New things are being developed and discovered about the World's Healthiest Foods on an ongoing basis. We want to keep you up-to-date on the latest information of new things that can make it easier, more enjoyable and more practical for you to eat the healthy way.

That's why we have this section. This is where you can come to find an outline of all the updates and changes to the website, and learn exactly where to go to get more details about them.

So, if you're a regular user of this site and want to find out what's new each time you visit us, you can come here as a quick and easy first step.

Keeping The World's Healthiest Foods Content Current:

We have worked hard to create in the WHFoods a reliable, scientifically accurate resource for improving health through eating the World's Healthiest Foods. Part of maintaining the quality of our site is keeping the content current. Our staff of nutritionists, naturopathic physicians and health writers constantly reviews the nutrition research. We regularly update our databases so they reflect the most current scientific understanding. Updated This Month provides a list of all the content that was updated over the past month.

New features for the week:

Foods that are in Season. We are featuring foods that are in season because that is when they are the most flavorful and the most affordable. Our featured food this week: Brussels Sprouts.

The Recipe of the Week includes the featured food. We have developed many new recipes which have been tried and tested several times to enhance flavors to the utmost. The directions have also been edited to make them easier to follow. Try the 5-Minute Brussels Sprouts, our featured Recipe of the Week.

The In-Home Cooking Demo introduces you to practical methods and techniques to help making cooking more healthy and enjoyable.

Ask George Your Questions provides personal answers by George Mateljan. Over 100 topics and questions are covered in our Q&A Library. This week George discusses: "What causes high triglycerides? Which foods will lower them?"

The whfoods Kitchen brings you the newest in preparing and cooking. School Lunchbox Ideas, this week.

Updated This Month:

Ask George Questions

• Can you tell me more about the Mediterranean diet? (updated 2009-11-03)
• More About Brussels sprouts From Our Newsletter (updated 2009-11-09)
• More About Sweet Potatoes From Our Newsletter (updated 2009-11-02)
• More About Turkey From Our Newsletter (updated 2009-11-16)

• How to Use the Power of the World's Healthiest Foods to Stay Healthy (updated 2009-11-03)

• Broccoli (updated 2009-11-03)
• Grapes (updated 2009-11-03)

• vitamin K (updated 2009-11-16)

• 15-Minute Halibut with Avocado Salsa (updated 2009-11-13)
• 15-Minute Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Mustard and Tarragon (updated 2009-10-30)
• 15-Minute Stir-Fried Chicken & Asparagus (updated 2009-10-26)
• 15-Minute Stir-Fried Chicken & Bok Choy (updated 2009-10-26)
• 3-Minute Swiss Chard (updated 2009-11-16)
• 5-Minute Broccoli (updated 2009-11-13)
• 5-Minute Collard Greens (updated 2009-11-13)
• 5-Minute Healthy-Sauteed Asparagus (updated 2009-11-18)
• 5-Minute Kale (updated 2009-11-13)
• 5-Minute Miso Soup with Dulse (sea vegetable) (updated 2009-10-26)
• 7-Minute Butternut Squash (updated 2009-11-09)
• 7-Minute Sweet Potatoes (updated 2009-11-16)
• Apple Treats (updated 2009-11-04)
• Apricot Compote (updated 2009-10-26)
• Asian-Flavored Broccoli with Tofu (updated 2009-11-13)
• Blueberries with Cashew Sauce (updated 2009-11-04)
• Blueberries with Yogurt and Chocolate (updated 2009-10-30)
• Cranberry and Fresh Pear Cobbler (updated 2009-11-04)
• Creamy Romaine Salad (updated 2009-10-21)
• Cucumber Seaweed Salad (updated 2009-11-04)
• Golden Spinach and Sweet Potato Healthy Sauté (updated 2009-11-13)
• Golden Squash Soup (updated 2009-11-04)
• Grape and Arugula Salad (updated 2009-10-21)
• Holiday Cranberry Relish (updated 2009-11-04)
• Italian Tofu Frittata (updated 2009-10-30)
• Lemon Fish with Puree of Sweet Peas (updated 2009-10-26)
• Mediterranean Tomato Salad (updated 2009-10-21)
• Mexican Cheese Salad (updated 2009-11-13)
• Miso Salmon (updated 2009-10-30)
• Mushroom, Tomato, Basil Frittata (updated 2009-10-26)
• Pureed Lima Beans with Rosemary Tomato Broth (updated 2009-11-13)
• Quick Black Bean Chili (updated 2009-10-28)
• Quick Broiled Salmon with Ginger Mint Salsa (updated 2009-10-26)
• Salmon in Citrus Sauce (updated 2009-11-04)
• Salmon with Cucumber Chili Salad (updated 2009-10-26)
• Salmon with Dill Sauce (updated 2009-10-26)
• Sautéed Mushrooms with Green Peas (updated 2009-10-30)
• Sautéed Vegetables with Cashews (updated 2009-11-04)
• Smashed Potatoes with Garlic (updated 2009-10-30)
• Spicy Stir-Fried Tofu (updated 2009-10-26)
• Super Carrot Raisin Salad (updated 2009-10-30)
• Tropical Energy Smoothie (updated 2009-10-30)
• Vegetarian Stir-Fry (updated 2009-11-04)

