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Stop fretting!  It’s normal!  Studies show that food intake increases before menstruation in women.  Metabolism can jump up as well, up to 16 percent.  The hormone progesterone that’s released before menstruation causes the body to heat up and expend more energy, resulting in a need for more fuel. If you’re like the average women,...
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Good nutrition is the bedrock for lifelong health and it begins in childhood.  Healthy eating can stabilize children’s energy, sharpen their minds, and even out their moods.  Below are some simple steps that parents can take to instill healthy eating habits in their kids.  By encouraging healthy eating habits now, you can make a...
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When you think of licorice, do you think of that delicious black candy that we all love so much? Well, it is a candy…and it IS delicious.  However, true licorice is an herb…and it has quite a few qualities that makes it REALLY good for us. Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a flavorful herb that...
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So, everyone tells you that you should take it, but what exactly can fish oil do for you?  Well, let me tell you… Fish oil is made from the tissue of oily fish, such as salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring, and lake trout.  Fish oil contains important omega-3 fatty acids, most notably EPA and DHA. ...
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On a cold, rainy day like today, what could be better than curling up on the sofa with a good book and a nice cup of tea?…  Did you also know that nice relaxing beverage also has lots of health benefits as well?  There are different types of teas you can use to improve...
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Aloe Vera is one of the only known natural vegetarian sources of the vitamin B12.  Numerous studies have shown that aloe vera is a general tonic for the immune system, helping to fight all kinds of illness.  The juice is said to soothe digestive tract irritations such as colitis, ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome. ...
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Studies have shown a strong link between high fiber diets and a longer life.   Specifically, subjects tested who ate a diet rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables were less likely to die of cardiovascular disease, infectious disease, and respiratory disease.  A high fiber diet was also associated with fewer cancer risks in men,...
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Dieters have always been told that eating a big breakfast prevents you from feeling hungry later.  Well, maybe it’s time to rethink that statement. German researchers studied the food intake of 280 obese adults and 100 of normal weight.  The subjects kept records of everything they ate over two weeks, and were carefully instructed...
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Tis the season when everyone wants to get back in shape.  It is what you do BEFORE and AFTER you work those muscles that is just as important as the work out itself. PRE-WORK OUT TIPS: The hardest part about getting in shape or bodybuilding is getting into the habit of going to the...
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Soy milk provides benefits beyond being a milk replacement for people who are unable to drink cow’s milk.  Soy milk is high in protein and contains more fiber than cow’s milk, among other benefits.  Let’s begin at the beginning… How exactly is soy “milk” made? Soy milk is made from beans.  The beans are...
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Do you dream of being the perfect body on the beach that heads turn to stare at as you walk past?  Well, NOW is the time to start planning.  You CAN have that body.  It is just a matter of eating well and exercising. Now.  Let me introduce myself.  My name is Heather Clark...
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This Saturday, December 11th from Noon to 2pm, Crystal Carlson from Nutrilite will be here at the store providing samples and information on several new products. Nutrilite products offer the best of both nature and science.  Nutrilite plant concentrates are made from the finest natural ingredients grown according to sustainable farming principles.  Nutrilite ensures...
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Amazing Grass has created the most nutritious green superfood supplements with 100% whole foods.  “Amazing Grass” is a field grown through winter allowing the roots to soak up the nutrients from the mineral rich soil for over 6 months.  The young leaves are harvested once a year at their nutritional peak.  To maintain their...
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(NaturalNews) Most food and dietary supplement studies evaluate the effects of a single item on health, which ultimately fails to properly identify how different foods works together with one another to promote health. But a new study out of Lund University in Spain has found that eating a variety of health-promoting foods has a...
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Here at Triangle Vitamins, we value the loyalty of our customers.  As a way to show our appreciation for your continued and valued service, we have chosen three of our most requested products and are offering them HALF OFF for a limited time only.  This promotion is only valid the week of October 18th-24th....
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