• Fluoride as a Micronutrient

    Fluoride as a Micronutrient

    Fluoride is an element that is naturally-occurring and was once considered a micronutrient for the body. However, with new facts coming to light, it has been found that fluoride may actually do more harm than good in the body. Fluoride in Water During the 1940s, it was normal occurrence for fluoride to be added to…

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  • The Repercussions of Extreme Couponing

    The Repercussions of Extreme Couponing

    Reality television program ‘Extreme Couponing’ has unintentionally created some repercussions due to its popularity and the increasing incidents of coupon frauds that has been happening since the show starting airing. For those who are unfamiliar with the term extreme couponing, it is the act of deploying and combining coupons strategically in order to pay little…

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  • Kashi® Introduces TLC Cereal Bars

    Kashi® Introduces TLC Cereal Bars

    Kashi Company recently launched its cereal bars to the market. Called TLC Cereal Bars, these snack bars are both healthy and delicious treats for consumers. Kashi’s Cereal Bars are made with wildflower honey and real fruit. Each pack contains 11 grams of a blend of whole grains and 3 grams of fiber. These snack bars…

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  • Vitamin B1: Thiamin

    Vitamin B1: Thiamin

    Thiamin is also known as vitamin B1. It is among the first compounds known as a water-soluble vitamin. Another names for this water-soluble vitamin is Thiamine. For children and teenagers (until 13-years old), the recommended daily intake of Thiamin is at a maximum of 0.9 mg. For people who are 19-years old and above, the…

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  • Iodine and Nutrition

    Iodine and Nutrition

    Iodine is an essential mineral micronutrient for the body. The recommended daily intake of iodine for men and women 19-years old and older is 150 μg everyday. Functions of Iodine in the Body Iodine is primarily needed for producing thyroid hormones. These hormones control the metabolism of energy. Iodine prevents goiters. It also prevents cretinism,…

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  • The Dannon Company, Incorporated

    The Dannon Company, Incorporated

    The Dannon Company, Incorporated is a United States subsidiary of French company Groupe Danone. Dannon’s yogurt product competes with General Mill’s YoPlait for being first place in the US market. History The history of Dannon started in Spain in 1919. Isaac Carasso decided to start a yogurt business in Barcelona with the goal of introducing…

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  • How Not To Miss Out on Any Deal

    How Not To Miss Out on Any Deal

    Nowadays, coupons have become so extensive that it is becoming a little hard to keep up with all of the deals. To help shoppers catch up on everyday deals, coupon experts shares some valuable tips. Bookmarking certain websites has become useful for coupon-clipping consumers. Especially for those who browse deals online, experts suggest bookmarking. Websites…

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