May 30, 2012
Published by Life Extension

Lack of Fiber Puts Teens at Risk of Diabetes

Amid a table full of trays stacked with tortilla chips at Moe’s Southwest Grill in Augusta, Shelby Kenrick proudly holds up a bag of apple slices. The 17-year-old from North Augusta is also the rare teen who thinks about fiber. “That’s what I eat for breakfast,” she said, in the form of fiber bars. Not many teens in Augusta are following her example, and it could have serious health consequences, said researchers at the Georgia Prevention Institute at Georgia Health Sciences University. A study of more than 550 adolescents ages 14-18 recruited from Augusta high schools found that on average […]
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March 7, 2012
Published by FoodTrients

Estrogen Pills Found Safe for Some Menopausal Women

For certain women, taking estrogen supplements for a few years close to menopause appears safe, and may reduce their risk of breast cancer, says a new study from the landmark Women’s Health Initiative (WHI). Those women include only the 30% of menopausal women who’ve had a hysterectomy, or surgery to remove the uterus.
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March 7, 2012
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Seaweed – The Ancient Asian Superfood

Increasingly, my patients have become more and more interested in trying to improve their health using natural foods and supplements.  Lately, several of them have asked me about seaweed – the centuries old staple of Chinese, Korean and Japanese cultures revered for its many health benefits.  As I tell my patients, seaweed – a sea vegetable – has many outstanding nutritional benefits that are worth taking advantage of.  Here’s what you should know about seaweed. Seaweed – A Legendary Nutritional Powerhouse If you’ve ever eaten sushi – a traditional Japanese food – you may know that the edible wrapper that […]
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April 27, 2011
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About Grace O.

About Grace O Grace O has been baking and cooking professionally and recreationally all of her adult life. As a child in Southeast Asia, Miss Grace learned the culinary arts by her mother’s side in her family’s cooking school. She became so well versed in hospitality, she eventually took over the cooking school and opened three restaurants. She is widely credited with popularizing shrimp on sugar-cane skewers and being one of the first culinarians to make tapas a global trend. She has cooked for ruling families and royalty. Grace O’s move to America precipitated a career in healthcare, inspired by […]
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April 4, 2011
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Why Eating Organic is Better

If you have any doubts about organic produce vs. traditionally grown produce, a new study may help convince you of the virtues of organic. Recently, the results of one of the most comprehensive studies ever done were released. Lead by the University of Washington, the study compared the quality of the fruit and the soil from 13 pairs of commercial organic and conventional strawberries over a two-year period. The study found that the organic strawberries were more flavorful, left the soil and the environment healthier, and even had a longer shelf life. On the nutrition front, the study also showed […]
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April 4, 2011
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Life Extension: Bringing Science to Supplements and Health

Life Extension is a global authority on nutrition, health and wellness as well as a provider of scientific information on anti-aging supplements and therapies. They supply only the highest quality nutritional supplements, including minerals, vitamins, herbs and hormones. LINK TO http://www.lef.org/
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April 3, 2011
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