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THE POWER OF FLAVANOLS! Check out this article from CNN.com about the health benefits of flavanols, a group of naturally occurring compounds found in plants. Flavanols are a subgroup of flavonoids, which are found in foods such as tea (mainly green but also black) and fruits such as apples, pears and berries. CNN Health: Flavanols — […]
11 REFRESHING ALTERNATIVES TO SODA Check out this quick read from Everyday Health mentioning some excellent options to drink instead of soda: Everyday Health: Thirsty? Try One of These 11 Refreshing Alternatives to Soda Eliminating soda is HARD TO DO (speaking as a former Diet Pepsi addict). However, there are numerous health benefits that […]
SINUSITIS LINKED TO LATER IBD Check out this article in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy News about a study from the University of Chicago that demonstrates an increased risk of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis related to sinusitis earlier in life. Gastroenterology and Endoscopy News: Sinusitis Linked to Later IBD, Study Finds “Victoria Rai, the lab […]
HIGH FIBER LOWERS BREAST CANCER RISK Check out this article in Science Daily about a recent study linking higher consumption of fiber to lowered breast cancer risk. “Consuming a diet high in fiber was linked with a reduced incidence of breast cancer in an analysis of all relevant prospective studies.” ScienceDaily: Fiber consumption linked […]