Fitness & Nutrition http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1134&ft=1&f=1134 Fitness & Nutrition en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Fri, 17 May 2013 12:49:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Fitness & Nutrition http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1134&ft=1&f=1134 Flaxseed: The Next Superfood For Cattle And Beef? After years of research, an animal scientist looking for ways to keep inflammation down in cattle came up with a novel approach: feed them flax. The flax in their food helps keep animals healthy and has an added benefit for people who later eat their meat: omega-3 enriched beef. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/02/19/172421803/flax-seed-the-next-superfood-for-cows-and-beef?ft=1&f=1134 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/02/19/172421803/flax-seed-the-next-superfood-for-cows-and-beef?ft=1&f=1134 After years of research, an animal scientist looking for ways to keep inflammation down in cattle came up with a novel approach: feed them flax. The flax in their food helps keep animals healthy and has an added benefit for people who later eat their meat: omega-3 enriched beef.

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]]> Biking To Work: Healthful Until You Hit A Pothole Biking to work is a great way to get exercise, save money and reduce pollution from cars. But does the risk of accidents cancel out all the good? Experience in Europe says no, but the U.S. lacks that tradition of urban bike travel. Fri, 17 May 2013 11:43:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/05/16/184523282/biking-to-work-healthful-until-you-hit-a-pothole?ft=1&f=1134 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/05/16/184523282/biking-to-work-healthful-until-you-hit-a-pothole?ft=1&f=1134 Biking to work is a great way to get exercise, save money and reduce pollution from cars. But does the risk of accidents cancel out all the good? Experience in Europe says no, but the U.S. lacks that tradition of urban bike travel.

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]]> Can Star Power Make New Orleans' Food Deserts Bloom? Actor Wendell Pierce, who stars in David Simon's <em>Treme,</em> is trying to combat New Orleans' food deserts by building convenience and grocery stores in the city's neediest areas. But a host of stumbling blocks still make it hard to get fresh, healthful foods to people living in these areas. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/05/15/183992818/can-star-power-make-new-orleans-food-deserts-bloom?ft=1&f=1134 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/05/15/183992818/can-star-power-make-new-orleans-food-deserts-bloom?ft=1&f=1134 Actor Wendell Pierce, who stars in David Simon's Treme, is trying to combat New Orleans' food deserts by building convenience and grocery stores in the city's neediest areas. But a host of stumbling blocks still make it hard to get fresh, healthful foods to people living in these areas.

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]]> Treadmill Desks And The Benefits Of 'Walking Alive' <em>New Yorker</em> staff writer Susan Orlean has spent years trying to find the right desk chair. She considered a pricy museum-worthy chair, a kneeling chair and a yoga ball before ditching the seat altogether for a treadmill desk — and discovering the health benefits of moving at work. Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184232468/treadmill-desks-and-the-benefits-of-walking-alive?ft=1&f=1134 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184232468/treadmill-desks-and-the-benefits-of-walking-alive?ft=1&f=1134 New Yorker staff writer Susan Orlean has spent years trying to find the right desk chair. She considered a pricy museum-worthy chair, a kneeling chair and a yoga ball before ditching the seat altogether for a treadmill desk — and discovering the health benefits of moving at work.

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]]> Is Eating Too Little Salt Risky? New Report Raises Questions A low-sodium diet may cause more health problems than a medium-sodium diet, a new report found. But some health advocates say focusing on the potential risks of a low-sodium diet distracts from the more important conversation about how to get Americans to start consuming less salt. Wed, 15 May 2013 03:33:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/05/15/183883415/eating-much-less-salt-may-be-risky-in-an-over-salted-world?ft=1&f=1134 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/05/15/183883415/eating-much-less-salt-may-be-risky-in-an-over-salted-world?ft=1&f=1134 A low-sodium diet may cause more health problems than a medium-sodium diet, a new report found. But some health advocates say focusing on the potential risks of a low-sodium diet distracts from the more important conversation about how to get Americans to start consuming less salt.

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]]> Should Food Stamps Pay To Indulge A Sweet Tooth? Millions of Americans rely on food stamps to keep from going hungry. They can also use them to buy sugary drinks. Some groups, including the National Center for Public Policy Research, say that's not right. Host Michel Martin discusses this with the Center's Justin Danhof, and University of Illinois Professor Craig Gundersen. Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=183628315&ft=1&f=1134 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=183628315&ft=1&f=1134 Millions of Americans rely on food stamps to keep from going hungry. They can also use them to buy sugary drinks. Some groups, including the National Center for Public Policy Research, say that's not right. Host Michel Martin discusses this with the Center's Justin Danhof, and University of Illinois Professor Craig Gundersen.

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]]> Wendell Pierce On 'Making Groceries' In The Big Easy New Orleans might be famous for its culinary legacy, but the Big Easy also has neighborhoods without access to fresh, healthy food. Now actor Wendell Pierce is bringing grocery stores to some neglected parts of his home town. Host Michel Martin speaks with Pierce about his new grocery chain, Sterling Farms. Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=183628307&ft=1&f=1134 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=183628307&ft=1&f=1134 New Orleans might be famous for its culinary legacy, but the Big Easy also has neighborhoods without access to fresh, healthy food. Now actor Wendell Pierce is bringing grocery stores to some neglected parts of his home town. Host Michel Martin speaks with Pierce about his new grocery chain, Sterling Farms.

