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  • WalMart Plans to Open Neighborhood Market at 124th Street

    WalMart Plans to Open Neighborhood Market at 124th Street

    Wal-Mart Stores Co. is planning to open a new batch of grocery stores all over the country, starting with the location at Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Wal-Mart plans to open one of its neighborhood markets at the former Jewel-Osco site over at 3850 N 124th St. in Wauwatosa. The area, which is 5.5 acres in size, has…

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  • Daily Activities That Improve Health Condition

    Daily Activities That Improve Health Condition

    Despite the busyness of everyday life, it is always important to not disregard one’s health. Incorporating simple activities like stretching once in a while can be beneficial to the body in the long run. Always eat breakfast. Studies show that skipping the morning meal leads to obesity. Researchers have found that a regular morning diet…

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  • Carbohydrates and Food

    Carbohydrates and Food

    Carbohydrates are what fuels the body. These are broken down by the digestive system into simple sugars that are small enough in order to be absorbed into the bloodstream. These sugars are then utilized by the body for fuel, allowing a person to be energetic and perform a number of activities. Foods Rich in Carbohydrates…

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  • Nutrition Basics: A Closer Look at Folate

    Nutrition Basics: A Closer Look at Folate

    Folate is an essential nutrient needed by the body. Other names for this nutrient include Folic Acid, Pteroylglutamic Acid and Folacin. It is recommended for people who are nineteen years or older to have at least 400 μg of folate everyday. The Function of Folate Inside the Body In the body, folate becomes part of…

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  • Bob’s Red Mill® Adds Two New Flavor to its Granolas

    Bob’s Red Mill® Adds Two New Flavor to its Granolas

    Oregon-based company Bob’s Red Mill has added two new flavors to its granola products. The new additions are Cinnamon Raisin and Honey Oats. Bob’s Red Mill Granolas are made from oats (in whole grains). This product is a combination of convenience and crunch, which can be eaten in a number of ways. Whether it be…

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  • The Mineral Manganese

    The Mineral Manganese

    Although not commonly mentioned when referring to nutrients in the body, Manganese is an important trace mineral. This mineral was first considered to be a micronutrient in 1931. Although manganese is naturally-occurring, it is present only in very small amounts. Recommended Levels in the Body On average, an adult body contains about 15 to 20…

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  • Vitamin B2: Riboflavin

    Vitamin B2: Riboflavin

    Riboflavin is another type of vitamin B. As with other types of vitamin B, riboflavin is also water-soluble. Because the body does not store this vitamin, it is necessary to keep replenishing it everyday. The recommended amount of riboflavin needed by the body each day is from 1.1 mg to 1.3 mg. This dosage is…

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  • Some Benefits of Eating Legumes

    Some Benefits of Eating Legumes

    A legume is defined as a plant specie that has pods that split when it becomes ripe. Common examples of legumes include beans, peanuts, soybeans, lentils and peas. Legumes are one of the kinds of foods that provide a number of benefits to the body. Legumes Prevent Cravings of Food Corn syrup, which is high…

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