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Fiber Defined
A substance found in foods that come from plants. Fiber helps in the digestive process and is thought to lower cholesterol and help control blood glucose (sugar). The two types of fiber in food are soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber, found in beans, fruits, and oat products, dissolves in water and is thought to help lower blood fats and blood glucose (sugar). Insoluble fiber, found in whole-grain products and vegetables, passes directly through the digestive system, helping to rid the body of waste products.
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New drinks review: monkeying around with coffee
Published August 21, 2008, 6:47 pm, Drinks Business Review
As the coffee market is highly competitive, manufacturers are constantly looking for new ways to make their coffee stand out. The recently launched RMiguel coffee must take the prize as the most innovative development for a while, being made from coffee beans chewed by monkeys. Meanwhile, an array of health drinks has hit the market, showing that health is still the main focus for many companies.
Michael Phelps' Frosted Flakes and McDonald's Endorsements Denounced by Child Obesity Advocates
Published August 21, 2008, 12:55 pm, PRWeb via Yahoo! News
Children's International Obesity Foundation, "Killer at Large", and National Action Against Obesity Implore Olympians, Professional Athletes, and Celebrities to Reject Offers to Promote Processed Junk Food Harming the Health of Today's Youth and Escalating the Child Obesity and Diabetes Public Health Crises
YMCA tips to fighting cancer with everyday foods
Published August 21, 2008, 11:42 am, Johns Creek Herald
No single food or food substances can protect you against cancer.
Go Nuts for Health
Published August 21, 2008, 5:00 am, PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
More and more research shows the positive impact of tree nut consumption on satiety and weight management, as well as a number of chronic diseases including heart disease and diabetes," states Lindsay Allen, PhD, Director of the USDA ARS Western Human Nutrition Research Center.
Take Control of Your Future Health
Published August 21, 2008, 3:39 am, Carteret County News-Times
(ARA) - A quick fix -- it's the American way. If we want to lose weight, we try the current fad diet. If we get a new diagnosis, we hope the cure is as simple as popping a pill. When it comes to health, understandably, we all want the instant fix.
The 5-Percent Plan: Preventing Diabetes and Heart Disease
Published August 21, 2008, 2:36 am, Carteret County News-Times
(ARA) - Want to lower your risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease? Losing just a few pounds can make a big difference. A study called the Diabetes Prevention Program showed that dropping even just 5 to 10 percent of your weight can prevent or delay diseases like type 2 diabetes.
Community news briefs for Thursday, Aug. 21
Published August 21, 2008, 1:45 am, North County Times
Center provides educational services NORTH COUNTY ---- Palomar College's North County Educational Opportunity Center assists adults interested in entering, re-entering, continuing or enrolling in a college or adult school. Services include academic advisement; assistance in completing college admissions applications; financial aid information and application/renewal assistance; and GED/high ...
Weekly CEO Buys Highlight: InVentiv Health Inc., Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc., BREITBURN ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P, Zoltek ...
Published August 20, 2008, 9:19 pm, Guru Focus
Weekly highlight of top CEO buys. Related companies: InVentiv Health Inc. (VTIV), Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc. (SHO), BREITBURN ENERGY PARTNERS, L.P. (BBEP), Zoltek Companies Inc. (ZOLT), SOLUTIA INC (SOA).
Learn to lower risk of type 2 diabetes | www.ToAcorn.com | Thousand Oaks Acorn
Published August 20, 2008, 8:13 pm, The Thousand Oaks Acorn
For those with a family history of diabetes or those at risk for type 2 diabetes, one can prevent or delay the onset of the disease by losing 5 to 7 percent of body weight—10 to 14 pounds for those who weigh 200 pounds.
Farm Bureau promotes local produce products
Published August 20, 2008, 12:49 pm, The Mechanicsville Local
Sherry McCarthy tousled the hair on her granddaughter’s head as she talked about the benefits of fresh produce. Madison suffers from alopecia, a condition which causes hair loss. Due to “the fresh fruits and vegetables she has had all summer long,” McCarthy said the youngster’s hair has been growing. “We use produce from here as the centerpiece of a meal,” she added, while shoppers milled around ...
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- SHEEPGAL.COM
- oldmoe: Ruby Fibers Vs Ruby Threads
- High-fiber foods - MayoClinic.com
- Table Rock Llamas Fiber Art Studio, natural dyes, 866-495-7747
- Stress and hunger are obstacles to healthy diet
- golden gate fiber institute
- An Introduction To Fibers: An Introduction To Fibers
- NeverBlock Weblog: NeverBlock Weblog
- NeverBlock is a Ruby library that allows developers to write non-blocking, concurrent code in a transparent manner: NeverBlock is a Ruby library that allows developers to write non-blocking, concurrent code in a transparent manner
- knitgrrl
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