fiber
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Quest Nutrition Introduces High Protein Peanut Butter Cups
Los Angeles-based protein bar manufacturer Quest Nutrition recently introduced its newest product, Quest Cravings Peanut Butter Cups. Made with pure non-Dutch processed chocolate, each serving has over 20 grams of high quality protein. Additionally, the products contain no soy or sugar, sweetened instead with a blend of erythritol, monk fruit and sucralose. This enables a…
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The Healthy and Exotic Mediterranean Diet
Recent research has shown that the Mediterranean diet helps in reducing the at-risk level for heart attacks and other cardiovascular related ailments by nearly 30%. The diet mainly consists of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole-grains, as well as fish. It also reduces the level of dairy products consumed and cuts down on the amount of…
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The Positive Trend of Almonds
The year 2013 is projected to see a rise in the number of consumers eating almonds. With the current culture of snacking slowly replacing the traditional three meals a day and the increased consumer awareness about dietary issues, more and more attention is being paid to healthy snacks. These snacks are slowly becoming the preferred…
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Whole Grains as a Fiber Source
Research studies have shown adequate consumption of fiber is essential to protect the body against obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes mellitus. Fiber also serves the crucial role of promoting digestive health. Whole grains are among the key sources of fiber. An Overview of Whole Grains Whole grains are characterized by the essential components and the…