Poor man's diet is rich in nutrition and taste

"Living high on the hog" is a term that means you can afford the luxuries in life. More specifically, it refers to being able to enjoy the costly cuts of meat found on the higher parts of the hog, such as pork chops and ham, while poorer relations have to fill up on vegetables and beans perhaps seasoned with a bit of bacon. But in a rich man, poor man twist of fate, it turns out that living high on the hog is not the best way to live a long life. Nutrition researchers conclude it's actually healthier to eat more like a peasant than a king. "The foods considered low on the food chain — such as vegetables and whole grains — are clearly better for our health than big steaks and white bread, which historically was considered more upscale than brown bread." Now, we know it's important for our long-term health to eat more greens and grains.

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Advice from Oprah's trainer

Greene, who also is an exercise physiologist, targets three areas -- fitness, diet and the emotional side of weight gain. He continues to work with Winfrey when called upon, as well as other celebrities, and he a new book out, "The Best Life Diet" (Simon & Schuster, $26, 304 pages). Recently, Greene chatted about dropping pounds, getting fit and Winfrey during a telephone interview. Q: In one sentence, persuade me to exercise. A: When you exercise, you reduce your risk of every known disease. Q: What's the least amount of time we need to spend daily on fitness? A: How can I go around that one (laughs)? Let me put it this way: If you take the stairs instead of the elevator, you've done yourself a lot of good. Whatever time you devote will show you rewards.

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Winfrey’s trainer says fitness, like life, is an ongoing activity

Bob Greene — Oprah Winfrey’s personal trainer, who has a weekly show on the "Oprah & Friends" XM Satellite Radio channel —targets three areas: fitness, diet and the emotional side of weight gain. Greene is the exercise physiologist who pushed the then-237-pound Winfrey to shed 90 pounds and run a marathon. .

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Heart Science 120 Tabs by Source Naturals

Heart Science is a Bio-Aligned Formula that addresses interrelated systems and functions involved with heart health. Heart Science supports energy generation, homocysteine regulation, electrical rhythm, antioxidant protection, and blood vessel integrity. Heart Science supplies coenzyme Q10, which may help regulate the metabolism of the myocardium, or heart muscle. It contains potassium and magnesium, electrolytes vital for healthy heart function, and the herb hawthorn, a rich source of flavonoids, which is a traditional heart tonic. It also provides vitamins B-6, B-12 and folic acid, which help maintain healthy homocysteine levels vitamin E, a cardioprotective antioxidant and the amino acid carnitine, which promotes beta-oxidation of fatty acids, an important source of energy for the heart.

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Fitness, Diet & Nutrition I Feature Package

The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with fitness, diet and nutrition topics and is appropriate for special sections and for general use. For those receiving this copy via computer, the stories are easily identified by the initial word of the slug: "Fitness." If you would like a copy of the complete schedule, or if you would care to comment, please call Fred Ferguson, ext. 1553, Angela Mendola-Panella, ext. 1528, or Steven Gosset, ext. 1568 at 800-832-5522. We welcome suggestions. Copies of previous packages are available for the media. Feature packages and feature photos are also available on the PR Newswire Web site, http://www.prnewswire.com/media. Photos that accompany releases are available via the PRN Photo Desk, 888-776-6555, or via Newscom, http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/pub/search/search2?f=PRN%2fprnpub.

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Americans hunger for nutrition, diet advice from the Internet

Atlanta - More Americans are turning to the Internet for nutrition and diet advice than ever before. Fifty-one percent of the 147 million adults who use the Internet look for nutrition information, according to the Pew Internet and American Life Project. Nutrition seekers tend to be women, college-educated and have six or more years of using the Internet. The Pew survey calls these people "power users" who are motivated to find information that relates to actions they might need for specific medical issues in their lives and those of their family and friends. As you make your New Year's resolution to eat more healthfully, consider some free nutrition advice provided on reputable websites. I stress the word reputable because nutrition quackery thrives on the Internet. Let's look at a few common health issues and evaluate a few websites that give sound dietary information.

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The Year in Diet and Nutrition

22 -- The ban on trans fats in this city was the highest profile event during the year in diet and nutrition, as Americans continued to struggle against ever-expanding waistlines and foods deemed unhealthy. The following summary reviews some of the highlights of the year in diet and nutrition. For fuller accounts, links to the individual articles published during the year in MedPage Today have been provided. Big Apple Action Earlier in the year, a review article found trans fatty acids to be a major villain in cardiovascular disease in the United States. The investigators reported that reducing trans fat intake could avert 10% to 19% of coronary heart disease events. Also, the FDA instituted new food labeling requirements for disclosing trans-fat content in January.

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Rise in Medical Complaints Increases the Importance of Better Diet ...

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46518) has announced the addition of "Advances in Medical and Specialty Nutrition (Technical Insights)" to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan research service entitled Advances in Medical and Specialty Nutrition provides an overview of emerging products and technologies for the nutrition industry, along with key market drivers and restraints and analysis of trends witnessed in this domain. In this research service, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following product areas: nutraceuticals, functional foods, and probiotic food products. Market Sectors Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sector in this research: -- Nutraceuticals -- Functional foods -- Probiotic food products Technologies The following technologies are covered in this research: -- Microencapsulation -- Fortification -- Nanotechnology for encapsulating active ingredients Market Overview Rise in Medical Complaints Increases the Importance of Better Diet and Nutrition There is a growing awareness among consumers about the role of diet and nutrition leading to better health and general well being.

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