Updates

Heeey!

So much is happening in my life right now. I am studying physiology again which is so much fun! I have never felt like such a nerd as when I study physiology.. It is so freaking interesting and I can never get enough! The best part is that I understand nutrition better the more I learn about how the body works.
I finished the first part of the course today and will be starting the second one soon which includes my favorite - immunology! I don't know that much about it yet but it's just something about that word that makes me so excited. I have a book called nutrition and immune function which I have only read a little bit of this far.. It is a very deep and difficult book so I had to learn some more about the body before reading it but I think I will start soon with it. It is one of my favorite books, even though I haven't read it yet:) I just get so excited seeing all the molecules and all the connections between different nutrients and our immune system. Will be fun to blog about what I learn there later on!

In a few days, I will be leaving the country to spend 11 weeks in Israel. For you who know me probably knows how deep my love for Israel has been the last 6-7 years. I became saved when I was there 2006, so it really means a lot for me. God changed my life there and saved me from my old life. I still can't believe how only a half year before that, I had been living with a drug addict who was cheating on me while I was cutting myself and had eating disorders along with other things. I will never forget how God changed me there by the western wall :)

In May, I am going to a nutrition conference in Oregon. I am super excited about that and will keep you posted of all the fun things I'll learn there.

So, a lot is going on and I am therefore planning to keep this blog more updated from now on.

Research

Health research!

Calcium plus vitamin D may slash body fat levels

Adding calcium and vitamin D supplements to an energy-restricted diet may boost the loss of body fat, compared to the diet alone, says a new study.

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Calcium-plus-vitamin-D-may-slash-body-fat-levels

__________________________________________________________________________________

Coffee waste may be a rich source antioxidants for supplements, suggest scientists

Waste from brewing coffee could be a valuable resource for the production of antioxidants for dietary supplements, say researchers.

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Coffee-waste-may-be-a-rich-source-antioxidants-for-supplements-suggest-scientists

__________________________________________________________________________________

Up to half of global food production goes to waste

As much as half of all food produced globally goes to waste, according to a new report that suggests governments in developed countries should instigate policies to change consumer expectations and attitudes to food waste.

http://www.foodnavigator.com/Financial-Industry/Up-to-half-of-global-food-production-goes-to-waste

__________________________________________________________________________________

High fibre diet ingredient IP6 backed for prostate cancer prevention

The compound believed to one of the ‘active ingredients’ in a high-fibre diet could have clinical potential to control the progression of prostate cancer in patients diagnosed in early stages of the disease, suggest researchers.

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/High-fibre-diet-ingredient-IP6-backed-for-prostate-cancer-prevention

__________________________________________________________________________________

Probiotics show allergy, immune system benefits: Nestlé study

A daily dose of Nestlé’s Bifidobacterium lactis NCC2818 probiotic strain may help manage allergic responses during pollen season, says a new study from the Nestlé Research Center.

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Probiotics-show-allergy-immune-system-benefits-Nestle-study

__________________________________________________________________________________

Berries show heart boosting power for women: Harvard study

Three or more servings of blueberries and strawberries per week may slash a woman’s risk of a heart attack by as much as 33%, says a new study from Harvard.

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Berries-show-heart-boosting-power-for-women-Harvard-study

__________________________________________________________________________________

Probiotic plus aloe shows cholesterol-lowering potential: Animal data

Combining probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG supplements with aloe vera may slash cholesterol levels by over 40%, suggests a new study with lab rats.

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Probiotic-plus-aloe-shows-cholesterol-lowering-potential-Animal-data

__________________________________________________________________________________

Coffee fruit extract shows potential brain benefits: FutureCeuticals study

A proprietary extract from the coffee fruit may boost levels of a protein known to influence and support neurons and the central nervous system, suggest new findings from a small pilot study.

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Coffee-fruit-extract-shows-potential-brain-benefits-FutureCeuticals-study

__________________________________________________________________________________

Coffee leaf may produce ‘healthy’ tea and other functional products

Tea brewed from the fruit and leaves of coffee plants could be a healthier option than either tea of coffee alone, according to new research.

