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Bonnie Minsky's
Nutritional Concepts
November Email Update
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Quick Hits
-- How Sugar AGEs You.
-- Experts Weigh in on Omega-3's.
-- Safe Household Products - Updated.
-- November Sale - 20% OFF.
-- Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month.
-- Recipes du Jour - Thanksgiving Style.
-- November Announcements.
-- Healthy Holiday Tips.
-- Solutions for Reducing Your Toxic Load.
-- 1-Click Holiday Gift Certificates.
-- All New Spa Products.
Dear Valued Client At the beginning of each month, we like to keep you informed about what's new with Bonnie Minsky & Nutritional Concepts. As always, have a happy, healthy day! Nutritional Concepts is a 2007 Working Mother Best Small Company. |
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How Sugar AGEs You.
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 Studies have shown time after time that the longest-lived animals share the following traits:
Glucose literally AGEs you. In a process called glycation, glucose reacts with protein resulting in sticky, sugar damaged proteins called advanced glycated end products (AGEs). AGEs promote inflammation and free radical damage, both major factors in the aging process. AGEs can:
Epigenetics Part II: First Priority in Preventing Chronic Disease. |
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Experts Weigh in on Omega-3's.
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 Board Certified Neurosurgeon Dr. Joseph Maroon of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Professor of Neurosurgery at U of
Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Dr. Barry Sears, creator of the Zone Diet and former research scientist at MIT, recently answered the following
questions about omega-3 fatty acids:
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Safe Household Products - Updated.
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 This very popular list was long overdue for an update. Most of the brands are available at supermarkets, health food stores, or Internet.
It is imperative that for good health, keeping the environment inside your home toxin-free is a priority. Using green, eco-friendly household products will help accomplish this. You will indirectly help your neighbors health as well by reducing the amount of toxic waste coming out of your home! |
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November Sale - 20% OFF.
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 Metagenics Ultra Flora Plus DFOne of the most well-researched acidophilus/bifidus probiotic combinations available. Extremely high potency at a great value. The daily probiotic maintenance choice for healthy intestinal flora balance. Twinlab Allergy Multicaps An "oldie but goodie" hypoallergenic multivitamin/mineral. Metagenics Proboulardi NEW! Similar probiotic to Biocodex Florastor, but lactose-free. The active ingredient, sacchromyces boulardii, is wonderful for those who are on antibiotics, have candida, acute or chronic diarrhea, or need a stable travelling probiotic. Carlson Mini Multi The ideal low-dose multivitamin/mineral for kids or young teens who can swallow a pill. Once daily in a very small tablet. This age group is very often neglected from a nutrient standpoint. Research has shown that fortification with multiple nutrients can result in improvements in verbal learning and memory. |
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Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month.
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 If you are not gluten-intolerant yourself, many of you know someone who is. Living a gluten-free lifestyle is not easy in a
world inundated with glutenous products, especially during the holiday season. However, it is much easier to cope than a decade ago. Gluten-free
options abound. Of course, finding the ones that taste palatable is still an adventure.
Most of us are well aware of the glutenous grains that exist. For now, we focus on obvious (and some less than obvious) ingredient terms to look for on food and cosmetic labels that we should AVOID: |
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Recipes du Jour - Thanksgiving Style.
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 Once a month, we highlight a recipe from our database or from you. We welcome entries by email to nutrocon@aol.com.
Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts & Sage |
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November Announcements.
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 -Long-term study shows multiple dietary supplement users have overall
better health.-According to statistics released by the Nutrition Business Journal, magnesium is the fastest growing mineral supplement in the United States (18.8% growth since 2004). Guess the rest of the country is catching on! -A stunning finding was revealed in the October edition of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers suggest that the calcium requirement for men and women should be LOWER than previously estimated. The researchers suggest an upper limit of 1035 mg. of calcium for all adults. The study was funded by the USDA. -What local produce is thriving in November? How about Apples, Bell Peppers, Brassica Vegetables (Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels sprouts), Carrots, Greens, Onions/Garlic, Red & Sweet Potatoes, Pumpkins, Spinach, Winter Squash, and Tomatoes. -Fall and winter equals less sun exposure. Please ramp up your supplemental vitamin D3. A large government study found that sufficient vitamin D levels reduce colon cancer risk by 72%. The most bioavailable source is Cod Liver Oil. |
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Healthy Holiday Tips.
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 Now is the time to prepare yourself for the holiday onslaught. As many agree, "the holidays can be a blessing and a
curse." Stress, poor diet, and depression are common for many during this time. Here are a few tips to help you through.10 Dietary Tips for Healthy Holidays. Emotional Survival Guide for the Holidays.
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Solutions for Reducing Your Toxic Load.
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 Our mid-October "Special Report" installment explains the newest detox paradigms and gives cutting edge tips to
promote healthy aging and prevent disease.
A recent study found that almost one in five people with mold in their homes is depressed, a figure more than twice as high as among those who don't live with mold. Addressing mold in the home is just one of the many... |
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1-Click Holiday Gift Certificates.
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 What better gift can you give a family member, friend, or co-worker than a down payment on a healthier lifestyle!We have more thoughtful holiday offerings this season than ever. Let us mail a personalized gift certificate anywhere in the country. Order online with one click, by phone, email, fax, or stop by to pick it up. |
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All New Spa Products.
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 Our newest addition, the Acorn New Spa Thong, is "comfort on earth." Great for at home or when inside The
Rejuvenating Room.The contoured memory foam molds to the shape of your foot so it feels like you are walking on air. The lining material whisks moisture away and resists bacteria. The weatherproof outsole with skid-resistant tread assures sure-footing. $29.99 - comes in pink, powder blue, or lime. |
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DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS & SELF-HELP LITERATURE |
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BRAND BUZZ - Bonnie-Approved Stuff! |
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