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Good News: Snacking is Good for You!
Here’s a breath of fresh air:
It’s OK to snack, whether you’re trying to lose weight, maintain weight or just get through the day! In fact, snacking between meals can keep your metabolism humming and your energy and mood steady. Of course,…
Cinnamon: The Healthy Spice With Everything Nice
Cinnamon an Amazing Spice
Breads, cookies, cakes and pies are flavored with one of the oldest known spices — cinnamon. Not only does this favorite spice add mouthwatering taste, cinnamon also adds a healthy kick to foods.Cinnamon’s beneficial…
Fighting the Metabolic Syndrome Epidemic
Metabolic syndrome — a cluster of symptoms including high blood sugar, obesity and cardiovascular problems — has reached epidemic proportions.According to the American Heart Association, 47 million Americans now have metabolic syndrome.…
Get Fit With Fiber
You’ve always known fiber was good for “regularity,” but did you know research also shows fiber can help protect against serious illness as well?Unfortunately, Americans on average consume only 10-15 grams of fiber a day, far less…
Nutrition You Can Trust
Exciting Breakthrough: LunaRich and Lunasin
Recent studies show lunasin — a naturally occurring peptide found in soy — is the nutritional “magic” behind many of soy’s remarkable health benefits, especially cholesterol…
Taming the Tummy and IBS
April is IBS Awareness Month. It’s estimated that 9-23% of the world’s population has IBS, yet many go undiagnosed. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a disorder within the intestines that causes abdominal pain and discomfort. The pain…