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E-Newsletter • April 2024 |
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Editor's E-Note
Cranberries as Ergogenic Aids
Ergogenic aids, such as caffeine, whey protein, branched-chain amino acids, and creatine, successfully have helped boost performance in athletes for years. Added to this list are cranberries, which are chock-full of polyphenols. But how do cranberries measure up?
In this month’s E-News exclusive, Today’s Dietitian (TD) reviews a study on how cranberry supplementation in runners reduced muscle fatigue, increased speed, and provided other performance-enhancing benefits.
After reading the article, visit our website at www.TodaysDietitian.com to read the April digital edition that features articles on omega-3s and childhood development, mindful eating, what RDs think about sustainability, and the most popular soyfoods in the dairy aisle.
At the time you read this E-Note, I will have left my position as editor of TD. For almost 13 years, I've had the absolute pleasure of meeting and working with all of you on countless articles and projects to make TD magazine the great publication it is today. All of you have been wonderful to work with, and I will miss you as I embark on life's next chapter. Continue to soldier on in the great field of dietetics!
Please enjoy the E-Newsletter and give us your feedback at TDeditor@gvpub.com, and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on X.
— Judith Riddle, editor |
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Cranberries Offer Runners an All-Natural Boost
Competitive athletes are always looking for an extra edge that can help them improve performance. According to a new study by Concordia researchers published in the journal Physical Activity and Nutrition, athletes can find that extra edge in the common cranberry.
In a series of trials involving trained distance runners, the researchers found that ingesting a cranberry supplement for 28 consecutive days led to noticeable improvements in performance and muscle fatigue following 1,500-meter time trials. Reoxygenation rates were faster and running speeds improved by 1.5%.
"When it comes to elite athletes, any advantage can make the difference between finishing fifth or on the podium," says Andreas Bergdahl, PhD, an associate professor in the department of health, kinesiology, and applied physiology and the study's senior author.
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Fruit Juices Linked to Higher Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes Among Boys
A small, long-term study of almost 500 children in Massachusetts has found that regularly drinking sugary drinks and 100% fruit juices during childhood and adolescence may be linked to a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes among boys than girls, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024.
“While these findings are preliminary, they support the existing evidence about the potential relationship between beverages with added sugar and long-term risk of type 2 diabetes in children,” says lead investigator Soren Harnois-Leblanc, PhD, RD, a postdoctoral researcher in the department of population medicine at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute and Harvard Medical School, both in Boston. “Pediatricians and other health care professionals should caution young patients and their parents about sugary drinks and fruit juices when discussing healthy eating habits.”
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High-Fat Keto Diet May Help People With Serious Mental Illness
New research indicates that a ketogenic diet may help ease psychiatric symptoms such as bipolar disorder, reports The Washington Post. Stanford Medicine researchers state that 79% of participants after four months following the diet had shown a meaningful improvement in mental health.
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In the May Issue
• Wine Intake in the Med Diet
• Menopause and Eating Disorders
• Improving IVF Outcomes
• Nutrition’s Impact on Cognitive Decline |
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COVER STORY
Omega-3s & Childhood Development
Intake of omega-3 fatty acids is crucial for promoting healthy infant and toddler health. Today’s Dietitian examines the research on these long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and provides strategies to boost intake during the early stages of life.
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Mindful Eating
The popularity of mindful eating has increased over the years and so has a misunderstanding of its true definition and purpose. Revisit the basic principles of mindful eating and determine whether it’s a good fit for everyone.
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