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Insider's Health Newsletter
Volume 158 - August 17, 2009
Food Manufacturers are Replacing Trans Fat with this Dangerous Alternative
With healthy eating becoming such a priority in many people’s live, some food manufactures have started to eliminate or reduce the trans fat that is found in processed food. And in most cases, this is a giant step forward. However, don’t be fooled! Some manufacturers are using interesterified fat, a supposed “healthy alternative” to hydrogenated oils and trans fat. But in actuality this alternative is just as bad. Keep reading to learn about the health concerns associated with interesterified fat. . .
Feeling the Burn When Working Out? How to Reduce Lactic Acid Build-Up
Picture this: You have finally committed to an exercise program, you are running down the sidewalk or around the track, you are “feeling the burn,” and you are feeling great. Suddenly, you aren’t feeling that great anymore, your leg muscles start to burn a little too much, you try to keep going, but can’t. It hurts. If you have ever exercised vigorously, you know about the burning sensation that occurs in your muscles. But do you know why this happens? Keep reading to find out why your muscles begin to burn and what you can do about it!
10 Natural Cures for Digestive Distress
Millions of Americans today suffer from digestive problems such as acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, and constipation. In fact I recently read a statistic that nine out of 10 individuals suffer from some sort of digestive malady. Chances are you’re one of them! Luckily there are many natural ways to reduce or eliminate digestive problems, even as simple as modifying your food intake to include certain foods and avoid others.
Prevent Heart Disease with the Power of the Pomegranate
The pomegranate offers a healthy outlook for both you and food companies making juices and other products from the ancient fruit. The pomegranate grows wild from Iran to India, but is getting plenty of attention from California growers who have cultivated the plant. Research on the “pom” first appeared from Israel, which is well regarded for its nutrition academics. Scientists from other countries have followed suit to offer encouraging study results about the deep red, seed-heavy fruit. Keep reading for some of the most recent results about pure pomegranate juice and pomegranate extract.