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• Blueberries for Blood Pressure and Diabetes

  Published in the October issue of The Journal of Nutrition, daily consumption of blueberries helped people with a high risk for Type 2 diabetes reduce that risk.   After drinking two blueberry smoothies a day for six weeks, participants’  insulin sensitivity increased –  a key factor in pre

• High doses of B vitamins can reduce brain shrinkage, memory loss.

  High doses of B vitamins can reduce shrinkage of the brain that is frequently a precursor of Alzheimer's disease. In the best circumstances, the supplements reduced shrinkage by as much as 50%, and researchers hope that this may mean that the vitamins can delay the onset of Alzheimer's. A longer tri

• Vitamins B,C,D,E from Food, Not Supplements, Linked to Improved Brain Function

  "A study of older adults in Oregon identified mixtures of nutrients [from foods] that seem to protect the brain, and other food ingredients that may worsen brain shrinkage and cognitive decline."  The point here is that no single nutrient is responsible for the reported health benefit.  Rather,

• Fiber May Lessen Lifetime Risk for Heart Problems

   New research suggests that middle-age and younger adults who eat high amounts of fiber are less likely to suffer from heart disease over their lives.  (American Heart Association, news release, March 22, 2011)

• How to build strong bones...

  Osteoporosis is a major public health issue affecting more than 10 million Americans.  However, there are steps you can take now, regardless of your age, to build and maintain healthy bones.  I will help you protect yourself with a plan that is optimized for you, using bone-building nutrients a