Monday's health links

Starting this week, I will be posting links to interesting news stories about health and wellness.

1. Choosing traditional pasta over whole wheat versions ok according to GI book author.
2. Drinking water with your meal may help you consume less calories. But is that just because the water is taking up all that space in the tum?
3. Childhood obesity can lead to early puberty for girls. And that can lead to increased risk for breast cancer and high blood pressure.
4. Making new diet and lifestyle choices can ward off prostate cancer. Some studies estimate that up to 75% of all prostrate cancers could be eliminated by dietary changes.
5. Mediterranean diet to receive recognition by the UN.  And, it has been linked to lowered breast cancer risk for post-menopausal women.