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Eating Fabulous

April 25th, 2008

Wellmune Dietary Supplement Alleviates Colds Symptoms

It’s fairly common knowledge that there’s no cure for the common cold. However, a new study indicates that Wellmune WGP, a natural immune-enhancing ingredient manufactured by Biothera, could prevent fever and alleviate the symptoms of a cold, to the extent that you no longer feel the need to miss work or school due to the […]

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April 24th, 2008

Heart Healthy Cookbook

With Mother’s Day and the National Women’s Health Week just around the corner, here’s a wonderful gift idea for all the heart-health conscious women out there: the WomenHeart’s All Heart Family Cookbook.
Here’s an excerpt of a review from Publishers Weekly at Amazon:
The introduction explains that scientists have identified 40 foods that can help reduce, prevent, […]

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April 24th, 2008

Citrus-Based Dietary Supplement Diabetinol May Benefit Diabetes Patients

Two new studies presented at the Experimental Biology Annual Meeting suggest that Diabetinol, an all-natural dietary supplement made from citrus, may help lower blood glucose levels and be beneficial in lowering the risks of heart disease and diabetic complications in people with type 2 diabetes.
“Our scientifically validated testing has consistently shown that Diabetinol™ improves blood […]

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April 23rd, 2008

Vitamin D in Brain Function, Supplementation May Be Necessary

In a review of existing scientific literature, scientists say that, among its other impacts on bone health and possibly reducing cancer risks, vitamin D also plays an important in brain development and function.
McCann & Ames point out that evidence for vitamin D’s involvement in brain function includes the wide distribution of vitamin D receptors throughout […]

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April 22nd, 2008

CocoaVia Chocolate Bars Lower Cholesterol

I’ve blogged about how CocoaVia snack bars may lower cholesterol levels. Well, a new study indicates that apart from this, eating two CocoaVia dark chocolate bars a day also lowers systolic blood pressure.
The study, funded in part by Mars Inc., the company that makes the bars, was published in this month’s Journal of Nutrition.
Erdman attributes […]

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April 20th, 2008

All About DHA Omega-3

What is DHA, aka Omega 3? Why is it important? Who needs it? What foods are naturally rich in it? Are there alternative sources?
Here’s an excellent reading material about Omega 3s from the WebMD. The website is sponsored by lifesdha, a manufacturer of DHA supplements sourced from algae instead of fish, so expect a lot […]

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April 19th, 2008

Whole Foods or Dietary Supplements: Which is Better?

I have always believed that in a lot of cases, real foods are healthier than taking dietary supplements, and that you get most of the health benefits from eating real food than a concoction of pills, powders and other extracts. And it’s a lot more enjoyable, too!
This is also something the experts at the […]

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April 19th, 2008

Breyers’ Smart! Yogurt

I’ve been browsing an old nutrition magazine and came across a fairly new product in the market: Breyers’ Smart! Yogurt.

This yogurt has fruit on the bottom, all natural, lowfat and what sets is apart is that it is enhanced with DHA Omega-3 produced from algae, a natural, vegetarian source of DHA that is important not […]

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April 18th, 2008

Omega-3 Fatty Acid (DHA) Boosts An Infant’s Cognitive And Motor Development

If you’re pregnant, you should already know how important it is to include fatty fish in your diet. Here’s another report reinforcing that: Omega-3 Intake During Last Months Of Pregnancy Boosts An Infant’s Cognitive And Motor Development.
Apparently, babies’ visual acuity as well as their cognitive and motor development were closely linked to DHA concentration in […]

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April 16th, 2008

New on the Blogroll: Take a Bite

I’ve added a new blog on my Blogroll: The Take a Bite. This one is not just another health or food and nutrition blog. Rather than its impact on health, Take a Bite tackles the impact of the food choices we make on the environment, an issue that we consumers should all take into consideration.
Take […]

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