C&EN: Supplementing Knowledge
As I surf around the medical blogosphere, I can’t help but notice the hostility that various MD’s express towards supplements. I understand where they’re coming from – there are a lot of sensational claims being made on very shaky evidence. They’re concerned about safety – not to mention the prospect of seeing people with eminently treatable ailments and conditions abandon needed medical care...
Engineer Designs Weighted Clothing Line
Using weighted clothing to improve strength, power and/or endurance isn’t new – in fact, well-made, close-fitting weighted vests and shorts have been used by athletes for quite some time. I own a “Smart Vest” myself, and have made good use of it. But – let’s face it – unless I’m wearing a jacket or sweatshirt, it’s pretty obvious I’m wearing athletic gear. According to CNN,...
Ummmm…Yay, I guess
According to researchers from the University of Minnesota, fast food chains have “…significantly decreased trans fats in the oils they use to cook food.” By using the School of Public Health’s Nutrition Coordinating Center’s proprietary database — which catalogs the nutritional values of more than 18,000 foods — researchers looked at trans fat and saturated fat levels in french fries from five major fast...
FDA Seeks Public Comment on New Calorie Labeling Regs
If you’ve been following the recent health care debate in the US, then you know that the bill that passed includes a requirement for chain restaurants with more than 20 locations to post calorie information on the menu. Care to offer the FDA some advice on how to implement the new requirement? The agency wants to hear from you. FDA Seeks Public Comment on New Federal Menu Labeling Requirements The U.S. Food and Drug...
Train For Your Brain
This is a topic that I’ve covered before on the blog, but it’s also one that bears repeating – as there are so many reasons to exercise that have nada to do with fat loss or physique enhancement. The evidence just keeps pouring in that exercise – particularly vigorous aerobic exercise – is good for your brain. But how does it work? The NY Times discusses some of the recent work being done in animal...
Study – Sweet and Salty: Nutritional Content and Analysis of Baby and Toddler Foods
A recent study published in the Journal of Public Health should raise a few eyebrows: Background To critically examine baby and toddler food products sold in Canada for their sugar and sodium content, and to assess these in light of current recommendations. Methods Baby and toddler foods (n = 186) were coded for various attributes, including ‘Nutrition Facts’ label data. Four ‘categories’ of baby/toddler foods were analyzed against...
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