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April 28, 2005
Paul Martin Trying South Beach Diet
The Prime Minister of Canada, Paul Martin, revealed yesterday that he has been on a low-carbohydrate diet -- specifically the South Beach diet -- since his wife, Sheila, pointed out his growing girth recently. (Canadian Press)
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April 25, 2005
Raw Foodist Takes a Hike
Between the sleeping bag, tent and extra socks in Doug Walsh’s backpack, there will be a tiny, 4-ounce food grinder and half-pound seed sprouter. Not your average backpacker’s load. (Longmont Daily Times)
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April 15, 2005
Ephedra Ban Lifted in Utah
A federal judge in Utah on Thursday struck down a Food and Drug Administration ban on the herbal supplement ephedra, an adrenalinelike stimulant linked to dozens of deaths. (NY Times)
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April 13, 2005
Raw Food Diet Goes Mainstream
"Once associated with hippies and health fanatics, the [raw food] movement has slowly meandered into the mainstream, thanks in part to growing concerns about obesity, the endorsements of telegenic actors like Woody Harrelson ... and celebrity chefs who have begun incorporating raw foods into their regular menus." (Newsweek)
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April 08, 2005
High Carb Diets and Breast Cancer Risk
Diets that have a high "glycemic index" -- that is, they produce high blood sugar levels -- may increase the risk of breast cancer among postmenopausal women who've used hormone replacement therapy (HRT), study results suggest.
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Mediterranean Diet Secret of Longevity?
"Eating a Mediterranean diet not only helps people stay healthy, it also seems to prolong life, Greek researchers said on Friday ... In a study of nearly 75,000 Europeans aged 60 and above, the diet based on plenty of fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, fish and olive oil was linked to a longer life expectancy."
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Onions and Osteoporosis
"These findings suggest that adding onion to food may help people fight off the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis, study author Dr. Rudolf Brenneisen told Reuters Health."
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Roma Tomatoes and Salmonella
Contaminated Roma tomatoes were the likely cause of a string of salmonella outbreaks that made 561 people sick in the United States and Canada last summer, U.S. health officials said on Thursday.
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April 07, 2005
Garlic and Pulmonary Hypertension
"The garlic ingredient, called allicin, seems to ward off pulmonary hypertension, or high blood pressure in the arteries that bring blood to the lungs. In humans, pulmonary hypertension can lead to potentially fatal complications in the heart and blood vessels."
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April 04, 2005
Health Benefits of Peanuts
Peanuts are being recommended as part of a heart-healthy diet because they contain nutrients such as vitamin E, niacin and vitamin B6, and minerals such as potassium, zinc and magnesium. They are a good source of fiber and protein.
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