Eat Smart News Archive

Mar. 6, 2009 
Healthy Foods Harder to Find in Poor Neighborhoods
Wealthier areas offer residents more nutritious items in stores, studies find.

Mar. 5, 2009
Mom Was Right: Eat Your Broccoli
Study finds substance in sprouts cuts inflammation linked to asthma, heart disease.

Mar. 3, 2009
U.S. Diet Needs Heart-Felt Overhaul
Doctors urge all levels of society to encourage good eating habits, cut coronary risks.

Feb. 19, 2009
More Fast-Food Joints in Neighborhoods Mean More Strokes
Analysis is interesting, but doesn't prove cause and effect, researchers says.

Feb. 18, 2009
The You Docs: What to eat while watching TV
You can eat up to six cups of certain low-fat or no-fat microwave brands for about the same number of calories you'd get from just seven or eight chips.

Feb. 17, 2009
No joy in this cooking -- recipes can make you fat
Eating at home can save you some cash, but beware the calorie cost.

Feb. 16, 2009
The You Docs: Eat this; flex better
When it comes to making your arteries as flexible and open as your mind, there's a food you can rely on: grapes.

Feb. 16, 2009
Acrylamide May Increase Heart Disease Risk: Study

Feb. 16, 2009
Salt Boosts Blood Pressure in High-Risk Patients
Metabolic syndrome may enhance sodium's effect on the body, study suggests.

Feb. 13, 2009
Chocolate for Your Valentine a Healthy Idea
Expert says the dark kind protects against cancer, along with being sweet.

Feb. 11, 2009
The You Docs: Bigger breakfast, smaller you
Loading up your plate could make you lose weight.

Feb. 10, 2009
Garlic Yields Up Its Health Secret
It's the same compound that gives it that distinct smell, scientists say.

Feb. 10, 2009
Mediterranean Diet Aids the Aging Brain: Study
Eating plan seems to reduce the risk of cognitive impairment, dementia.

Feb. 8, 2009
Natural Medicine: What do organic food labels mean?
Here's some help in sorting out the various "organic" labels that can be found on many foods.

Feb. 8, 2009
The You Docs: Make an easy meal healthier -- fast
When your schedule has less room on it than the Tokyo subway at rush hour, a bowl of canned soup is a good, quick and easy meal option.

Feb. 4, 2009
The You Docs: How protein takes the pressure off
Name some great ways to get protein. If no plant products were in your answer, you're missing a great way to keep your blood pressure under control.

Feb. 1, 2009
The You Docs: Top foods that fight the flu
When your body is under unremitting stress, the flu virus, like a jewel thief around a distracted salesperson, seizes its moment to slip by your body's defenses.

Jan. 30, 2009
Adult Fast-Food Diets Tied to Too Much TV as Teen
Hours of ads for greasy, sugary fare may be to blame, researchers say. -- top of page

Jan. 29, 2009
The You Docs: Sugar doesn't make memories sweeter
There's a new bonus to good blood sugar control: better recall. -- top of page

Jan. 27, 2009
The You Docs: The wrinkle that's good for you
This is one wrinkle you want in your morning oatmeal: dried plums. -- top of page

Jan. 26, 2009
Another Potential Benefit of Cutting Calories: Better Memory
A new study appears to be the first to link calorie-restricted diets with improved memory in people. -- top of page

Jan. 26, 2009
Omega-6 Fatty Acids Can Be Good for You
New advisory puts worries about possible link to heart disease to rest. -- top of page

Jan. 25, 2009
The You Docs: Five foods your heart loves
You don't have to eat raw fish or hard-to-find vegetables (unless you want to) to keep your heart healthy. Simply stock up on these ubiquitous, and delicious, foods. -- top of page

Jan. 22, 2009
The You Docs: The food that makes you healthier, fast
Say "Mediterranean diet," and the first thing many people think of is olive oil. But other, just-as-delicious parts of this diet deserve more of the spotlight. -- top of page

Jan. 20, 2009
Why Saying No to Foods May Be Harder for Women
Gender differences might be explained by hormones and evolution, study finds. -- top of page

Jan. 19, 2009
Preschool Lunch Doesn't Always Pack Nutritious Punch
Study finds meals from home often lack fruits, veggies, whole grains. -- top of page

Jan. 13, 2009
The You Docs: What drinking soda says about your heart
See those people in the soda aisle? They all have something in common: a higher risk of heart disease. -- top of page

Jan. 13, 2009
Diet, Exercise Cuts Kids' Risk for Metabolic Syndrome
Preventing obesity boosts blood vessel function even without weight loss, study says. -- top of page

Jan. 13, 2009
New Thinking on How to Protect the Heart
Many measures are probably familiar: not smoking, controlling cholesterol and blood pressure, exercising regularly and staying at a healthy weight. But some newer suggestions may surprise you. -- top of page

Jan. 12, 2009
Sodium, Potassium Intake Tied to Heart Disease
Study finds 24% greater risk per unit increase in salt-to-mineral ratio. -- top of page

Jan. 9, 2009
Will Americans put on "recession pounds"?
Experts worry cash-poor consumers will cut back on healthy foods. -- top of page

