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Following years of mysterious symptoms including weight loss, fatigue, debilitating migraine headaches and vague diagnoses like IBS, brain fog, and depression, today a family is celebrating with the launch of a new gluten-free family business, Gluten-Free Prairie http://www.glutenfreeprairie.com/ along with the premiere of their first, homemade on-line commercial. Bozeman, Montana (PRWEB) September 30, 2012 It’s been 7 years (and almost seventeen years after the onset of symptoms)...

Beta Glucan slows digestion and may help boost fat metabolism. Prograde is putting it to work in the new Prograde Genesis supplement. West Palm Beach, FL (PRWEB) September 28, 2012 There are many benefits to including a strong source of fiber in a diet, including lower cholesterol and a healthier heart. But Prograde, a top nutrition supplement producer, has gone a step further by using beta glucan, a fiber source derived from oats, to help its customers lose weight. Beta glucan is a...

BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ken Esrig, founder and CEO of South Florida-based MIST Productions, www.mistproductions.net/ken, has agreed to sign on as Associate Producer of WILD OATS, a film, directed by Howard Deutch, and starring Oscar Award-winning actress Shirley MacLaine, along with Jacki Weaver, Alan Arkin, Jon Voight, Jack Black and Maria Bello. "It is such an honor that I have the opportunity to work with such an esteemed group of actors," says Esrig....

CHICAGO, Sept. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Quaker Oats Company, a division of PepsiCo, along with NFL PLAY 60 and NFL rookie quarterback Andrew Luck are teaming up to find inspiring kids who make eating right and physical fitness a priority and can motivate their peers to do the same. Starting today, parents can encourage their kids, ages six to thirteen, to enter The NFL PLAY 60 Super Bowl Contest presented by Quaker by sharing how they help power their play with nourishing foods...

WINNIPEG, July 25, 2012 /CNW/ - A warm summer on the Prairies has increased the risk of insect infestation in stored grain. Grain producers can take steps now and prevent insect infestations in stored grain, according to the Canadian Grain Commission. "This year we've had a mild winter followed by a warm summer. In these conditions, insects, such as the rusty grain beetle and the red flour beetle, can increase in number dramatically," explains Brent Elliott, Infestation Control...

Savvy gluten-free travelers always carry crackers, dried fruit, and nuts in case gluten-free food isn’t available but Carol Fenster, an expert in gluten-free living and author of Gluten-Free 101, carries additional items to make sure she has safe food while enroute and at her destination. Denver, CO (PRWEB) July 23, 2012 Savvy gluten-free travelers always carry crackers, dried fruit, and nuts in case gluten-free food isn’t available but Carol Fenster, an expert in gluten-free living...

PORTLAND, Ore., July 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, the leading provider of whole grain foods and the official purveyors of "The World's Best Oatmeal," is once again seeking the oats with the most. The company recently rang the bell to kick off Spar for the Spurtle 2, its second annual oatmeal recipe contest. The competition invites oatmeal enthusiasts to submit videos demonstrating an original recipe that makes use of Bob's Red Mill Steel Cut Oats - the...

LAS VEGAS, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Spanish-language novela leading man Juan Soler and Honey Nut Cheerios® today launched a joint, multi-market, education initiative designed to help Hispanics lead a heart healthy life. Among its suggestions: cutting down on the heavy saturated fat and cholesterol intake contained in many Latin dishes. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120709/CL37034 ) Called, "Cuidate, Corazon" (Take Care, Heart), the initiative seeks to help...

CHICAGO, June 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Quaker Oats Company, a division of PepsiCo, is announcing the creation of The Quaker Oats Center of Excellence - a cross functional entity focused on elevating the relevance and benefits of oats through science, agriculture and innovation. For more than 130 years Quaker has been a leader in helping nourish families through great-tasting oat-based products. The Center is part of Quaker's commitment to uncovering new benefits and...

Studies are showing that gluten-free diets can promote weight loss, increasing energy levels, improving cholesterol levels, promoting digestive health, reducing the risk of heart disease, reducing the risk of certain cancers, and reducing the risk of diabetes. In response to the public’s need for help on how to go gluten-free, VenCleanse.com released its complimentary gluten-free recipes and meal guide. Miami, FL (PRWEB) June 02, 2012 Americans are interested in gluten-free as they...