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Sticky fingers among dietitians' pet peeves by Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald. Link

We all have pet peeves, and some are profession-specific. You might be surprised to learn what raises a dietitian's hackles. We don't jump in front of strangers at the grocery store and demand they remove the triple-fat cupcakes from their cart or stealthily replace their white bread with whole wheat. But that's not to say we don't have our supermarket triggers. San Francisco dietitian Jo Ann Hattner, author of Gut Insight (gutinsight.com) hates to see people pick through fruit, then toss back and bruise the pieces they don't want. Appearance aside, bruised fruit with broken skin can make a more attractive home for bacteria, though it's generally safe to eat. (Just cut off the brown spots, chop the unblemished fruit and add it to a salad.)

Yogurt, Probiotics and Your "Gut Health"  from Probiotics: News You Can Use, Dannon Probiotics Center. Link
An interview with Jo Ann Hattner, MPH RD  

Let's get straight to the -- healthy -- gut by Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald Link
"Colon cuisine'' might not be Zagat-rated, but it is what Hattner thinks we need for better digestive health.

HealthWatch: Probiotics, WCBS-TV New York Link to story   ||   Link to video
Hattner advises if you add probiotic foods to your diet you should add other foods called prebiotics as well. "The prebiotics are in the plant foods," ...

Kim Mulvihill, MD, interviews Jo Ann Hattner on KPIX (CBS News, San Francisco Bay Area) Link to story   ||   Link to video

‘Designer probiotics’ may ambush gut pathogens by Stephen Daniells, 08-Sep-2009 www.nutraingredients-usa.com
Specially ‘designed’ probiotics may prevent the development of disease during gut infections of bacterial pathogens, according to new research presented today.

Science group ‘clarifies’ probiotics definition by Lorraine Heller, 25-Jun-2009 foodnavigator-usa.com Link PDF
The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) has released a “clarified definition” of the term ‘probiotic’, which it says will help manufacturers and regulators ensure the proper use of the bacteria.

Probiotics: can friendly bacteria improve skin health? Interview with Jo Ann Hattner, MPH RD on www.optiderma.com. Posted on May 22, 2009 by Joséphine Toulemonde. Link
Probiotics, live microorganism in our gut commonly referred to as “beneficial or friendly bacteria”, are well known to enhance immunity and digestive health. A variety of foods are now enhanced with probiotics as well as prebiotics, the fuel for the beneficial bacteria in our gut, for their positive health results. What about their effect on skin?

Probiotics may ease anxiety: Pilot study by Stephen Daniells, April 9, 2009 Link
"Supplements of Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota may ease symptoms of anxiety in people with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), according to new research funded by Yakult."

Beneficial Bacteria? 7 Amazing Jobs Your Gut Bacteria Do US News and World Report By Katherine Hobson  Feb 2, 2009 Link
"Trillions of microbes live inside you. But don't be frightened; some bacteria do good things."

How Bacteria Can Help You Lose Weight - TIME Jan. 19, 2009
A new study suggests that certain intestinal microbes may promote obesity or help you stay slim. Link
"When it comes to bugs like bacteria and parasites, we've been trained to think that less is better. But there are some good guys in the microbial world — bugs that do the unglamorous work of keeping us regular and helping to relieve a range of disorders from diarrhea to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Now a new study suggests that the same microbes may even help us stay slim."

Bug Crazy: Assessing The Benefits of Probiotics - WSJ.com, Jan. 13, 2009  Link
"Bacteria are everywhere, and in the view of many people that's a good thing. Many medical experts believe that consuming healthy bacteria, called probiotics, improves the body's overall balance of good versus bad micro-organisms, boosting general health. But nutritionists warn that not all the probiotic-containing products found on store shelves provide the health benefits they claim."

Food trends for 2009 Miami Herald.  Dec. 30, 2008 Link
"Five years ago we did not know what probiotics were and now we are reading labels to find friendly bacteria in not only yogurt but also cereals and energy bars. Look for more foods fortified with not only probiotics but other health promoters."