Jan. 9, 2009
Americans Consuming More Sugary Beverages
Adults gulping an average of 300 calories every day, study finds. -- top of page

Jan. 9, 2009
Parents Not Best Barometer of Kid's Eating, Exercise Habits
Survey found mismatch between perception, reality. -- top of page

Jan. 6, 2009
It Pays to Eat Less as You Age
Cutting calories can cut down on pounds in middle age, study says. -- top of page

Jan. 1, 2009
The You Docs: For healthier arteries, drink this
A cup of tomato soup does more than taste good; it may protect your blood vessels -- top of page

Jan.1, 2009
Fast-food chains must post fat, calories
County's new rules aim at healthier eating -- top of page

Dec. 31, 2008
The You Docs: Eat this and look great
What's in that canned food you just picked up at the grocery? Might be wrinkles, impotence and heart disease. -- top of page

Dec. 30, 2008
The You Docs: Avoid restaurant catastrophes
Here's how to dine out, enjoy your meal and be trim and healthy. -- top of page

Dec. 23, 2008
The You Docs: The holiday food that makes you healthy
Certain foods are best left to once-a-year holidays but other celebration foods deserve far more exposure than they get. -- top of page

Dec. 22, 2008
Even a Little Overweight, Inactivity Hurts the Heart
Large study finds increased risk of heart failure. -- top of page

Dec. 22, 2008
Eating Strategies for Healthier Holiday Parties
Easy-to-follow tips can take the guilt, and the calories, out of the equation. -- top of page

Dec. 19, 2008
Limiting School Snacks Boosts Fruit, Veggie Consumption
The increase, while modest, was significant, study finds. -- top of page

Dec. 17, 2008
The You Docs: Appetite boosters and busters: Which is which?
You're ravenous, and it's not even 6 p.m. yet. Which nixes your appetite better: A workout, a belly-filling soft drink or a serving of low-calorie pudding? -- top of page

Dec. 16, 2008
'Mediterranean'-Style Diet Best for Blood Sugar Control
Another study finds type 2 diabetes increases cancer death risk. -- top of page

Dec. 13, 2008
New Food Pyramid Is Aimed at Kids
'MyPyramid for Preschoolers' helps parents expand little ones' diet in a healthy way. -- top of page

Dec. 12, 2008
Fruits and Veggies May Strengthen Bones
Could join calcium and vitamin D in fight against osteoporosis, study finds. -- top of page

Dec. 10, 2008
The You Docs: Nature's Teflon for your arteries
Some people think mushrooms are nutritional nothings. But enlivening soup, salads, sandwiches and anything else you can think of with this flavorful fungus could mean something big for your heart. -- top of page

Dec. 8, 2008
Mediterranean Diet Enriched With Nuts Cuts Heart Risks
Study says metabolic abnormalities better regulated when following this approach. -- top of page

Dec. 7, 2008
Living Well: Make snacks or splurges 'super'
Three of every four Americans say a major reason for not eating better is they don't want to give up the foods they like, according to a survey conducted by the American Dietetic Association. OK, fine, don't. -- top of page

Dec. 7, 2008
Holidays Don't Have to Make You Heavier
Maintaining weight, instead of dieting, is a good way to keep pounds off, experts say. -- top of page

Dec. 7, 2008
Portion Distortion
In the fight against obesity, Americans need to re-learn proper serving sizes for meals. -- top of page

Dec. 2, 2008
The You Docs: Party foods that keep you slim
Fitting into your New Year's Eve outfit doesn't mean passing up appetizers altogether. -- top of page

Dec. 2, 2008
High Salt Levels Common in Many Foods
Cereals, licorice, pancakes, among other products, home to sodium, study says. -- top of page

Nov.30, 2008
The You Docs: Avoid an afternoon slump
Check out these strategies to less the post-lunch dip. -- top of page

Nov. 30, 2008
Natural Medicine: High-fructose corn syrup and children
Consumers are receiving mixed messages about high-fructose corn syrup. Here are some insights into this issue. -- top of page

Nov. 24, 2008
The You Docs: Five foods that take years off your skin
When it comes to weight loss, some calories do count more than others. -- top of page

Nov. 23, 2008
The You Docs: Snack on the to get slender
When it comes to weight loss, some calories do count more than others. -- top of page

Nov. 23, 2008
Natural Medicine: Balancing the benefits and risks of salt
The latest dietary guidelines for Americans recommend consuming no more than 2,400 mg of sodium per day, or about a teaspoon of salt. However, most people eat twice that much. -- top of page

Nov. 22, 2008
Substitutions Make Holiday Fare Healthier
Altering recipes to cut fat, salt a quick fix without losing taste, experts say. -- top of page

Nov.18, 2008
Diet, Exercise May Modify Breast Cancer Risks
Combined, they produce more potent anti-disease effect in postmenopausal women, study says. -- top of page

Nov. 14, 2008
Saturated Fats Linked to Cancer of Small Intestine
These fats are found in red meat and processed meats, researchers say. -- top of page

