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Cargill launches initiative to help food makers improve the nutritional profiles of products for kids

2013-04-30 08:36:15

New website - www.childhood-nutrition.com - provides resources for manufacturers and foodservice operators facing formulation challenges MINNEAPOLIS, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cargill today announced a new initiative to help food and beverage manufacturers and foodservice operators find formulation solutions to address the complex challenges associated with improving childhood nutrition. The well-documented rise of obesity and related health issues among U.S. children is...

Introducing Pistachio Health Institute: One-stop shop for consumers, health professionals, health writers, and nutrition researchers

2013-04-30 08:32:43

Site Advances Pistachio Benefits to Health Professionals and Consumers LOS ANGELES, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PistachioHealthInstitute.org announced its launch to more than 600 registered dietitians who attended the 29(th) Annual Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition Symposium held in Chicago, IL. Building on the credibility and success of its related sites at PistachioHealth.com and PistachioHealthScience.org, the new platform at PistachioHealthInsitute.org offers a...

Holistic Learning Center Releases Information on Why and How Their Highly Effective Exercises Are Clinically Proven

2013-04-27 23:02:51

Life Coaching Certification School Holistic Learning Center Releases Information on Why and How Each of the Exercises Used by Life Coaching Graduates Have Been Clinically Tested and Proven to Work. (PRWEB) April 27, 2013 Life Coaching Certification School Holistic Learning Center shows how and why each of its highly effective exercises has been clinically proven to work on thousands of clients. Since 1977, Coach Hu Dalconzo and HLC’s staff have been clinically testing, retesting and...

Lorna Kleidman, Kettlebell Exercises Trainer, Says “Change Both Diet and Exercise at Once”

2013-04-26 23:19:35

After reports of new research findings show that making diet and exercise improvements simultaneously is significantly more beneficial than making them sequentially, Lorna Kleidman discusses the psychological factors involved in behavior change and compliance. Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) April 26, 2013 On April 26, kettlebell champion Lorna Kleidman discusses recent research findings which indicate that it’s far more beneficial to make exercise and diet changes in tandem, rather than...

Quit Smoking? Vitamin E May Give Extra Boost To Heart Health

2013-04-23 12:10:44

Study suggests specific form of vitamin improves function of blood vessels Taking a specific form of a vitamin E supplement can accelerate the health benefits that occur when people quit smoking, new research suggests. In the small study, improvement in blood vessel function associated with the added vitamin E potentially translates into an estimated 19 percent greater drop in future risk for cardiovascular disease. Smokers were recruited to participate in a study to quit smoking for...

More Evidence Berries Have Health-Promoting Properties

2013-04-22 22:21:35

Rats protected from irradiation Adding more color to your diet in the form of berries is encouraged by many nutrition experts. The protective effect of berries against inflammation has been documented in many studies. Diets supplemented with blueberries and strawberries have also been shown to improve behavior and cognitive functions in stressed young rats. To evaluate the protective effects of berries on brain function, specifically the ability of the brain to clear toxic accumulation,...

The American Society for Nutrition and the Danone Institute International Collaborate to Examine Health Effects of Yogurt

2013-04-22 08:30:07

First Global Summit to be Held During ASN's Scientific Sessions at Experimental Biology, April 24 BOSTON, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and the Danone Institute International have announced a global collaboration to evaluate the state of the science surrounding the relationship between yogurt consumption and health, to be initiated with the first Global Summit on the Health Effects of Yogurt. The summit will be hosted during the...

Diet, Exercise Advice Works Best When Offered Together

2013-04-22 07:47:53

Lawrence LeBlond for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online It is common knowledge that to maintain a healthy lifestyle we should exercise more and eat the right foods. But current methods used to motivate people to get healthy are largely unsuccessful, in part because many focus on only one aspect of healthy living at a time. A new study by researchers from Stanford University School of Medicine has found that focusing on both exercise and diet at the same time will translate into a higher...

Lower Blood Pressure In 4 Weeks – Without Prescription Drugs: Dr Janet on Radio

2013-04-20 23:03:13

Nutritionist and Award-Winning Author of "Cholesterol Down," Dr Janet Brill will guide listeners on what a normal blood pressure is and discuss the findings of her upcoming book "Blood Pressure Down: The 10-step program to lower your blood pressure in 4 weeks-without prescription drugs" in a series of radio shows starting with BlogTalkRadio’s Grilliant Ideas Radio Show w/ Grilliant's Foodie Friends on April 20th at 9:00 am EST. Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) April 20,...

New Company Offers the Perfect Opportunity to SMUSH for a Good Cause

2013-04-19 23:01:15

SMUSH Stix, an innovative lip balm, is announcing its product launch and encouraging everyone to “SMUSH It On” to benefit HIV/AIDS research and awareness. Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB) April 19, 2013 Everyone is searching for that perfect partner that keeps promises and makes everything a little easier and more fun. For those lucky individuals, the ideal partner improves life, without ever putting a damper on fun. This is the idea behind the launch of a revolutionary new product called...