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October 17, 2006 [Volume 7, Issue 22]
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In this issue of To Your Health:
- Walnuts: Enemy of "Bad" Fats
- Battle Against Childhood Obesity Has Two Fronts
- Onions and Curry Help in the Fight Against Colon Cancer
Walnuts: Enemy of "Bad" Fats
That old, dusty nutcracker sitting in your attic might be working overtime soon. In a recent study by a team from Barcelonas Hospital Clinico, walnuts have been shown to have more health benefits than olive oil. The research suggests eating these shelled snacks at the end of a meal may help to cut the damage that fatty foods do to arteries.
The study participants were chosen for either having normal or moderately high cholesterol levels. All the members were given two high-fat salami and cheese meals a week apart. Five teaspoons of olive oil were added to one meal and eight shelled walnuts were added to the other.
Although the results of the tests performed after the meals showed that both the olive oil and the walnuts helped to reduce the inflammation and oxidation that leads to the hardening of arteries, the walnuts seemed to preserve the flexibility and elasticity of the arteries. To find out the benefits of a healthy diet ask your chiropractor, or visit www.chiroweb.com/find/archives/nutrition/index.html.
Resource: Cortes B, Nunez I, Cofan M, et al. Acute effects of high-fat meals enriched with walnuts or olive oil on postprandial endothelial function. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2006, 48(8):1666-1671.
Battle Against Childhood Obesity Has Two Fronts
The issue of obesity amongst children recently has become a hot topic in the news. Studies on the negative effects on later life and how to fix the problem now have flooded the minds of parents in the U.S. But studies are showing that exercise is not the only way to keep children fit.
A recent British study has concluded that although physical activity can significantly improve motor skills, it did not reduce the body mass index in the young study participants. At six- and 12-month intervals, the researchers tested the subjects and found no significant effect of the intervention on physical activity, sedentary behavior or body mass index.
The results also can be seen as an advertisement of an overall healthy lifestyle. The inclusion of a well-balanced diet, in addition to exercise, can help to get children into a healthy routine that can benefit them for the rest of their lives. For information on how to get your kids into caring for themselves and their bodies, ask your chiropractor, or visit www.chiroweb.com/find/archives/pediatrics/index.html.
Resource: Reilly J, Kelly L, Montgomery C, et al. Physical activity to prevent obesity in young children: Cluster randomized controlled trial. BMJ, doi:10.1136/bmj.38979.623773.55
Onions and Curry Help in the Fight Against Colon Cancer
Two compounds found naturally in onions and curry may help protect people from colon cancer, suggests a recent study by a team from the John Hopkins University School of Medicine. Quercetin and curcumin may have "significant effects in patients with FAP," an inherited colorectal cancer syndrome characterized by the development of hundreds of colorectal polyps.
The researchers gave patients with a history of FAP a 480mg dose of curcumin and a 20mg dose of quercetin orally three times a day for six months. According to the researchers, although the amount of quercetin administered was comparable to a persons daily intake, the 480mg dose of curcumin was considered in excess of a normal daily amount. For this reason, the study suggested the use of supplements.
At the end of the study the patients had a 60 percent decrease in the number and size of their polyps. Although the researchers feel more studies need to be done, the results paint a positive picture. For more information on the benefits of adding vitamins and supplements to your diet, ask you chiropractor, or visit www.chiroweb.com/find/tellmeabout/nutrients.html.
Resource: Cruz-Correa M, Shoskes D, Sanchez P. Combination treatment with curcumin and quercetin of adenomas in familial adenomatous polyposis. Clinical Gastroenterological and Hepatology. 2006;4(8):1035-1038.
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