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Balancing Act: A Cyclist's Guide to Probiotics in Bicycling Magazine byAllison Young. February 2013. Link

When a battle in your belly threatens to disrupt your ride, probiotics are key to calling a truce.



Stool Gazing by Jo Ann Tatum Hattner In: Food and nutrition magazine from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Link

When it comes to nutrition and wellness counseling, taking the taboo out of number 2 can give insight into a persons's health and lifestyle.

 

HealthWatch: Is Greek Yogurt Really Better For You? CBS News Story and Video Link

Hattner says: All yogurt is made by fermenting milk with two active bacteria cultures: L. Bulgaricus and S. Thermophilus. Hattner said that the more of these live active cultures that you find in yogurt; the better it is for a healthier gut.

 

Stanford Medical School 1:2:1 podcast: Prebiotics, probiotics and the digestive system. Link

Dietician and nutrition consultant Jo Ann Hattner, RD, discusses her new book, Gut Insight, and the effects of prebiotics and probiotics on digestive health.

 

UCSF scientists declare war on sugar in food www.sfgate.com 2/2/12 Link

‎"When you get into this argument about sugar in the diet, you also have to look at the type of food that has a high sugar content," said Jo Ann Hattner, a San Francisco registered dietitian who teaches nutrition courses at Stanford. "Those foods have few nutrients and little fiber, and that's not good for you. So is it sugar itself that's harmful?" That said, Hattner added, there's no doubt that people in general consume too much sugar and that everyone could benefit from eating less - and especially looking out for "hidden" sugars in their diets.

 

What If I Ate Only One Type of Food? by Natalie Wolchover, Life's Little Mysteries Staff Writer. 27 January 2012 Link

"... what would actually happen if you ate only one type of food for your entire life? Depends on the poison you pick, but poison it most likely would be. According to Jo Ann Hattner... choosing to eat only one fruit, vegetable or grain would lead to organ failure. Consuming only meat would eventually force your body to start munching on your own muscles. And if you stuck solely to almost any one food (besides fruit), you would develop a serious case of scurvy."

 

USA Swimming TOP FIVE FOODS TO BOOST IMMUNITY 1/24/2012 BY CHRIS ROSENBLOOM, PHD, RD, CSSD Link

Winter brings more than its share of cold and flu viruses. The average young person gets anywhere from 6 to 10 colds a year, and the dry heat of winter air and close proximity to others means it is easier to spread those nasty germs. Instead of heading to the medicine cabinet, try the kitchen cabinet to find foods rich in the nutrients that keep your immune system strong all winter long.
Probiotic foods (those foods that contain good bacteria for a healthy gut) can enhance immunity. Your guts contain 2 to 3 pounds of bacteria and emerging research shows that the type of bacteria that live in your gastrointestinal tract can prevent disease by acting as a natural antibiotic. Registered dietitian Jo Ann Hattner, author of Gut Insight (www.gutinsight.com) points out that 70% of our immune function takes place in the gut so eating foods rich in probiotics is a good idea to stay healthy.

 

Stanford nutritionist offers tips for eating healthy during the holidays. December 23rd, 2011 Link

‘Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry. ... asked Stanford nutritionist Jo Ann Hattner, RD, for some tips and tactics on eating healthy during the holidays. Hattner shares her thoughts here.

 

Kids Nutrition (Part 4): Is Your Child’s Gut Healthy? — Maryann Tomovich Jacobsen, MS RD. Raise Healthy Eaters Blog. July 22, 2011. Link

In her book, Hattner discusses how probiotic microorganisms stimulate the immune system and increase the acidity of the gut so undesirable bacteria can’t grow.

 

Stanford nutritionist offers guidelines for eating healthy on the go. July 14, 2011. scopeblog.stanford.edu

Being health-conscious when traveling can be difficult since food choices along the interstate and in airports are limited. What are some general guidelines travelers can use to eat healthy on the road?

 

Starbucks, other marketers go huge with healthier offerings. Bruce Horovitz, USA TODAY July 12, 2011 Link

But the very notion of food marketers trying to make food healthier — and lower in calories — is huge, says Jo Ann Hattner, nutrition instructor at Stanford University, who is enamored of the Starbucks Bistro Boxes. "If you're on the run, it's so much better than grabbing a giant slice of pizza."

Starbucks box


Digestive Health: The Experts Weigh In featuring Jo Ann Hattner. www.everydayhealth.com. June 2011. Link

How Helpful Are Probiotics for Digestion? Link
Why Is Fiber Important in Digestive Health? Link
What Can I Eat to Improve Digestion? Link
What Can You Do to Prevent Colon Cancer? Link

 

Fermenting Revolution. News segment featuring Jo Ann Hattner. CBS5 San Francisco Aired on Saturday, Apr 16, 2011.

 

Keep your colon healthy with the right foods. MiamiHerald.com. Friday, 03.11.11 Lidia Dinkova. Link

"Greens predominate a high-fiber diet. According to Hattner, artichokes, asparagus, leeks and dandelion greens are considered “prebiotic stars’’ along with bananas, onions, garlic and Jerusalem artichokes."

 

SuperKids Nutrition interview with Jo Ann Hattner Link

We spoke with nutrition expert Jo Ann Tatum Hattner, MPH, RD to hear why probiotics should be included in a child’s diet. Based on her pediatric practice and current research from her book Gut Insight, you’ll learn just how easy it is for your children to reap the health benefits for their growing immune systems.

 

Holiday Foods and Pregnant Women - a video interview with Jo Ann Hattner. Link

Jo Ann Hattner discusses holiday foods that pregnant women should approach with caution or thorough cooking on a segment with Dr. Kim Mulvihill for CBS 5 Healthwatch.

 

WebMD: Yogurt Goes Gourmet quotes Jo Ann Hattner on probiotics. Link

"Yogurt’s live and active cultures contribute friendly bacteria that promote digestive health by settling an upset stomach, promoting regularity, and possibly boosting immunity says Jo Ann Hattner, RD, author of Gut Insight."


Jo Ann Hattner on consumption of fruits and vegetables. San Francisco Chronicle Article or KCBS Radio Interview

A nationwide campaign, developed by the National Fruit and Vegetable Alliance five years ago, has so far proved to be ineffective. San Francisco-based nutritionist Jo Ann Hattner comments.

 

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).

 

’Tis the Season for Good Digestive Health by Maggie Moon, MS, RD Today’s Dietitian
Vol. 11 No. 11 P. 28 Link

Hattner: “natural fiber sources are abundant, why not use natural foods?”


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

 

Nutrition Month 2010: Want Something Good for Your Gut? Try Onions. HealthCastle.com Link

 

Let's get straight to the -- healthy -- gut by Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald

"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. Kim Mulvihill, MD, interviews Jo Ann Hattner on KPIX (CBS News, San Francisco Bay Area)


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," ...


‘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."

 

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