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According to Glassman, people with celiac disease will need to look for other ways to consume adequate amounts of fiber — an important part of any well-rounded diet. Easton, MD (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 According to the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness, celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder effecting up to 3 million people in the U.S.(1) Celiac is triggered by gluten, causing damage to the small intestine and mal-absorption of nutrients(2). To protect the small intestine and...

Glassman encourages everyone to think fiber five times per day to effectively boost fiber intake Easton, MD (PRWEB) April 15, 2013 Konsyl Fiber, the top doctor recommended all-natural psyllium fiber supplement, has joined nutrition expert Keri Glassman, RD, to help educate people on the importance of fiber and its numerous health benefits. Fiber is important for overall health and wellness, can help lower blood cholesterol and prevent cardiac disease, as well as manage blood sugar levels...

A recent study published by NewHope360 shows that 72% of Americans are trying to consume more fiber. Easton, MD (PRWEB) February 01, 2013 A recent study published by NewHope360(1) showed that most Americans are not getting enough fiber, with most only getting 12-18 grams of daily fiber instead of the recommended 25-38 grams. The good news is that 72 percent of Americans have reported trying to consume more fiber to reach these daily fiber recommendations, which is important for overall...

Reproducible Safety and Efficacy of Herb Products Depend on Reproducible Quality AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Botanical Council (ABC) announces its publication of a new quality specifications resource that assists the herb industry in matching the various existing quality standards for botanical ingredients with their intended uses in foods, dietary supplements, and medicines.(1) (Logo: <font size="2"...

BOSTON, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gelesis, Inc., a Boston-based company developing innovative solutions for overweight and obese people, presented a new product called SAEF® (Satiating Advanced Edible Fiber) at Obesity 2011, the 29th Annual Scientific Meeting of The Obesity Society in Orlando. The company also presented data showing that SAEF® increases the satiety-enhancing properties of cereal bars when added as an ingredient, and does so to a far greater extent than...

Leading holistic health educator and author Susan Smith Jones, PhD, reveals her favorite methods to detoxify and rejuvenate the body. For over 35 years, Dr. Susan has relied on herbs from Nature's Wonderland to detox her body and maintain her health. Because of her regimen, Susan has not used prescription medicine nor had a cold or the flu in 25 years. In her new books "The Joy Factor: 10 Sacred Practices for Radiant Health" and "Detoxify & Rejuvenate: Dr. Susan's Gold-Star Secrets to...

CINCINNATI, Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- An estimated 102 million Americans have cholesterol levels that are considered borderline high-risk(1). This staggering fact makes lowering cholesterol one of the most imperative things to do to promote overall heart health. Unfortunately, too few people understand the essential steps in reaching this goal. Metamucil and Dr. Michael Roizen, Chairman of the Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic and host of the upcoming PBS series, "Younger You," have...

Multivitamins are great for daily nutrition but today everyone wants more. Check out the Salad Pill, which crams everything from a healthy salad in to a pill. The salad pill is a new revolutionary way to get the nutrients the body needs. Fenton, MO (PRWEB) February 4, 2011 With all dietary supplements it is very important to not only read the ingredients and testimonials, but also to know why it may or may not be beneficial to take. New multi-vitamins are released all of the time, but...

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. The Market for Heart Benefit Foods (3rd Edition) http://www.reportlinker.com/p0165300/The-Market-for-Heart-Benefit-Foods-(3rd-Edition).html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=prnewswire The global functional foods market continues to develop at a fast pace with growth outstripping that of conventional foods, and product innovation rife. The EU...

A new study released on Friday suggests that wheat bran and other fibrous foods that do not dissolve easily in water not only fail to soothe irritable bowels but may even make things worse, AFP reported.The study found that most soluble types of bran, such as psyllium, appear to ease inflamed bowels, but the insoluble varieties people have traditionally eaten for regularity don't work as advertised.The hard outer layer of grains is referred to as bran. Psyllium, also referred to as isphagula,...