1. CR + ON. 2. Flaxseeds

[Guest guest]

Hi All,

Here are 2/7 abstracts of the new Nutr Rev issue. The first suggests

that combination of CR and ON are effective. The second, that

flaxseeds are good for us. I can not access pdfs.

What Can Intervention Studies Tell Us about the Relationship between

Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Weight Management?

Nutrition Reviews, 1 January 2004, vol. 62, no. 1, pp. 1-17(17)

Rolls B.J.; Ello- J.A.; Carlton Tohill B.

Abstract:

…. Because fruits and vegetables are high in water and fiber,

incorporating them in the diet can reduce energy density, promote

satiety, and decrease energy intake. Although few interventions have

specifically addressed fruit and vegetable consumption, evidence

suggests that coupling advice to increase intake of these foods with

advice to decrease energy intake is a particularly effective strategy

for weight management. This approach may facilitate weight loss

because it emphasizes positive messages rather than negative,

restrictive messages.

Keywords: SATIETY; ENERGY DENSITY; ENERGY INTAKE; OBESITY; WEIGHT LOSS

Document Type: Review article ISSN: 0029-6643

DOI (article): 10.1301/nr.2004.jan.1–17

SICI (online): 0029-6643(20040101)62:1L.1;1-

Flaxseed and Cardiovascular Risk

Nutrition Reviews, 1 January 2004, vol. 62, no. 1, pp. 18-27(10)

Bloedon L.T.[1]; Szapary P.O.

Abstract:

Flaxseed has recently gained attention in the area of cardiovascular

disease primarily because it is the richest known source of both

alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and the phytoestrogen, lignans, as well as

being a good source of soluble fiber. Human studies have shown that

flaxseed can modestly reduce serum total and low-density lipoprotein

cholesterol concentrations, reduce postprandial glucose absorption,

decrease some markers of inflammation, and raise serum levels of the

omega-3 fatty acids, ALA and eicosapentaenoic acid. Data on the

antiplatelet, antioxidant, and hypotensive effects of flaxseed,

however, are inconclusive. More research is needed to define the role

of this functional food in reducing cardiovascular risk.

Keywords: FLAXSEED; LIGNANS; -LINOLENIC ACID; CHOLESTEROL;

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

Document Type: Special article ISSN: 0029-6643

DOI (article): 10.1301/nr.2004.jan.18–27

SICI (online): 0029-6643(20040101)62:1L.18;1-

[Guest guest]

Hi folks:

No dispute about the apparent benefits from alpha-linolenic acid for

cardiovascular risk.

But do not forget also the apparent connection between alpha-

linolenic acid and prostate cancer. Not conclusively proven yet, but

quite a number of studies suggest it.

The polyunsaturated oil with almost zero alpha-linolenic acid is

safflower oil.

Rodney.

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wrote:

> Hi All,

> Flaxseed and Cardiovascular Risk

>

> Nutrition Reviews, 1 January 2004, vol. 62, no. 1, pp. 18-27

(10)

>

> Bloedon L.T.[1]; Szapary P.O.

>

> Abstract:

>

> Flaxseed has recently gained attention in the area of

cardiovascular

> disease primarily because it is the richest known source of both

> alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and the phytoestrogen, lignans, as well

as

> being a good source of soluble fiber. Human studies have shown that

> flaxseed can modestly reduce serum total and low-density

lipoprotein

> cholesterol concentrations, reduce postprandial glucose absorption,

> decrease some markers of inflammation, and raise serum levels of

the

> omega-3 fatty acids, ALA and eicosapentaenoic acid. Data on the

> antiplatelet, antioxidant, and hypotensive effects of flaxseed,

> however, are inconclusive. More research is needed to define the

role

> of this functional food in reducing cardiovascular risk.