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Dispelling the Top 5 Nutritional Myths for Seniors

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There a number of misconceptions out there about the dietary needs for seniors. Myth: You need fewer nutrients as you age because your metabolism slows down. Fact: It’s is a fact that your metabolism slows as you ages, and you need fewer calories.  It is completely false that you need less vitamins and minerals.  In fact, seniors may actually need more of certain vitamins and minerals.   Nutrients such as B vitamins, … Continue reading

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Do You Need to Diet & Exercise on Alli® ?

No matter what anyone says, the answer to this question is yes for every supplement or weight loss product on the market today.  So, how does Alli answer this question? Alli makes it clear that the product should be used as part of an overall program designed to change both your actively level and your diet.  It is laudable that they recognize the need to diet and exercise, and Alli does provide some guidance on a sensible diet … Continue reading

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Tips for Eating Chocolate & Eating Healthy

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The media must have chocolate on the brain.  No matter where you turn these days, you see another article on the health benefits of chocolate.  So how do you cut through the hype?  Here are a few tips that might help: Tip #1 – The Darker the Better:  When it comes to the health benefits of chocolate, dark chocolate is the clear winner.  The darker the chocolate the greater the … Continue reading

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Benefits of Soluble Fiber – Eating Healthy

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Soluble fiber can have positive benefits on bone and digestive health.  Eating too little fiber could have significant implications to your long-term health. A study conducted by the manufacturers of soluble fibers found that consuming soluble corn fiber increased calcium absorption by 12%.  Calcium is an important mineral for bone health, and many people don’t get enough.  As we age, our bodies start to lose the ability to absorb calcium … Continue reading

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Want One More Reason to Cut Down on Red Meat ? – Eating Healthy

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A recent screening resulted in the discovery of a dairy cow in California with Mad Cow disease.  The USDA says the detection of the cow, and its removal, shows that the food safety net is working.  However, critics don’t agree.  In 2006, the USDA instituted a wide-spread testing program for mad cow disease, otherwise known in scientific terms as bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or BSE.  The program tests 40,000 cows per … Continue reading

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