Whole grains: High in nutrition and fiber, yet low in fat
Grains come in many shapes and sizes, from large kernels of popcorn to small quinoa seeds. Also called cereals, grains are the widely varied seeds of grasses, which are cultivated for food.
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importance of fiber
Fiber, roughage, bran, plant bulk ... whatever you call it, we know it's important to health. Dietary fiber has been shown to protect us from cancer (especially colon cancer) , heart disease, bowel ...
What the ADA says about fiber
Dietary fiber consists of the structural and storage polysaccharides and lignin in plants that are not digested in the human stomach and small intestine. A wealth of information supports the American ...
colonic
colonic hydrotherapy
The benefits of colonic irrigation can often be quickly observed in the form of improved bowel function together with clearer skin, more mental clarity and fewer headaches. C ...
Get in Shape and Prevent Heart Disease at the Same Time
Heart disease may very well be America's number one health problem, but in the American consciousness, it's taken a backseat to cancer--at least in the minds of many American women, who are actually a ...
Celiac Disease: Not as Rare as We Thought
Celiac disease is a growing problem, and nutritionists believe it's got something to do with our increasing intolerance to industrialized foods. But new research also believes that it is associat ...
Anger Can Lead to Heart Disease
If you tend to blow a fuse easily, think better of it--it could affect your health in tangible ways. A study by the Medical University of South Carolina showed that men with chronic anger problems m ...
A fresh look at women's heart disease
More than three-quarters of American women will get heart disease in their lifetime, but most of them aren't aware of the risk they face and even their doctors are only just beginning to realize there ...
Flavonoid-rich diets may help reduce heart disease
Foods rich in flavonoids -- from apples and pears to dark chocolate and red wine -- may help shield postmenopausal women from coronary heart disease, cardiovascular disease and stroke, a new study sho ...
