1) Red Meat and Cancer Link Questioned (source: Nutrition Data)

But the authors of a widely-cited study linking the consumption of red meat to colorectal cancer now say their analysis contained “errors and omissions” and overstated the links. The study was conducted by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and World Cancer Reserach Fund (WCRF). See Errors found in cancer report for more details.

2) Questions for Store Managers, Meat Manager, And/Or Butcher (source: Sustainable Table)

If you are critical about where you meat/eggs come from, then maybe these questions will help make a decision on what to buy. Also, HERE that you can ask organic farmers.

3) Taxing Fatty Foods Or Health Insurers Gains Traction (source: Medical News Today)

Lawmakers are considering two new taxes to help pay for a health care overhaul: a tax on fatty foods and taxing insurers on so-called Cadillac plans. Both proposals were scrutinized in news articles…A study released Monday by the Urban Institute and the University of Virginia found that “a 10% excise or sales tax on fattening foods could raise $522 billion over the next 10 years. A 20% tax could raise $937 billion.

1) Combating Iron Deficiency: Rice With Six Times More Iron Than Polished Rice Kernels Developed (source: Science Daily)

“According to the World Health Organization, approximately two billion people suffer from iron deficiency. They tire easily, experience problems in metabolizing harmful substances in their bodies and eventually suffer from anemia. Women and children are particularly affected in developing countries, where rice is the major staple food. Peeled rice, also called polished rice, does not have enough iron to satisfy the daily requirement, even if consumed in large quantities. For many people, a balanced diet or iron supplements are often unaffordable.”

2) What Makes Your Cereal Go Snap, Crackle, and Pop? (source: Science Daily)

“Food scientists have discovered why Rice Krispies make their characteristic sound when soaked in milk. Rice Krispies contain lots of sugar and are cooked at high temperature, which makes the sugar form crystals and creates air-filled cavities. When a Krispie absorbs milk, the capillary forces push the air to shatter the cavities’ walls — and make a noise. With the exception of pop rocks candy, it is the only food that acts this way.”

3) 11 Surprising Facts and Myths About Microwave Ovens (source: The Daily Green)

If you “Google ‘are microwave ovens safe,’ and you’ll get a barrage of hits from concerned mothers and others who are worried that the handy device might have a dark, even dangerous side. Of course, the prevailing consensus among scientists, public health experts, government agencies and the general public is that microwave ovens are overwhelmingly safe when used as directed. However, it’s also true that there may be some legitimate questions about the safety of certain aspects of the technology, beyond the paranoia of the tin-foil hat crowd.”

4) Recession Burnout As Stressed Out Workers Shun Exercise And Healthy Eating, UK (source: Medical News Today)

“THE economic downturn is having a detrimental effect on the health, fitness and wellbeing of the nation, according to a new survey released today by Cancer Research UK to launch its Run 10k series. The findings reveal that a quarter of people (25 per cent) are spending more hours at work compared to this time last year and over half of those that are currently working (56 per cent) admit that work affects the level of exercise they do. Worryingly, a quarter of those currently working (26 per cent) admit they don’t regularly exercise.”

1) How Tasty Foods Change The Brain (source: NPR/Simoleon Sense)

“Former FDA Commissioner Dr. David Kessler discusses how milkshakes, buffalo wings and other sugary, fatty and salty foods train the brain to overeat. Gail Vance Civille, president of food consulting firm Sensory Spectrum, talks about the most alluring flavors and textures.”

2) Marion Nestle: What to Eat (source: FORA.tv)

“Marion Nestle, NYU Professor of Nutrition and author of Food Politics, Safe Food, and What to Eat, gives a talk entitled What to Eat: Personal Responsibility or Social Responsibility.  Nestle discusses the U.S. food system including supermarket strategies. She informs and advises the audience at the Chautauqua Institution’s 2008 program about what and how to eat.”

3) Moderate drinking can be healthy—but not for everyone! (source: Harvard School of Pub. Health)

“Alcohol’s link with health is a bit Dr. Jekyll and a bit Mr. Hyde. Exactly which face it shows depends largely on who’s drinking and how much. For most moderate drinkers, alcohol has overall health benefits. While moderate drinking can increase the risk of colon and breast cancer, these risks are trumped by the boost in cardiovascular health—especially in middle age, when heart disease begins to account for an increasingly large share of disease and deaths.”

1) Saturated Fat: No longer the villain? (source: Nutrition Data)

“I was glad to see this post from Dr. Steve Parker on our heart health blog: Are Saturated Fats Really That Bad? Although the folks at the Weston Price Foundation have been arguing for years that saturated fats are good for you, I’ve always found their manifestos to be those of people who have already made up their minds and then gone looking for the evidence to support their point of view, ignoring or misrepresenting any evidence that seems to get in the way.  So, it was nice to see a more impartial review of this particular issue.”

2) Overuse of Energy Drinks Worries Health Pros (source: Dr. Mercola)

“Health experts are worried about the possible effects on young athletes of popular energy drinks such as Red Bull. High school and college athletes are increasingly consuming large quantities of these caffeine-loaded drinks to boost athletic performance or lose weight.”

3) Nutritional Supplement Literature Review (source: ExRx)

“These articles review and summarizes the current scientific literature addressing nutritional supplement in the physically active and athletic adult. Although many nutritional supplements are available, this site focuses on a select hand full. All references, messages and articles within this website are for educational purposes only. The information should not be relied upon to replace the recommendation of a qualified health care professional. Only appropriate professionals in the health care field should determine individual health and medical needs.”

4) 6 Exercise and Nutrition Sites Worth Visiting (source: Hot Body Training)

“There are so many sites out there promising the best nutrition and training advice, but very few who actually deliver on that promise. Wadding through all that information can become daunting, especially when everybody seems to disagree. With that in mind, I have compiled a list of 7 reliable resources that I regularly use myself. Here they are.”

Suggested Subscriber Post from Miguel Barbosa of Simoleon Sense

Healthy Eating: Easier Said Than Done

(source: Pragmatic Idealist)

“This article features a Milwaukee farmer, Will Allen, who, through hard work, natural charm, and, of course, ability, sustains a thriving farm a mile away from a Milwaukee housing project. My heart gets all melty on the subject of our failure to provide quality food to the poor – not only because of the tragedy of people in poor areas having access only to the crappiest of food and sometimes dying because of it, but until recently, I found it hard to believe that obesity and other problems related to eating poorly are sometimes out of the control of people who suffer from it. Turns out not everyone lives in the suburbs near a grocery store and owns a car.”

1) Soy isn’t affecting men’s hormone levels…but something is (source: Nutrition Data)

“A new analysis seems to put to rest concerns that eating too much soy could affect testosterone levels in men.  Soy contains weak plant estrogens and many have worried that the increasing popularity of soy products (and the ubiquitous use of soy-based additives and ingredients) could be de-masculinizing our men.”

2) Are BMI Guidelines for the birds? (source: Nutrition Data)

“I recently read that the standard BMI calculation and guidelines aren’t accurate for African-Americans and other ethniticies. Can you explain why and do you have recommendations for ethnic specific guidelines?”