Resources for Smarter Nutrition (02)

Kidney Tumors, Kidney Stones and More
If you’re interested in learning about kidneys and possible disorders involving the kidneys, you can turn to this site for information. It includes questions and answers about kidney stones, freezing kidney tumors, drugs for cancer and kidney problems, losing weight and kidney stones, treating kidney stones, learning about kidney stones, identifying kidney failure and FSGS. When you click on a topic, a chat window will pop up so you can communicate with others on these issues.

Harvesting Nutritional Food—And Finding It
This site gives consumers a nutritional food locator, and shows the best organic food and markets that are close to home. You can find the best farmers markets and other places to buy fresh produce and meats, as well as other goodies. A section of featured products from the site’s online store is included, as well as a forum, event listing and informational newsletter. A section of photos of nutritious foods is included.

Drink Yourself Skinny with Calcium?
They say that calcium can help you lose weight and prevent colon cancer. This article on WebMD.com says that diets high in calcium are associated with reduced rates of being overweight or obese. It explains Robert Heaney, M.D., saying that women with higher daily calcium intakes don’t gain weight while those with lower calcium intakes gain about a pound a year—and it all goes to their waists. The doctor notes you have to cut back on calories to lose weight with calcium intake.

Osteoporosis and Nutrition
With so many women developing osteoporosis, it’s important to take some nutritional steps to prevent the condition. This site has information on calcium supplements, calcium citrate, calcium carbonate, Vitamin D and osteoporosis, lactose intolerance, soy and osteoporosis, coral calcium and Vitamin K. calcium not only builds bones, but it helps maintain your heartbeat and can regulate blood pressure, help your nerve system function, and it may even relieve premenstrual syndrome. New studies even say it can reduce colon polyps. It includes a section about common calcium-rich foods, such as dairy, soy and canned fish. A great resource for women who want to prevent osteoporosis.