• 5-Minute Miso Soup (updated 2009-10-26)
• 7-Minute Healthy Steamed Sweet Potatoes (updated 2009-11-08)
• Holiday Cranberry Relish (updated 2009-11-01)

• Adams J, Pepping J.. Vitamin K in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis and arterial calcification.. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2005 Aug 1;62(15):1574-81. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Basu TK, Donaldson D.. . Intestinal absorption in health and disease: micronutrients.. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol. 2003 Dec;17(6):957-79. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Berkner KL.. Vitamin K-dependent carboxylation.. Vitam Horm 2008;78:131-56. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Bonacina G.. Protective role of vegetable food consuption: mechanisms and hypothesis.. 14th Workshop on the Developments in the Italian PhD Research on Food Science Technology and Biotechnology - University of Sassari, Oristano, Italy. September 16-18, 2009. (updated 2009-11-16)
• Booth SL, Al Rajabi A.. Determinants of vitamin K status in humans.. Vitam Horm 2008;78:1-22. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Booth SL.. Vitamin K status in the elderly.. Vitam Horm 2008;78:1-22. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Bugel S.. Vitamin K and bone health in adult humans.. Vitam Horm 2008;78:393-416. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Cheung AM, Tile L, Lee Y, et al.. Vitamin K supplementation in postmenopausal women with osteopenia (ECKO trial): a randomized controlled trial.. PLoS Med. 2008 Oct 14;5(10):e196. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Cockaybe S, Adamson J, Lanham-New S et al.. Vitamin K and the Prevention of Fractures: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.. Arch Intern Med. 2006;166:1256-1261. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Conly J, Stein K.. Reduction of vitamin K2 concentrations in human liver associated with the use of broad spectrum antimicrobials.. Clin Invest Med. 1994 Dec;17(6):531-9. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Conway SP.. Vitamin K in cystic fibrosis.. J R Soc Med 2004;97 Suppl 44:48-51. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Cranenburg EC, Schurgers LJ, Vermeer C.. Vitamin K: the coagulation vitamin that became omnipotent.. Thromb Haemost 2007 Jul;98(1):120-5. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Danziger J.. Vitamin K-dependent Proteins, Warfarin, and Vascular Calcification. J. Am. Soc. Nephrol. 2008;3:1504-1510. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Dohadwala MM, Vita JA.. Grapes and cardiovascular disease.. J Nutr. 2009 Sep;139(9):1788S-93S. (updated 2009-11-03)
• Erkkila AT, Booth SL.. Vitamin K intake and atherosclerosis.. Curr Opin Lipidol 2008 Feb;19(1):39-42 (updated 2009-11-09)
• Fessenden R.. Report to the Officers and Board of Directors of theCommittee for the Promotion of Honey and Health, January 21, 2008.. http://www.prohoneyandhealth.com/UserFiles/Image/Symposium Report.pdf (updated 2009-10-26)
• Fisher L, Byrnes E, and Fisher AA.. Prevalence of vitamin K and vitamin D deficiency in patients with hepatobiliary and pancreatic disorders.. Nutr Res. 2009 Sep;29(9):676-83. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Gutzeit D, Baleanu G, Winterhalter P, et al.. Determination of processing effects and of storage stability on vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone) in Sea Buckthorn Berries (Hippophaë rhamnoides L. ssp. rhamnoides) and related products.. J Food Sci. 2007 Nov;72(9):C491-7. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Hey E.. Vitamin K--what, why, and when.. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed 2003 Mar;88(2):F80-3. