Daily Dose Of Fish Oil May Reduce Risk Of Diabetes, Heart Disease
redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports - Your Universe Online The use of fish oil supplements has been linked to a moderate increase in production of a hormone that has in turn been associated with a decreased risk of some forms of diabetes and...
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Girls and obese youth 70-80 percent more likely to use information than boys and youth with a healthy BMI A new study published online today (Thursday) in the Journal of Public Health has found that of young people who visited fast food or chain restaurants in the U.S. in 2010, girls and youth who were obese were more likely to use calorie information given in the restaurants to inform their food choices. It also found that young people eating at fast food or chain restaurants twice a week...
WAUSAU, Wis., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A newly launched consumer education campaign called Be Berry Aware is helping consumers identify high quality cranberry juices that pack the nutritional benefits they have come to expect from this flavorful beverage. Most people know that cranberries have a multitude of health benefits, but many consumers don't know which cranberry juices actually have a significant amount of cranberry content. The Be Berry Aware campaign aims to arm...
SOUTHAMPTON, England, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Everyone knows that cycling is fantastic for our overall fitness and health, but what about nutrition and how it has an impact on cycle training? All the training in the world may not give cyclists the results they are looking for if a good nutritional plan isn't followed. Cycle Stuff Direct [https://www.cyclestuffdirect.com ], a bicycle and accessories website looks at the importance of nutrition. Andy Stevens, Cycle...
The University of Colorado’s Anschutz Health and Wellness Center (AHWC) is teaming up with HEALTHY DINING to help Coloradans make healthier choices when they eat in restaurants. Aurora, CO (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 The University of Colorado’s Anschutz Health and Wellness Center (AHWC) is teaming up with HEALTHY DINING to help Coloradans make healthier choices when they eat in restaurants. The new program is called HEALTHY DINING IN COLORADO. More than 40 restaurant companies with 300...
Heading into summer, now is the perfect time to get with a plan for better nutrition--from farmers' markets overflowing with whole foods to weather perfect for outdoor exercise. The nutrition specialists at Brilliant Nutrition highlight 5 spring nutrition opportunities not to miss. Colorado Springs, CO (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 Spring is the perfect time to get with a plan for better nutrition--from farmers' markets filled with whole foods to weather perfect for outdoor exercise. To...
Nutritional Products International (NPI), a world-renowned sales and marketing firm in the nutraceutical and health and wellness industries, will be represented by Vice President of International Business Stefano Barberini at this year’s BeautyWorld Middle East Trade Show. Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 Nutritional Products International (NPI), a world-renowned sales and marketing firm in the nutraceutical and health and wellness industries, will be represented by Vice President of...
Nutritional Products International (NPI), a leading marketing firm specializing in nutraceutical and cosmoceutical products, has named Stefano Barberini vice president of international business. Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 Nutritional Products International (NPI), a leading marketing firm specializing in nutraceutical and cosmoceutical products, has named Stefano Barberini vice president of international business. Barberini has more than 30 years of experience in pharmaceutical...
Recent research revealed that fasting may be more beneficial to the cardiovascular system than once thought, meaning that appetite suppressing supplements like Prescopodene by Prescopodene Nutritionals may be beneficial to the process. Australia (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 The consequences of fasting have long been debated. However, a new publication suggests that intermittent calorie control may actually be more positive than was once thought, implying that appetite suppressants such as...
Summer Weight Loss campers at BalanceME lost 4.25lbs per week Asheville, NC (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 At a time when the nation grasps for a solution to the obesity epidemic BalanceME weight loss summer camp emerges with the top reported weight loss results among residential weight loss summer camps. BalanceME campers averaged 4.25lbs of weight loss per week. “The BalanceME approach gives our a campers a full view of health by teaching nutrition and culinary education, providing activities...
Popular Michigan-based Pizza Chain Expands Gluten-Free Menu to Include Sandwiches Ann Arbor, MI (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 Right in time for Celiac Awareness Month, gourmet pizza chain Cottage Inn has launched gluten-free sandwiches in each of its stores. Cottage Inn has been offering gluten-free pizzas and cheese bread since 2009 to cater to customers who suffer from celiac disease or gluten intolerance. With several franchise owners having celiac disease themselves, Cottage Inn has personal...
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Insulin, a hormone, is used to regulate carbohydrate and fat metabolism in the body. Insulin causes cells to take up glucose from the blood and store it as glycogen in the liver and muscle. This hormone stops the body from using fat as an energy source by inhibiting the release of glucagons. Without insulin the body fails to take glucose into the bodies cells and in turns uses fat as an energy source. It also has several other anabolic effects throughout the body. Diabetes mellitus results...
Bittercress (Barbarea vulgaris), also commonly known as Herb Barbara, Rocketcress, Yellow Rocketcress, Winter Rocket, and Wound Rocket, is a European biennial herb. This plant displays a rosette of shiny, dark green leaves at the base and additional pinnately divided leaves on the stem. In the spring, yellow flowers originate in tightly packed terminal groups just above the foliage. Bittercress grows wildly as a weed in many parts of North America. The flowers can be in bloom May...
The annual herb, Borage, better known as Starflower, originated in Syria, but has been naturalized throughout the Mediterranean region, in addition to Asia Minor, Europe, North Africa and South America. The plant grows to heights of about 2 to 3 feet with bristly stems and leaves. The leaves themselves are alternately arranged and simple, and measure between 2 and 6 inches long. Five narrow, triangular-pointed petals make up the individual flowers. However, many of these flowers bloom...