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Coffee-leaf-may-produce-healthy-tea-and-other-functional-products

__________________________________________________________________________________

Cutting the fat: Limiting omega-6 during pregnancy may be key to healthy baby weight

Limiting the intake of omega-6 polyunsaturated fats plus boosting the intake of omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy could lead to a healthier baby with less fat and more muscle, say researchers.

http://www.foodnavigator.com/Science-Nutrition/Cutting-the-fat-Limiting-omega-6-during-pregnancy-may-be-key-to-healthy-baby-weight

__________________________________________________________________________________

Junk food linked to 40% rise in childhood asthma and eczema, say scientists

Eating more than three portions of junk food each week could lead to an increased risk of childhood asthma and eczema, say researchers.

http://www.foodnavigator.com/Science-Nutrition/Junk-food-linked-to-40-rise-in-childhood-asthma-and-eczema-say-scientists

The result about the exchange year in America has arrived

Today I got an email concerning the exchange year in America that I applied to about a month ago. There has never been so many applicants as this time which means harder competition, and unfortunately I didn't make it. I got a little bit disappointed but at the same time, I know that I did everything I could and I had everything I needed as well so there's no point of getting upset. I trust God that he leads me where he wants me, so I'm sure he has a better road for me than what I had planned myself :)

Research

Broccoli compound backed to help in leukaemia fight

A compound found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables could help to battle leukemia, say researchers.

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Broccoli-compound-backed-to-help-in-leukaemia-fight

_______________________________________________________________________________

Beetroot shows blood pressure benefits for healthy adults

Adding a glass of beetroot juice to the daily diet may help reduce blood pressure in healthy men, suggests new research from Australia.

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Beetroot-shows-blood-pressure-benefits-for-healthy-adults

_______________________________________________________________________________

CoQ10 and omega-3 show prostate benefits: RCT data

Daily supplements of coenzyme Q10 and omega-3 may offer potential prostate benefits by reducing levels of a PSA, linked to prostate cancer risk, says a new study.

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/CoQ10-and-omega-3-show-prostate-benefits-RCT-data

_______________________________________________________________________________

Food waste mops up heavy metal

Onion and garlic waste from the food industry could be used to absorb hazardous heavy metals, including arsenic, cadmium, iron, lead, mercury and tin in contaminated materials.

http://www.foodproductiondaily.com/Supply-Chain/Food-waste-mops-up-heavy-metal

_______________________________________________________________________________

Iron supplements may reduce ADHD in low birth weight infants, say researchers

Giving iron supplements to low birth weight infants may reduce the risk of developing behavioural problems such as ADHD later in life, say researchers.

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Iron-supplements-may-reduce-ADHD-in-low-birth-weight-infants-say-researchers

________________________________________________________________________________

Safety data for stevia extracts is ‘robust’: Cargill/Coke-funded study

All stevia glycosides are safe with respect to their genotoxic/carcinogenic potential, says a new review that seeks to silence doubts once and for all about the ingredient’s potential in food and beverage products.

http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Science/Safety-data-for-stevia-extracts-is-robust-Cargill-Coke-funded-study

_________________________________________________________________________________

Fish oil, glucosamine and chondroitin lead the way for anti-inflammatory potential: Study

Regular use of dietary supplements containing fish oil, or glucosamine and chondroitin may reduce markers of inflammation by up to 22%, says a new study.

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Fish-oil-glucosamine-and-chondroitin-lead-the-way-for-anti-inflammatory-potential-Study

_________________________________________________________________________________

Does CLA boost bone health for men?

Long-term intakes of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) may be associated with bone strength in men, says a new study from Canada and Australia, but the conclusions have been questioned by a leading CLA supplier.

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Does-CLA-boost-bone-health-for-men

Courses for the spring

Things didn't go exactly how I had planned for the spring. I had applied for an english course (for international healthcare) but I found out a couple of days ago that I didn't get in. It doesn't really matter though because I got in on everything else I had applied to, included 3 courses I applied to "just in case".
I got in on the physiology+anatomy course which is the only one of the courses I REALLY wanted to take so I'm very happy for that :) The second course I will take will, instead of the english course, be sport and health psychology! I'm getting more and more excited about that course too so I believe everything turned out very good.

This means that I will only study 75%, so more time for working too :)

One week left until I know about the exchange year..

Updates

I haven't given you an update in a while now, so here are a few things..

