Nutrition
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How to discuss diet and exercise among the kids
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More than 90% of girls – 15 to 17 years – want to change at least one aspect of their physical appearance, with body weight ranking the highest. Discussing diet becomes a very delicate conversation as evident by the rates of increasing body image problems in the United States, among both boys and girls. Yet,…
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Cutting out added sugar
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The average American consumes an astounding 23 1/2 tsp of added sugar or 94 grams of sugar a day. How much is that? Well, the American Heart Association recommends us to consume no more than 25 grams of added sugar daily. Which, is already far too generous in my perspective. The average American should be…
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Supplement of The Week — Complete Daily Probiotic
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Make your gut happy. Supplement of the Week Complete Daily Probiotic River Bend Complete Daily probiotic contains 20 billion live organisms per serving. Comprised of 5 acid tolerant, stable, and viable bacterial strains: Bifidobacterium lactis, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus plantarum, and Bifidobacterium longum. Featuring inulin: a prebiotic fiber shown to modulate gut microbiota. Fixing…
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How many carbs are you actually eating?
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The Standard American Diet, or SAD diet, is dangerously abundant in refined and processed carbohydrates. Carbs are over consumed on a daily basis by Americans. Some willingly, but most without any acknowledgement. And, while portion control helps, it is only a small piece of the puzzle. What it comes down to is the food choices…
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Taking Control of Your Blood Pressure
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As of this week,the AHA (American Heart Association) has released new recommendations on blood pressure that will lead to a significant increase in the diagnosis. Read More. The new criteria will diagnose hypertension at 130/90 mmHG, while the previous standard was 140/90 mmHG. The American Heart Association feels they are taking a more proactive and preventative approach.…
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Vitamin D — Supplement of The Week
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Supplement of The Week Vitamin D Essential for proper bone strength and healing, immune function, and improved arterial function. Our Vitamin D supplement contains 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 as Cholecalciferol and 200 mcg of vitamin K as Phytonadione (included to prevent calcification of the arteries). Are you getting enough Vitamin D? Most likely…
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Supplement of The Week- Omega Health
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Supplement of The Week Omega Health Omega Health is an ultra-purified, high-dose omega 3 fish oil supplement serving essential to everyone as a potent anti-inflammatory agent. Who Benefits? People with chronic conditions: major anti-inflammatory agent in the body. Diabetics: Increased Insulin Sensitivity, lower blood sugar. High Cholesterol: Lower Triglycerides and increased HDL…
