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Eat Well Without Going Broke

Reed Hanson, CNC — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:32:11 +0000

Here are 8 tips for eating well without going broke: 1) Ditch prepared foods 2) Stake out the stores – learn prices of favorite items at a few stores around town 3) Consider all types of produce – Fresh is great but often expensive – shop for produce in season 4) Limit shopping trips 5) Clip coupons and use them 6) Embrace generic store brands – often canned or prepared in the same place as the brand name 7) Stay alert – look for deals 8) Check the unit price – posted prices can be misleading.

Calcium Supplements Increase Longevity in Women.

Reed Hanson, CNC — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:41:42 +0000

Daily supplements of up to 1000mg of calcium may help increase longevity in women. A ten year study of 9,033 men & women was just published in the Journal of Clincial Endocrinology & Metabolism — that shows that 1000mg of calcium were associated with 22% reduction in mortality for users vs. non users for women. Stay Healthy Everyone.

Magnesium May Help Reduce Heart Disease

Reed Hanson, CNC — Thu, 30 May 2013 21:23:11 +0000

A new meta-analysis from Harvard School of Public Health shows that increased circulating levels of magnesium may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by over 20%. Magnesium can be found in whole grains, nuts/seeds and vegetables, however 80% of the US population is not getting their recommended intake of magnesium. Over 300 different biochemical reactions are facilitated by magnesium — muscle function, heart, immunity, bones, blood sugar management, and so much more. : http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/255783.php

Body Image Boost

Reed Hanson, CNC — Tue, 28 May 2013 14:59:06 +0000

“Overweight teens who lack confidence can strengthen their self-esteem at the gym. Researchers randomly assigned obese 12 to 17-year-olds to either bike to music or play a physically active video game. Neither group say much of a physical change, but as a group the participants improved mentally. After 10 weeks of exercising for one hour twice a week, the teens had better self-confidence when it came to school, social life, and their body image. The researchers say exercise may help overweight kids deal with bullies and teasing.” Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology, published online Sept. 30, 2012

Carbs and Weight Loss

Reed Hanson, CNC — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:45:36 +0000

With all of the miss-information flying around the internet and media, it is important to understand the basics. People who need to lose weight must limit high-calorie foods, but they are ill advised to avoid all carbohydrates. Excess calories are fattening, and the fat, not the carbohydrate, raises the calorie count the most. -Source: Personal Nutrition, by Boyle & Long-

Powered by Protein

Reed Hanson, CNC — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:44:00 +0000

“Physical performance deteriorates as people age, but protein supplements may combat such decline according to a study published in the Oct. 2012 Journal of the American Medical Directors Assoc. For information on a proven protein supplement click here.

Learn about MyPlate healthy diet.

Reed Hanson, CNC — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:56:08 +0000

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Kids Diabetes: Good News

Reed Hanson, CNC — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:19:47 +0000

“Kids with diabetes have more years in front of them today than in decades past, according to a study. Researchers reported that the risk of death for children under 19 with type 1 decreased by 61 percent between 1968-1969 and 2008-2009. (Source: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Nov. 2, 2012)

Kids Diabetes: Good News

Reed Hanson, CNC — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:45:44 +0000

“Kids with diabetes have more years in front of them today than in decades past according to a new study. Researchers reported that the risk of death for children under 19 with type 1 decreased by 61 percent between 1968-1969 and 1008-2009. Source: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Nov. 2, 2012.

Where Do I Find the Most Reliable Information

Reed Hanson, CNC — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:50:43 +0000

It seems that all sources of nutritional information comes on a platform of bias. Even my own entries come with personal bias no matter how hard I try to remain neutral. Even research often follows the money. If a grant for specific research is given and if that grant is to be extended then the research has a tendency to give the grantor what they are looking for. Tell me my skepticism is unfounded.