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Reliv International adds new products to its portfolio

Reliv International, Inc. introduced three new products to its Relivables line at the company's national conference here today. The products represent the first extension of the Relivables line since it was introduced last August.

6 Feb 2010

Tips for holiday partying with healthier options

The Greenbelt Marriott has collected tips from its experts on throwing a great holiday party with healthier options and easy-to-do decorating that won’t break the bank. The hotel is also helping guests stay in shape through the $700,000 expansion of its fitness center, due to be completed early next year.

18 Dec 2009

WINETIME Bar containing resveratrol to hit the marketplace

The first nutrition bar containing resveratrol, the ingredient in grapes acclaimed for its potential to forestall the ravages of time, is about to hit the marketplace.

2 Dec 2009

Healthy Life Network calls for healthy recipe submissions from its readers

Healthy Life Network, the new online source for all that is healthy, is now accepting healthy recipe submissions from its readers. Those healthy recipes submitted by readers will be given full credit to readers who submitted the healthy recipes.

23 Nov 2009

Fruitful and delicious recipes for holiday season

Mott's is getting sneaky this holiday season by teaming up with The Sneaky Chef, Missy Chase Lapine, to sneak Mott's into classic holiday meals. As many Americans tend to skimp on fruits and vegetables during this time of year, Mott's and The Sneaky Chef have responded with a list of holiday recipes that provide fruitful and delicious meals for both kids and adults to enjoy.

19 Nov 2009

New online tool launched to encourage donations and fight global hunger

Mercy Corps is challenging Americans to put the "giving" back in Thanksgiving by matching the amount they spend on a meal this Thanksgiving Day with a donation that fights global hunger.

19 Nov 2009

Colorful fruits and vegetables help boost immunity system

Hoping to keep the flu at bay? A strong immune system helps. Enjoying the bounty of colorful fruits and vegetables available right now can be an important step toward supporting your family's immune system this cold/flu season.

4 Nov 2009

Natural, aspartame-free, multi-vitamins for children

Parents want to make sure their children are getting the nutrients they need to grow and thrive but sometimes it's easier said than done. According to a recent Leger Marketing survey of Canadians parents with children between the ages of three to 12 conducted on behalf of Jamieson Laboratories, almost sixty per cent of parents say their children are picky eaters with the same percentage of parents concerned their children aren't getting the proper nutrients they need for growth and development.(1)

27 Oct 2009

Keep oral health in mind during Thanksgiving Day

This weekend, as your family celebrates Thanksgiving Day, it's important to keep your oral health in mind. When preparing your holiday meal, include foods that are nutritious and beneficial for your teeth and gums.

9 Oct 2009

Campaign for breast cancer awareness

Through October 31, Breads of the World, the Panera Bread franchisee for central and southwestern Ohio, will honor National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by offering a Pink Ribbon Bagel -- loaded with cherry chips and real bits of Bing cherries and cranberries.

6 Oct 2009

Skinny Water now available at Gristedes supermarkets

Skinny Nutritional Corp. the maker of Skinny Water® and a leader in the zero-calorie enhanced water category, announced today that Skinny Water® is now available at all Gristedes locations.

18 Sep 2009

New research shows that physical and psychological factors affect food choices

New research suggests that there are important psychological factors to consider when making a food choice.

17 Sep 2009

High-fiber cereals make progress in taste

Consumer Reports evaluated 18 high-fiber cereals and found seven especially flavorful choices. The report notes that most Americans can stand to double their intake of fiber which can help control appetite and weight, and might help lower the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

1 Sep 2009

New nutrition practice guidelines for patients with spinal cord injury

The American Dietetic Association has published new evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines for registered dietitians on nutrition care for patients with spinal cord injury.

12 Aug 2009

Antioxidant ellagic acid prevents UV skin damage that leads to wrinkles

Using a topical application of the antioxidant ellagic acid, researchers at Hallym University in the Republic of Korea markedly prevented collagen destruction and inflammatory response - major causes of wrinkles -- in both human skin cells and the sensitive skin of hairless mice following continuing exposure to UV-B, the sun's skin-damaging ultraviolet radioactive rays.

22 Apr 2009

How chemicals present in cranberries prevent urinary tract infections

Chemicals present in cranberries - and not the acidity of cranberry juice, as previously thought - prevent infection-causing bacteria from attaching to the cells that line the urinary tract, as documented in a report published in Journal of Medicinal Food.

10 Mar 2009