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Chemopreventative Characteristics of Avocado Fruit Study Published in Seminars in Cancer Biology
In vitro and in vivo studies suggest that individual and combinations of phytochemicals from the avocado fruit may offer an advantageous dietary strategy in cancer prevention. While these studies are preliminary, future studies on avocados and its role in diet-based preventive strategies in human cancer may be worth watching.
Reference:
Ding H, Chin YW et al. Chemopreventive Characteristics of Avocado Fruit. Semin Cancer Biol. 2007; Oct; 17(5): 386-94.
Heart Disease May Be On the Rise
After decades in which the incidence of heart disease appeared to be on the decline, a new Mayo Clinic study published in Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that it may be on the rise. Mayo Clinic researchers in Minnesota used pathology reports from autopsies among individuals who died between 1981 and 2004. The researchers found that the incidence of heart disease in the arteries declined from 1981 to 1996, but then started increasing after 2000.
Reference:
Nemetz, PN; Roger, VL; Ransom, JE; et al. Recent Trends in the Prevalence of Coronary Disease: A Population-based Autopsy Study of Non-natural Deaths. Arch Intern Med. 2008 Feb; 11;168(3): 264-70.
Nutrition: It's a Matter of Fact
March is National Nutrition Month®, a nutrition education campaign created by the American Dietetic Association (ADA). To help separate the nutrition facts from fiction, here are the top 5 nutrition facts from the ADA:
- Eating right doesn't have to be complicated. Use Mypyramid.gov to develop a personalized plan for lifelong health.
- The best nutrition advice is based on science. Before adopting any changes to your diet, be sure the information is based in scientific fact.
- Get your food and nutrition facts from the expert: a registered dietitian (R.D.). R.D.s are uniquely qualified to translate the science of nutrition into reliable advice you can use every day.
- Balancing physical activity and a healthful diet is your best recipe for managing weight and promoting overall health and fitness.
- Think nutrient-rich rather than "good" or "bad" foods. The majority of your food choices should be packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients — and lower in calories.
For more nutrition facts and healthy eating information, visit the ADA Web site at www.eatright.org.
