Here are my complete unedited notes from the Linus Pauling Institute meetings in Corvallis, OR on 15-18 August.  I will post an edited version when I have time, but if you want to read all of the exciting details of where I find the best guidance for optimal health, this is a feast for Memorial [...] Read more »

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FEATURES: Article 14. Poor diet is a risk factor for depression - Poor diet increases the risk by 41% in women, and good diet reduces the risk of recurrence of depression by 65%. Article 13. High saturated fat intake reduces sperm count in young men. Our findings are of [...] Read more »

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AJCN May, 2011 – Happy Mother’s Day.
Summaries first, explanations further down this page.
Mother’s Day specials: Dietary vitamin B intake reduces incidence of PMS … Fish consumption reduces bone loss and hip fractures…Children may benefit from whole milk instead of low-fat milk – In 4 to 13 year olds, their energy intake stays the same, they [...] Read more »

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SUMMARY – Evidence for a healthier New Year in this month’s AJCN -
DOs! -To control your weight and improve your health, try: food choices from the Mediterranean or DASH diet ; vitamin D supplements for the entire family; breakfast every day; more olive and vegetable oils; more exercise building your muscles and brain; [...] Read more »

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There is so much in this issue. Please scan the many ways to maintain good health.
SUMMARY – See this, longer synopses, and links to published articles further down this page at DETAILS.
GOOD NUTRITION FOR ALL 1. Mediterranean diet keeps people healthy – The Mediterranean diet has long been reported to be the optimal diet [...] Read more »

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SUMMARY – See this, longer synopses, and links to published articles further down this page at DETAILS . Sorry this is so long. Here is plenty to enhance your life during the holiday season.
EVERYONE
1. Study of 90,000 finds amount and type of fat intake unrelated to weight gain -We found no significant association between the [...] Read more »

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SUMMARY - Coming to this blog soon: my recently accepted peer-reviewed scientific paper reviewing many scientific studies about the health benefits of taking 500 mg of vitamin C twice a day.
Fish and fish oil are not perfect, but have great health benefits -
1. Tremendous benefits of fish oil are measured
2. Most people need more fish and less 4-legged [...] Read more »

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ENERGY DENSITY
Energy density refers to how many Calories (or kcal) there are per gram of food. More energy dense foods have lots of calories in a small amount of food, like fat, while less energy dense foods have fewer calories in a large serving, like celery. Note fruits and vegetables have very low energy density. [...] Read more »

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See SYNOPSES and links after summary
Get plenty of red grapes, juice or wine (and blueberries, strawberries, and walnuts)
1.Symposium on Grapes – Eat lots of them often -
a. Resveratrol is a unique beneficial component of grapes.
b. for cardiovascular disease, the benefits of wine consumption appear to be greater than other alcoholic beverages.
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NOTES ADDED TO NUTRITION INVESTIGATOR WEBSITE SUMMER, 2009
This information was obtained from various meetings, readings, and reader emails investigated during the past 12 months. In this email are keywords.  The longer explanations and sources are at this link.  There you can also find links to related research in recent years.
NPR Program: Subject: Love, Happiness, Consciousness [...] Read more »

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