Beyond Beer

August 20 Anheuser-Busch, the No. 1 U.S. brewer, reached an agreement to distribute and market BORBA beverages worldwide.

The maker of Budweiser and Bud Light said the agreement included BORBA's "Skin Balance Waters" such as its Clarifying, Age Defying, Firming and Replenishing varieties, as well as Aqua-Less Crystallines, a powder form of the drinkable skin care line.

Anheuser said its wholesalers will begin distributing the beverages in select markets in November 2007

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Wellness & Health Issues News

Soda Consumption Weakens Bones
A Tufts University study concluded that women who drink soda daily had a lower bone mineral density in their hips than those who drank less than one serving of soda a month. The finding was true regardless of whether the soda was regular, diet, or non-caffeinated. The reason? Soda contains phosphoric acid, which inhibits calcium absorption and increases excretion of it. Caffeine has also been linked to osteoporosis. There was no similar effect recorded in men.

Healthy Grilling
It’s the time of year when many of us barbecue outside but did you know that charring the meat could be harmful to your health? Studies by the National Cancer Institute found that eating HCAs (heterocyclic amines), which form in the blackened meat, increases your risk of developing colorectal, pancreatic and breast cancer. To eliminate the risk, cook your meat in foil.

Curry May Fight Alzheimer's
An ingredient in turmeric, a spice used in curry, may help stimulate the immune system cells that gobble up the brain-clogging proteins that are the hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Researchers found that an ingredient in curcumin, found in tumeric, boosted immune cells that cleared amyloid beta, which kills brain cells in Alzheimer’s patients. It is unclear if people can eat enough curcumin to get this same effect but researchers said it could be easily achieved by infusion.

Eat for Prostate Health
With a few small dietary changes a man can greatly lower the risk of developing prostate cancer. Here's how:Eating tomato sauce at least twice a week can reduce the risk of prostate cancer by 33 percent, according to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.In the same study noted above, researchers found that men who ate at least five servings of cruciferous veggies a week were 10 to 20 percent less likely to develop prostate cancer. What are they? Broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, collards, cauliflower and bok choy.Regular consumption of soy foods is associated with a 30 percent lower risk of prostate cancer, according to a recent study in the International Journal of Cancer. Besides soy milk, you could try tofu, tempeh, edamame, soy yogurt and soy nuts.Men who regularly ate oily fish were 26 percent less likely to develop advanced prostate cancer compared with men who ate the least amount of oily fish, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Beneficial fish include wild Alaskan salmon, sardines, herring or black cod. Try to eat two servings a week or take one to two grams of fish oil a day.In a recent study prostate cancer tumors in mice that were fed capsaicin--the compound in chili peppers that gives them their heat--were one fifth the size of untreated tumors, and capsaicin is also credited with killing 80 percent of human prostate cancer cells growing in mice. Sources: jalapenos, habaneros and other hot peppers.A recent study in Clinical Cancer Research suggests drinking two glasses of pomegranate juice daily slows the progression of prostate cancer. And another study in the International Journal of Cancer found that men who drank four or more glasses of red wine a week had a 48 percent lower risk of developing prostate cancer. Of course, if you don't drink at all then there's no need to start but if you do you may want to consider switching to red wine.

Gum Disease Harms Health
Four out of five Americans suffer from some type of gum disease and experts now caution that it can contribute to a whole range of health problems including heart disease, diabetes, blood infection and low-weight babies. The reason is that gum disease is a chronic, low-grade infection in which bacteria from the mouth enters the circulatory system and travels to other parts of the body, causing widespread inflammation. Indeed, recent studies have shown an increased risk of heart disease and stroke in people with gum disease. What to do? Brush and floss regularly, avoid sugary drinks and snacks, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.

Mediterranean Diet Protective Against Alzheimer’s
A recent study concluded a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, olive oil, legumes, cereal and fish—the so-called Mediterranean diet—have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. “The diet could be helping avoid Alzheimer’s disease by protection from oxidative stress or by reducing inflammation in the brain,” said lead researcher Dr. Nikolaos Scarmeas, an assistant professor of neurology at Columbia University Medical Center. The study appears in the October issue of Archives of Neurology. The Mediterranean diet also offers protection from coronary heart disease, heart attack, high blood pressure, obesity, and certain cancers.Studies Link Diet to CancerA series of studies out in recent days provides further evidence of a growing link between diet and cancer. One Harvard study found that women who regularly consumed 1.5 servings of beef, lamb or pork a day in their 20s, 30s and 40s had nearly double the risk of developing hormone-receptive-positive breast cancer compared to women who ate three or fewer servings per week. But in another study by the U.S. National Institutes of Health and the University of Hawaii, researchers found that girls who regularly consumed soy, such as tofu and miso, between ages 5 and 11 reduced their risk of developing breast cancer by 58 percent.A second Harvard study found that men who ate fish five times a week or more had a 40 percent lower risk of developing colorectal cancer compared to men who ate fish less than once a week. Previous studies have shown that eating fish also can reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death.People who drink fizzy or syrup-based drinks at least twice a day ran a 90 percent higher risk of getting pancreatic cancer than people who never drank them, Swedish researchers reported. More than 200,000 new cases of pancreatic cancer are diagnosed each year worldwide, mostly in developed countries.

Olive oil, Garlic and Onions May Inhibit Cancer
Olive oil appears to reduce oxidative damage to cells’ genetic material. This damage can lead to cancer. Researchers, reporting in The FASEB Journal, believe that the monounsaturated fats in olive oil are responsible for the benefits. Olive oil also contains phenols, which are powerful antioxidants. Researchers also supported advice to replace saturated fats found in meat and butter with vegetable fats, including olive oil.In a separate study, researchers found that people who ate the highest amount of onions and garlic had the lowest risks for developing a number of cancers including colon, ovarian, kidney and throat cancers. Reporting in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers found that people who ate seven or more servings of onions per week had less than half the risk of developing colon cancer than those we did not eat onions. Garlic lovers were 25 percent less likely to develop colon cancer. Sulfur compounds found in garlic and antioxidant flavonoids in onions are thought to account for these protective benefits.

Fight Depression With Food
Turns out the old adage, “You are what you eat” is true. Scientists are discovering that the properties of certain foods can reduce the blues, including brown rice, brewer’s yeast, whole-grain oats, cabbage and, best of all, omega-3 fatty acids. Found in oily fish, such as salmon and tuna, walnuts and flaxseed, omega-3s have been found to reduce anxiety, sleep disorders, sadness and suicidal thoughts by up to 50 percent, according to a study in the Archives of General Psychiatry. They are also known to protect the heart and circulatory system. Raw cacao, dark molasses and brazil nuts received honorable mention. For an added boost, get some sunshine, exercise and laugh.