How healthy is it really? Oct 26, 2008
The quality of macronutrients (fats, proteins, carbohydrates) is another key factor in the overall equation. Fat quality, protein quality, carbohydrate quality, and glycemic load (a measure of carbohydrate quality) are among the "universal adjustors" that can move a NuVal score higher or lower. (iAfrica.com)
Weight loss diets compared Sep 5, 2008
The researchers concluded that the diets caused significant changes in macronutrient intake with a decrease in energy intake with all diets. They say that health professionals and the public should be reassured of the nutritional adequacy of the diets tested, but that people with particular deficits of certain micronutrients should receive tailored advice. (NHS Choices)
Eat, think and be wary May 6, 2008
"The history of modern nutritionism [the theory that foods are essentially the sum of their nutrient parts] has been a history of macronutrients at war: protein against carbs; carbs against proteins and then fats; fats against carbs," he writes. Pollan says such swings are bound to promote food fads and phobias, and large abrupt swings of the nutritional pendulum. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Groundbreaking Apo E Gene Diet Linked to Alzheimer's Disease and Heart Disease Prevention Nov 6, 2007
The six Apo E genotypes -- Apo E 2/2, 2/3, 3/3, 4/2, 4/3, 4/4 -- responds differently to these big three macronutrients. -- Apo E type 2/2: high risk for heart disease and vascular dementia -- Apo E type 2/3: high risk for heart disease and vascular dementia -- Apo E type 3/3 (the most common genotype): high risk for metabolic disease and 20% chance of Alzheimer's -- Apo E type 4/2: greater risk for high cholesterol and 50% chance of Alzheimer's -- Apo E type 4/3: increased risk for high... (PR Newswire)
Weight Loss: Myth Vs. Reality Jun 5, 2007
Fat is a macronutrient, and is a required part of a healthy diet ... While most salads in their natural form have very few calories, many are also a bit light on macronutrients (i ... Since your body needs a balance of macronutrients, a plain old salad loaded up with dressing, bacon bits and croutons probably won't meed these needs. (CBS New York, NY)
Americans still not eating enough fruits and vegetables, according to two recent studies Mar 19, 2007
These results suggest a population-wide shift in intake of energy and macronutrients over the 3-decade span of the four surveys and may reflect changes in diet that were adopted by all raceCgender groups. Dr. Ashima Kant, PhD, Queens College of the City University of New York, concludes, "Dietary intake trends in blacks and whites over the past several decades appear to be similarsuggesting that previously identified dietary risk factors that differentially affect black Americans have not... (EurekAlert!)
Lean Body Nutrition Mar 18, 2007
Another component of sound nutrition is macronutrients, which include carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Macronutrients are consumed in larger amounts. (Suite101.com)
Atkins Top Diet, But Do Weight-Loss Plans Work? Mar 8, 2007
" Since heart concerns have remained at the center of the debate over low-carb diets since their inception, the study may do little to silence critics with these concerns. A Call for Common Sense In recent years, the Atkins diet has also found itself surrounded by a lean, mean pack of other diet regimens, most with their own best-selling books. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz's "You: On a Diet," one of the more recent wunderkinds of the growing diet genre, is now enjoying its 17th week on The New... (KTRE)
Hidden Chemicals Make Veggies Good For You Jan 31, 2007
"The foods provide a health benefit beyond, or in addition to, basic nutrition. What we've found was that they are so minute -- such a small element -- that now that we have technology that can examine and dissect all of our foods, we've found that in addition to the macronutrients, these are actually what we call the 'new nutrients,'" she said. Phyto For Your Face. (Click2Houston, TX)
