Research Tips
January 19, 2009Lactose intolerant? Consider adding the over-the-counter tablet-lactase. When taken with the first bite or sip of milk products, this enzyme product breaks down the sugars you don't digest so well.
Nutr Rev. 2003 Jun;61(6 Pt 1):221-3
February 15, 2009
Peanut products are just the latest food victims of bacterial contamination. To stay "food safe" on an ongoing basis, 1) wash your hands well before handling foods and 2) keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot and out of the "danger zone."
Annu Rev Nutr. 2003;23:315-44.
February 19, 2009
Have you ever wondered why some people really like flavors that you don’t like? It may be in your genes. Some people are “supertasters” of specific flavors in foods, especially bitter flavors.
Chem Senses. 2000 Aug;25(4):447-60.
February 23, 2009
For lactose intolerant people, it’s the amount of milk that matters. Most lactose intolerant individuals can consume up to 8 ounces of milk or yogurt with a meal and not experience symptoms. Hard cheeses have little or no lactose.
Pediatrics. 2007 Sep;120(3):e669-77.
March 14, 2009
Are you a picky eater? It may be because you are a “supertaster” and more sensitive to the taste of bitter substances in foods. Just remember, you still need to meet your nutrient needs from a wide variety of foods or from dietary supplements.
Forum Nutr. 2007;60:176-82.
June 12, 2009
Food safety is a year-round concern, but the incidence of foodborne illness increases during the hot summer months. A good preventive measure is to wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds before preparing any foods.
J Am Diet Assoc. 2004 Nov;104(11):1708-17.
August 11, 2009
If lactose intolerance keeps you from enjoying foods that contain your favorite milk products, consider taking over-the-counter lactase tablets with the first bite. The enzyme contained in these products helps to digest milk sugar and prevent distress.
Nutr Rev. 2003 Jun;61(6 Pt 1):221-3.
January 19, 2010
Those with lactose intolerance are not destined to a diet devoid of high-calcium milk products. Hard cheeses, such as cheddar and Swiss contain only trace amounts of lactose.
Postgrad Med J. 2005 Mar;81(953):167-73.
January 31, 2010
Tasty and decorative star fruit can be enjoyed by most of us as a good source of vitamin C. However, consuming just one fruit can cause kidney failure in people with impaired kidney function.
Food Chem Toxicol. 2008 May;46(5):1744-52.
February 15, 2010
Foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, and kim chee all contain friendly bacteria that make the foods more safe to eat. To avoid unfriendly bacteria, remember to stay out of the food “danger zone” by keeping cold foods cold and hot foods hot.
Annu Rev Nutr. 2003;23:315-44.
February 20, 2010
MSG is one of the most extensively researched food additives in the world and has been declared not to represent a health hazard by multiple international organizations. For people who must watch their sodium intake, MSG contains only 12% sodium, whereas table salt is 40% sodium.
Eur J Clin Nutr. 2007 Mar;61(3):304-13. Epub 2006 Sep 6.
May 31, 2010
Studies show that individuals with intolerance to the gluten in wheat often do not get adequate fiber from grains. Other grains that can be substituted, include rice, corn, quinoa, amaranth, and millet.
J Hum Nutr Diet. 2010 Mar 23.
June 20, 2010
Lactose intolerance is not the same thing as a milk allergy. Most hard cheeses and live culture yogurts contain little lactose and are well tolerated by those with lactose intolerance.
Nutr Rev. 2003 Jun;61(6 Pt 1):221-3.
August 12, 2010
When in doubt, throw it out. Foods contaminated with microorganisms make people extremely sick and can even kill.
Nutr Rev. 2008 Feb;66(2):103-8.