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Calcium Supplements â Why Bother?
All of us have heard of the importance of calcium in our diet. Calcium helps improve bone density and may reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life. It keeps teeth strong and healthy. Calcium is needed for blood clotting, muscle contraction and transmission of signals in nerve cells. It also may have an effect on weight loss. Research has shown that consuming 800 mg or more of calcium each day can increase weight loss.n nSo how much calcium do you really need? To make it
March 29, 2008
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How Much Sugar Do You Eat In A Day?
Can you guess? As you mentally scroll through the day all the sweet foods come to mind: cookies, candy, desserts and soft drinks. But the answer lies much deeper. Sugar is in almost every manufactured food product. If you were to look in your cupboard or fridge right now you would be surprised by the places sugar in one form or another would show up. Here are just a few examples: mayo, relish, soy sauce and even canned vegetable soup! It is found in nearly all we eat.nnIt is
March 19, 2008
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Blueberries: A Powerful Source of Antioxidants in Such a Little Berry!
Each summer we anticipate their arrival – those little blueberries that we can eat straight from a bowl like chips or popcorn. They are sweet, full of Vitamins A and C, low in sodium and are a great source of fiber. If this isn’t enough, it is also a low glycemic fruit which is excellent for low glycemic / low carb diets. Blueberries are versatile whether in fruit form, juice, included in a smoothie or shake and of course baking.nnIn the past decade Blueberries ha
March 18, 2008
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The Most Overlooked Beauty Secret
Cosmetics are a multi-billion dollar industry. Department stores devote the best locations in their stores to cosmetics. These displays direct a great deal of attention to moisturizers, anti-wrinkle creams, emollients, exfoliation etc. all to make your skin soft, supple and younger looking.nBut the simplest and often disregarded beauty treatment of all is â¦. nAre you ready for this? nWater! nWe are always looking for the latest and greatest, most innovative products to impr
February 12, 2008