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Homma K, Wakana N, Suzuki Y, et al.. . Treatment of natto, a fermented soybean preparation, to prevent excessive plasma vitamin K concentrations in patients taking warfarin.. . J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo) 2006 Oct;52(5):297-301. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Huyghebaert N, De Beer J, Vervaet C, et al.. Compounding of vitamin A, D3, E and K3 supplements for cystic fibrosis patients: formulation and stability study.. 2007 Oct;32(5):489-96. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Kamao M, Suhara Y, Tsugawa N, et al.. Vitamin K content of foods and dietary vitamin K intake in Japanese young women.. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo) 2007 Dec;53(6):464-70. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Kuwabara A, Tanaka K, Tsugawa N et al.. High prevalence of vitamin K and D deficiency and decreased BMD in inflammatory bowel disease.. Osteoporos Int. 2009 Jun;20(6):935-42. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Lamson DW, Plaza SM.. The anticancer effects of vitamin K.. Altern Med Rev 2003 Aug;8(3):303-18. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Lanham-New SA.. Importance of calcium, vitamin D and vitamin K for osteoporosis prevention and treatment.. Proc Nutr Soc 2008 May;67(2):163-76. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Mager DR, McGee PL, Furuya KN et al.. Prevalence of vitamin K deficiency in children with mild to moderate chronic liver disease.. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2006 Jan;42(1):71-6. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Maillot M, Vieux F, Ferguson EF et al.. To meet nutrient recommendations, most French adults need to expand their habitual food repertoire.. To meet nutrient recommendations, most French adults need to expand their habitual food repertoire. (updated 2009-10-27)
• McCann JC, Ames BN.. Vitamin K, an example of triage theory: is micronutrient inadequacy linked to diseases of aging?. Am J Clin Nutr. 2009 Oct;90(4):889-907. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Merli GJ, Fink J.. Vitamin K and thrombosis.. Vitam Horm 2008;78:265-79. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Mizuta T, Ozaki I.. Hepatocellular carcinoma and vitamin K.. Vitam Horm 2008;78:435-42. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Neafsey P.. Of blood, bones, and broccoli: warfarin-vitamin K interactions.. Home Healthc Nurse 2004 Mar;22(3):178-82; quiz 183-4. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Oldenburg J, Marinova M, Muller-Reible C, et al.. The vitamin K cycle.. Vitam Horm 2008;78:35-62. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Pearson DA.. Bone health and osteoporosis: the role of vitamin K and potential antagonism by anticoagulants.. Nutr Clin Pract 2007 Oct;22(5):517-44. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Ryan-Harshman M, Aldoori W.. Bone health. New role for vitamin K?. Can Fam Physician 2004 Jul;50:993-7. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Schurgers LJ, Teunissen KJ, Hamulyak K, et al.. Vitamin K-containing dietary supplements: comparison of synthetic vitamin K1 and natto-derived menaquinone-7.. 2007 Apr 15;109(8):3279-83. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Shearer MJ, Newman P.. Metabolism and cell biology of vitamin K.. Thromb Haemost. 2008 Oct;100(4):530-47 (updated 2009-11-09)
• Stender S, Astrup A and Dyerberg J.. What Went In When Trans Went Out?. The New England Journal of Medicine. Boston: Jul 16, 2009;361:314-316. (updated 2009-11-09)
• Tsugawa N, Shiraki M, Suhara Y et al.. . Vitamin K status of healthy Japanese women: age-related vitamin K requirement for {gamma}-carboxylation of osteocalcin.. Am. J. Clinical Nutrition, Feb 2006; 83: 380 - 386. (updated 2009-11-09)

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