Nov. 14, 2008
Post-Workout Snack May Hamper Weight Loss
It's smart for athletes, not so smart for average gym-goer, studies show. -- top of page

Nov. 9, 2008
Natural Medicine: Feel the burn: Chiles and your health
Chile peppers have more to offer than just spice -- they're also full of a variety of vitamins, minerals and other beneficial compounds. -- top of page

Nov. 9, 2008
Lack of Potassium Linked to High Blood Pressure
The finding is especially true for blacks, study suggests. -- top of page

Nov. 5, 2008
Whole Grains Lower Risk of Heart Failure
Eating these foods and reducing intake of high-fat dairy, eggs improve odds against disease. -- top of page

Nov. 5, 2008
The You Docs: The effortless way to eat more veggies
People who like where they buy their produce tend to eat more of it than people who just don't click with their grocery store. -- top of page

Nov. 3, 2008
Fish Twice a Week Cuts Diabetics' Kidney Risks
Dietary change enhances blood glucose control, improves plasma lipid profiles, study finds. -- top of page

Nov. 2, 2008
Natural Medicine: What's for breakfast?
Your mother was right when she told you breakfast is the most important meal of the day. -- top of page

Oct. 24, 2008  
The You Docs: Why your health loves Halloween
Who would have thought carving a pumpkin -- and eating the leftovers -- could make you feel great? -- top of page

Oct. 23, 2008
High Fructose Diet Inhibits Appetite Hormone
Sugary fare led to leptin resistance in rats that boosted obesity risk, study says. -- top of page

Oct. 22, 2008
Eating Fast Until Full Triples Overweight Risk
Availability of cheap foods, larger portions changes dining behavior, Japanese study says. -- top of page

Oct. 21, 2008
The You Docs: Small food, big powers
Plenty of cooks offer tips for removing those little skins around almonds but think twice. -- top of page

Oct. 20, 2008
Western Diet Boosts Global Heart Attack Risk 30%
But study also finds 'Oriental' pattern little benefit either way because of salty sauces. -- top of page

Oct. 20, 2008
The You Docs: Why your colon doesn't like dessert
A diet rife with sucrose -- the various sugars in most candies and sweets -- increases colon cancer rates. -- top of page

Oct. 17, 2008
Oregon scientists: Brain's reaction to food may predict weight
Oregon scientists who watched young women savor milkshakes inside a brain scanner concluded that when the brain doesn't sense enough gratification from food, people may overeat to compensate. -- top of page

Oc. 10, 2008
The You Docs: What to eat for workout energy
If you have less energy at the end of your usual workout than a solar panel in the rain forest, you could be in need of an important mineral. -- top of page

Oct. 8, 2008
Eating dark chocolate may keep heart healthy
Eating dark chocolate regularly may help lower levels of inflammation, which is strongly associated with heart and blood vessel disease, Italian researchers report. -- top of page

Oct. 8, 2008
The You Docs: Formerly forbidden snack that takes down diabetes
Large studies have shown that an ounce of nuts a day decreases the incidence of heart disease by 20 percent to 60 percent. -- top of page

Oct. 7, 2008
The You Docs: 3 Fall Veggies That Make You Younger
It's that time of year when the leaves turn orange and the offerings on your dinner plate can turn even more vibrant, too. -- top of page

Oct. 6, 2008
Natural Medicine: Take healthy snacking on the road
Americans are spending more time eating in the car. While fast food may seem the easiest option, there are numerous alternatives that are more flavorful and nutritious, yet won't keep you from your busy schedule. -- top of page

Oct. 6, 2008
Reality Check: Does grape juice have the same benefits as red wine?
By now the cardiovascular benefits of a daily glass of wine are well known. But many wonder whether they can reap the same rewards from wine's unfermented sibling. -- top of page

Oct. 3, 2008
The You Docs: Foods that boost your immunity
When viruses and bacteria think they can come over and play in your body, don't just stand by and wait for them to move on. Certain foods may help you keep them out of your internal neighborhood in the first place. -- top of page

Sept. 25, 2008
The You Docs: Cheap foods that make you healthier
The next time you're throwing together a light, laid-back dish -- an omelet, gazpacho, vegetables with marinara sauce -- spice it up by adding some extra parsley, onion and celery. -- top of page

Sept. 22, 2008
Natural Medicine: Age gracefully with good nutrition
Aging is a natural life process. However, research shows that certain foods may slow the process and postpone the inevitable. -- top of page

Sept. 17, 2008
The You Docs: Go overboard at the green market
When it comes to buying fruit, going overboard could save you from brain damage. -- top of page

Sept. 15, 2008
Natural Medicine: Healthy back-to-school snacking
With children heading back to school, healthy eating habits can disappear as quickly as our summer sun. -- top of page

Sept. 12, 2008
Mediterranean Diet Cuts Death From Chronic Diseases
Those who eat this way reduce risk of many illnesses by almost 10%, study says. -- top of page

June 30, 2008
The 11 Best Foods You Aren't Eating
Dr. Bowden, author of "The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth," shares his list of favorite foods that are easy to find but don't always find their way into our shopping carts. -- top of page