Study: Vitamin C fails to prevent colds

"Vitamin C does nothing to prevent the common cold but may shorten its duration, Australian and Finnish researchers say in their analysis of 55 studies."

Study: Vitamin C fails to prevent colds

This is news, why? Oh well...some of you may be interested. And it gives me the opportunity to ask: if the symptoms are gone, how does one know (s)he is still sick?

High iron and cholesterol equals high cancer risk - Yahoo! News

High iron and cholesterol equals high cancer risk - Yahoo! News: "he team reports that elevated iron increased the likelihood of developing cancer by 66 percent, and high VLDL cholesterol increased the risk by 54 percent. Combining elevated iron with elevated VLDL increased the risk of cancer by 168 percent."

Interesting, but I am a tad concerned that the high cholesterol is picking up diet related variables (example heavy meat eating, low vegetable eating). That said it is very interesting for the interaction.

Moreover, high iron levels have now been associated with heart problems as well as cancer.

Eating poorly? Some of blame may be due to evolution

Sweet tastes good, we crave salt, and love fat. Why? It might be because of how our ancestors evolved: bitter was seen as poison, sweet as calorie rich.

From NPR: Jonesing for Fries? Blame the Cave Men

I will concede this, but we all need more self-discipline if we can not give in that easily to our urges.

NPR : Health Experts Offer Tips for Grocery Shopping

NPR : Health Experts Offer Tips for Grocery Shopping

A very useful audio article on how to grocery shop.

Remember, it is more healthful to eat at home than to go out to eat! Something I have been saying forever!

5 Super Nutrients for Growing Kids

Calcium, Fiber, Protein, Antixodants, and Iron
5 Super Nutrients for Growing Kids