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- Diabetes: Take It Serious & Be in Control! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Laura GarrettDiabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in the US (Deaths: Final Data for 2001, NCHS, CDC). According to the National Eye Institute and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), an estimated 17 million Americans have diabetes, and 5.9 million of them have ...
Views: 1216(1 vote) - Fiber & Your Heart - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Laura GarrettYou hear a lot today about fiber. What is fiber? Dietary fiber is the part of the plant food source that your body cannot break down - it is not digested. There are many health benefits associated with eating a diet rich in fiber. This article will focus on the benefits associated with heart ...
Views: 1297 - The Nutty Truth About Nuts - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Laura GarrettDid You Know ... The number one killer of American women is heart disease. Heart disease is not isolated to men. Women need to be just as careful with their lifestyle to reduce their risk of developing heart disease. This is especially true if you are post-menopausal. Did You Know ... Eating ...
Views: 1201 - Burn More Calories -- Faster! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Laura GarrettHave you ever wondered how you can make your body burn calories faster? Can that really be done? Yes! With a long term commitment, you can actually speed up the rate at which your body burns calories (known as metabolism). In fact, there are many factors that affect your metabolic rate. The 3 ...
Views: 2357(1 vote) - Cholesterol - All You Need to Know! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Laura GarrettWhen you go to the doctor and he tells you your cholesterol level, you typically are told your TOTAL blood cholesterol level. Ever wondered how cholesterol gets into your blood? The body's liver makes most of the cholesterol it needs - yes, NEEDS. Some cholesterol is absorbed from the food you ...
Views: 1587(1 vote) - Cholesterol - All you need to Know! - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Laura GarrettWhen you go to the doctor and he tells you your cholesterol level, you typically are told your TOTAL blood cholesterol level. Ever wondered how cholesterol gets into your blood? Why is having a high blood cholesterol level bad? What is considered a healthy level in the blood? What is ...
Views: 1280(1 vote) - Sucralose - Risky Sweetener? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from Laura GarrettSucalose is a zero-calorie sugar substitute -- brand name Splenda®. On the internet, you will find unfounded claims regarding the safety of sucralose. The Facts: * Sucralose is made from sugar, altered chemically and actually has a sweeter taste than sugar -- about 600 times sweeter! ...
Views: 1700 - Chocolate - No Longer Junk Food! - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Laura GarrettEnough is known about chocolate now to justifiably make the following statement, "Chocolate is good for you and no longer just an empty calorie junk food!" Did you know chocolate has been linked to lower blood pressure? Lower cholesterol? Increased insulin sensitivity? Improved blood flow to the ...
Views: 1484 - Multivitamin = Better Health? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Laura GarrettTrying to incorporate healthier lifestyle changes often brings into question multivitamin use -- Should you take a daily multivitamin? Which of the many choices on the market is right for you? Fact is most Americans fall short of consuming many of the recommended nutrients necessary to maintain ...
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