
13 May 2013 | 1:15 pmBy Hereward Holland JUBA (Reuters) - South Sudanese security forces have raided several aid agencies, a food warehouse and medical clinic in the east of the country where the army is fighting a rebellion, military and humanitarian officials said on Monday. The United Nations said aid workers witnessed armed, uniformed men ransacking private homes and compounds of foreign aid groups in the centre of Pibor town in Jonglei state at the weekend. ... -
Salt in foods is still high: US study
13 May 2013 | 12:31 pmThe amount of salt in foods that are processed or sold at fast food restaurants is still high despite calls by medical experts for people to cut sodium for better health, a US study said Monday. -
KFC China sales crash 36% in April on bird flu fears
12 May 2013 | 10:45 pmSales of fast food giant KFC in China slumped an estimated 36 percent last month, according to parent Yum! Brands, as consumers shunned chicken due to the H7N9 bird flu outbreak in humans.
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ScienceDaily: Nutrition News
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Mediterranean diet seems to boost aging brain power
20 May 2013 | 3:54 pmA Mediterranean diet with added extra virgin olive oil or mixed nuts seems to improve the brain power of older people better than advising them to follow a low-fat diet, according to new research. -
Compound in Mediterranean diet makes cancer cells 'mortal'
20 May 2013 | 12:43 pmNew research suggests that a compound abundant in the Mediterranean diet takes away cancer cells' "superpower" to escape death. -
Making ice-cream more nutritious with meat left-overs
20 May 2013 | 6:48 amMost of the animal proteins found in the meat industry waste have, until now, been underutilized. The challenge is to transform such waste into food of higher functionality and added value. -
Vicious cycle: Obesity sustained by changes in brain biochemistry
16 May 2013 | 7:55 amScientists have shown that in the brain cells of rats, obesity impedes the production of a hormone that curbs appetite and inspires calorie burning. The root cause appears to be a breakdown in the protein-processing mechanism of the cells. In the lab, the researchers showed they could fix the breakdown with drugs. -
Intestinal bacterium Akkermansia curbs obesity
15 May 2013 | 8:37 amA dominant and useful bacterium called Akkermansia muciniphila is present in the intestinal system of all humans, from babies to the elderly. This microorganism is found in the intestinal mucus layer that protects against intruders. Even more remarkable is that this bacterium has a favorable effect on the disrupted metabolism associated with obesity.
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Vitamin D May Help Treat Asthma
21 May 2013 | 3:00 amResearchers in London have identified a mechanism through which vitamin D can significantly reduce the symptoms of asthma and suggest it may offer a new way to treat the debilitating condition, which in the UK alone affects around 5.4 million people and costs the NHS around £1 billion a year... -
Aging Brains May Benefit More From Mediterranean Than Low Fat Diet
21 May 2013 | 3:00 amBrain power in older people at risk for vascular dementia seems to improve more from a Mediterranean diet with added mixed nuts or extra virgin olive oil than from a low-fat diet that is typically followed to prevent heart attack and stroke, according to the results of a Spanish trial... -
Asthma Symptoms May Be Treated Effectively With Ginger Compounds
21 May 2013 | 1:00 amGourmands and foodies everywhere have long recognized ginger as a great way to add a little peppery zing to both sweet and savory dishes; now, a study from researchers at Columbia University shows purified components of the spicy root also may have properties that help asthma patients breathe more easily... -
High Fiber Diets Linked To Increased Risk Of E.coli
21 May 2013 | 12:00 amAccording to new research published in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, people who consume diets rich in fiber are at an increased risk of contracting Escherichia coli (E. coli) which can lead to O157:H7 infection and severe disease. Escherichia coli, which is also known as E. coli, is a bacterium that is found in the gut of endotherms (warm blooded organisms). Most E... -
Coffee Drinking Tied To Lower Risk For Rare Liver Disease PSC
20 May 2013 | 3:00 amNew research from the US shows that regular consumption of coffee is linked to a reduced risk of a rare autoimmune liver disease called primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)...