With only two and a half weeks left on this year, I won't complete my goal of running 1000 km that I put up in the end of February. I have 349,6 km left of those and I have had problems with my knee since the end of June and it's still not good so unfortunally I haven't been able to run much at all since then. It's okay though, there are plenty of other things to do :)

Life has been hectic this semester, which I knew it would be before it started. It has been really nice studying something harder and more challenging than the course I took last spring. Or it hasn't really been harder, it has just been so much more to study. For the next spring, I will be taking a physiology and anatomy course which will be half time studies. I also applied for a course in english for international healthcare but I found out today that I'm not accepted into that one (yet), but I'm one of the reserves.. It doesn't look very promising, considering the reserve number I got, but in case I don't get in, I still have three other smaller courses that I got accepted at.This all means that I will quit my program after the course I'm currently taking and from now on put together the rest of the program myself as I don't believe the original program is good enough and won't take me where I want to get.

I will find out by the end of next week if I got in on the exchange year in America or not. I have applied for University of Texas, Purdue University and University of Miami - all three has really good nutrition courses. There has never been so many people applying for the exchange year in North America as this time but I know I have done everything I could so now it's all in God's hands. If it doesn't happen then I am certain that God has something else that he rather wants me to do so a no will not make me sad in any way. I overheard a few people in school talking about the application and one of them had got an interview with the international office at the University about it and the other one said that it's probably a good sign as it will only be about 10 people that will get accepted without going to an interview.. I didn't get an interview so if those people were right, I need to be one of those 10 people in order to get accepted.

Last weekend I went to a manifestation for Israel and against how the newspapers write about Israel. It was extremely good and I would really encourage you to read the speaches that they had there:

http://kimmilrell.com/2012/12/11/enough-is-enough-dmitri-vassermans-tal/

http://kimmilrell.com/2012/12/11/enough-is-enough-llya-meyers-tal/

And pictures:

http://kimmilrell.com/2012/12/09/manifestation-stockholm-2012-12-09/

As many of you know, Israel is so close to my heart. It was very touching to be a part of the manifestation and it was very hard not to cry as I saw so many people holding Israeli flags. And speaking of Israel, I have a friend from Israel who is coming here in two weeks which I am super excited about :)

Health research

Aged garlic ‘effective and tolerable’ for blood pressure benefits

Daily supplements containing aged garlic extracts may reduce blood pressure in people with uncontrollable hypertension, says a new study from Australia.

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Aged-garlic-effective-and-tolerable-for-blood-pressure-benefits

___________________________________________________________________________________

Flaxseed shows blood pressure-lowering potential: Study

Daily consumption of flaxseed-fortified bakery products may reduce blood pressure levels in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD), suggests new data presented at the November American Heart Association 2012 Scientific Sessions.

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Flaxseed-shows-blood-pressure-lowering-potential-Study

___________________________________________________________________________________

CLA shows anti-inflammatory potential for Crohn’s patients

Daily supplements of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) may benefit intestinal health, suggests new data from a study with Crohn’s disease.

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/CLA-shows-anti-inflammatory-potential-for-Crohn-s-patients

___________________________________________________________________________________

‘Evidence is strong’ for omega-3’s heart health benefits: Linus Pauling review

The evidence supporting the heart health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids is strong, despite ‘less conclusive’ recent studies, says a new review from the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University.

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Evidence-is-strong-for-omega-3-s-heart-health-benefits-Linus-Pauling-review

___________________________________________________________________________________

Vitamin D may slow pre-cancer growths, find researchers

Vitamin D may help to battle cancers by blocking cell growth and slowing the progression of pre-malignant to malignant states, say researchers.

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Vitamin-D-may-slow-pre-cancer-growths-find-researchers

___________________________________________________________________________________

Calcium supplements safe for heart health: Harvard study

Supplements of calcium do not increase the risk of arterial hardening, says a new study that used state-of-the-art CT scans of over 1,200 men and women.

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Calcium-supplements-safe-for-heart-health-Harvard-study

___________________________________________________________________________________

Low vitamin D status linked to higher risk of diabetes

Deficiency in vitamin D may be associated with an increased risk of developing type 1 diabetes, according to new research.

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Low-vitamin-D-status-linked-to-higher-risk-of-diabetes

___________________________________________________________________________________

Protein supplements effective for muscle mass boosts in young and old: Meta-analysis

A meta-analysis of 22 clinical trials shows that protein supplements are effective for boosting muscle mass and strength gains during resistance exercise in both younger and older subjects.

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Protein-supplements-effective-for-muscle-mass-boosts-in-young-and-old-Meta-analysis

___________________________________________________________________________________

Omega-3 backed for postpartum depression

Increasing the levels of omega-3 fatty acids could help to battle postpartum depression, according to a new review.

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Omega-3-backed-for-postpartum-depression