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Thursday, 24 May 2012 16:40 |
 Southhampton County Virginia, USA, May 2012— Are nuts Good For You? Unless you’re one of the few who suffer from peanut allergies, the answer is an emphatic yes.
Nuts are a great vegetarian source of protein, fiber and healthy fats. A diet sprinkled with nuts has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, certain cancers, and can help in weight management. They’re also easy to store or carry around with you.
The most commonly consumed nut is not technically a nut. Peanuts, also known as ground nuts, are technically legumes. That brings them more into the family of chickpeas and soybeans, rather than almonds, walnuts, or other so-called tree nuts. |
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Thursday, 24 May 2012 15:43 |
 Orland, California, May 2012— If you indulge in the occasional martini, Greek salad or veggie pizza, you may have already discovered the unique, sometimes zesty flavor that olives can offer to an everyday meal or finger-food. But did you know that in addition to memorable taste, olives also offer beneficial nutrients to any daily diet?
According to The World’s Healthiest Foods website, one cup of olives contains a chunk of your important recommended daily nutrients, including iron, fiber and copper, with all of that representing only 8 percent of your daily calories.
While olives have a reputation as a high-fat food, the fats provided are actually beneficial to health and help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. |
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Thursday, 24 May 2012 15:26 |
 New York, New York, May 2012— Labels like “Good source of fiber” or “Lower sodium” may sound good, but according to registered dietitian Bonnie Taub-Dix, it’s something you may want to avoid.
“Flashy claims on the front of packages can be misleading,” she said, “In many cases, you need to read the nutrition information on the back to find out what’s really inside.”
In other words, don’t let subtle differences in wording trick you when looking for healthy food options. Labels, which are regulated by the FDA, only need to reach the minimum requirements in nutrients to pass. But not to worry; Taub-Dix has a few tips for you to remember before making your grocery purchase decisions this week. |
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Friday, 11 May 2012 19:44 |
 Tucker, Georgia, May 2012 — What is it? It’s the brand name of a kamado-style ceramic charcoal cooker. It’s commonly referred to as a kamado barbecue because of the origins of the basic design that lie in southern Japan.
The word "mushikamado" means "steam cooker" (from "mushi" meaning "to steam", and "kamado" meaning "cooker, oven, or kiln") The mushikamado was a device designed to steam rice and used by Japanese families for ceremonial occasions and took the shape of a round clay pot with a removable domed clay lid.
It also featured a top damper and bottom draft door. The mushikamado first came to the attention of the Americans after World War II when US Air Force servicemen would bring them back from Japan in empty transport planes. It wasn’t until the late 1960s that manufacturing started in the Americas. The Big Green Egg Company was founded in 1974 by Ed Fisher and is based in Tucker, just a few miles north of Atlanta. Production of the Big Green Egg takes place in Monterrey, Mexico by the company Daltile. www.biggreenegg.com |
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Friday, 11 May 2012 19:32 |
 Los Angeles, California, May 2012 — Following the speculation and rumors, NESTLÉ® CRUNCH® has confirmed it has created the new Nestlé Crunch Girl Scout Candy Bars, designated to be “the world’s most valuable candy bars” by the world’s largest auction house of collectibles, Heritage Auctions.
Having officially authenticated the first set of the three limited edition Nestlé Crunch Girl Scout Candy Bars, Heritage Auctions has appraised the bars at $500, an amount almost 200 times greater than the bars’ suggested retail price -- making them the most valuable candy bars currently in existence. www.girlscouts.org |
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Thursday, 24 May 2012 15:31 |
 Granada, Spain, April 2012 – How does that burger make you feel? Full? Satisfied? Sad? A new study from the University of Granada suggests there may be a correlation between eating fast food and developing depression.
Various nutrients, such as omega-3 fatty acids and B vitamins, are directly linked to mental health. However, there is little to no research of any link between fast food or processed pastries and mental health.
Recently, the researchers in Spain began experimenting with that relationship. The study, which lasted an average of 6.2 years, followed 8,964 participants, measuring their intake of processed food. Chosen participants included those with no history of depression or usage of anti-depressants. They were also free of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and hypertension. |
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Thursday, 24 May 2012 15:16 |
 Irvington, New York, May 2012 — Once there was a guy named Bill (William H.) Luden. Bill was a busy guy, and quickly built himself a reputation as a successful confectioner, or candy-maker. He also invented the menthol cough drop. This all happened back in the 1870’s.
A natural entrepreneur, Bill capitalized on the power of word-of-mouth advertising, and gave his new throat drop product away free to railroad men who traveled to and from his home base in Eastern Pennsylvania. Soon the entire country had heard the name Luden's. |
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Friday, 11 May 2012 19:39 |
 Paoli, Pennsylvania, May 2012 — Hero Energy Shot announced recently their growing partnership with major retailer Kangaroo Express. The 2 oz. drink is now available in over 1,450 Kangaroo Express stores.
Beyond making possible a healthy dose of liquid energy, Hero Energy Shot is also giving back. The company is dedicating a portion of the proceeds from every purchase to make donations to nonprofit organizations that support our armed forces, police, firefighters and EMT’s. www.HeroEnergyShot.com |
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Friday, 11 May 2012 19:18 |
 New York, New York, May 2012 — Fitness expert and six-time Mr. World Fitness, Franco Carlotto, has announced the official release of his book Carb Cycle - the only fitness and nutrition program proven to work with the body’s natural carbohydrate storage system, making it possible to reach and maintain weight loss goals in a simple, natural, yet effective manner.
Carb Cycle says it will teach the reader how to regulate and manage weight by rearranging one’ s diet between normal−carb and lower−carb days in a slow and steady ongoing cycle, thus depleting and then loading the body’s carb storage in a safe and efficient method. http://www.carbcycle.com/ |
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