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]]> Like 'Lazarus,' Mark Sanford Returns To Office Former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford can soon add the title 'United States Representative' to his name. And an announcement that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie made regarding his weight has people talking. Host Michel Martin catches up on the some of this week's political news with commentators Keli Goff and Mary Kate Cary. Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=182861717&ft=1&f=1134 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=182861717&ft=1&f=1134 Former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford can soon add the title 'United States Representative' to his name. And an announcement that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie made regarding his weight has people talking. Host Michel Martin catches up on the some of this week's political news with commentators Keli Goff and Mary Kate Cary.

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]]> Wrigley: Maybe We Won't Sell Caffeinated Gum After All No caffeinated chew for you! The Wrigley Company pulled its Alert Energy caffeinated gum off the market after the product roused concern from the Food and Drug Administration. Thu, 09 May 2013 11:17:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/05/09/182562583/wrigley-maybe-we-wont-sell-caffeinated-gum-after-all?ft=1&f=1134 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/05/09/182562583/wrigley-maybe-we-wont-sell-caffeinated-gum-after-all?ft=1&f=1134 No caffeinated chew for you! The Wrigley Company pulled its Alert Energy caffeinated gum off the market after the product roused concern from the Food and Drug Administration.

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]]> Michael Pollan: You Are What You Cook Food writer Michael Pollan once advised "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." Now, he tells us how to cook it. In his new book <em>Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation</em>, he takes a tour of the most time-tested cooking techniques, from southern whole-hog barbecue and slow-cooked ragus to sourdough baking and pickle making. Fri, 03 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/03/180824408/michael-pollan-you-are-what-you-cook?ft=1&f=1134 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/03/180824408/michael-pollan-you-are-what-you-cook?ft=1&f=1134 Food writer Michael Pollan once advised "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." Now, he tells us how to cook it. In his new book Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation, he takes a tour of the most time-tested cooking techniques, from southern whole-hog barbecue and slow-cooked ragus to sourdough baking and pickle making.

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]]> Paleo Diet Echoes Physical Culture Movement Of Yesteryear New ideas about health, like physical culture and the paleo approach, appear at times of massive cultural change. The Industrial Revolution and current digital revolution represent fertile ground, a historian says. Both movements look to the past for inspiration on how to eat, exercise and get back to a more natural way of life. Fri, 03 May 2013 12:38:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/04/01/175961020/paleo-diet-echoes-physical-culture-movement-of-yesteryear?ft=1&f=1134 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/04/01/175961020/paleo-diet-echoes-physical-culture-movement-of-yesteryear?ft=1&f=1134 New ideas about health, like physical culture and the paleo approach, appear at times of massive cultural change. The Industrial Revolution and current digital revolution represent fertile ground, a historian says. Both movements look to the past for inspiration on how to eat, exercise and get back to a more natural way of life.

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]]> Antibiotic-Resistant Bugs Turn Up Again In Turkey Meat <em>Consumer Reports</em> found that turkey meat that came from birds raised without antibiotics was significantly less likely to harbor antibiotic-resistant bacteria, compared with meat from conventional turkeys that were given antibiotics. But turkey producers contend that they use antibiotics judiciously to help keep their flocks healthy. Wed, 01 May 2013 03:19:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/05/01/180045788/antibiotic-resistant-bugs-turn-up-again-in-turkey-meat?ft=1&f=1134 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/05/01/180045788/antibiotic-resistant-bugs-turn-up-again-in-turkey-meat?ft=1&f=1134 Consumer Reports found that turkey meat that came from birds raised without antibiotics was significantly less likely to harbor antibiotic-resistant bacteria, compared with meat from conventional turkeys that were given antibiotics. But turkey producers contend that they use antibiotics judiciously to help keep their flocks healthy.

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]]> Caffeine-Laced Gum Has Energized The FDA Wrigley's new caffeinated gum has raised eyebrows at the FDA, which is worried about the potential health impacts on children and teens. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:51:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/04/30/180063432/caffeine-laced-gum-has-energized-the-fda?ft=1&f=1134 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/04/30/180063432/caffeine-laced-gum-has-energized-the-fda?ft=1&f=1134 Wrigley's new caffeinated gum has raised eyebrows at the FDA, which is worried about the potential health impacts on children and teens.

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]]> Why Caffeine In Coffee Is A Miracle Drug For The Tired Historians tell us that caffeine in coffee helped Western civilization "sober up" and get down to business. Now scientific research shows that at low doses, caffeine improves performance on mental tasks, especially in people who are already tired. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:38:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/04/23/178627908/why-caffeine-in-coffee-is-a-miracle-drug-for-the-tired?ft=1&f=1134 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/04/23/178627908/why-caffeine-in-coffee-is-a-miracle-drug-for-the-tired?ft=1&f=1134 Historians tell us that caffeine in coffee helped Western civilization "sober up" and get down to business. Now scientific research shows that at low doses, caffeine improves performance on mental tasks, especially in people who are already tired.

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]]> When Cheeseburger = Walking, Will We Eat Less? Would you eat a double cheeseburger if you knew it took two hours of walking to burn it off? Participants in a new study said, hmm, maybe not. The researchers say that exercise-based labels could do a better job than calorie counts at steering people to healthful choices. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/04/23/178632857/when-cheeseburger-walking-will-we-eat-less?ft=1&f=1134 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/04/23/178632857/when-cheeseburger-walking-will-we-eat-less?ft=1&f=1134 Would you eat a double cheeseburger if you knew it took two hours of walking to burn it off? Participants in a new study said, hmm, maybe not. The researchers say that exercise-based labels could do a better job than calorie counts at steering people to healthful choices.

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