Chemicals are often associated with something unnatural or harmful, negatively affecting our health through exposure or consumption. Then again, certain chemicals are essential for good health. If you’re familiar with the periodic table of elements, you might recall some of the symbols for chemicals that are naturally present in the environment. AIM Members may recognizeContinue reading “The World of Phytonutrients”
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Inside Edible Plants
The plant kingdom has provided the world’s healthiest source of nutrition since the dawn of time. Today, we know that there are over 50,000 edible plants on the planet. Of course, only a small fraction of those end up in our meals. Just 12 plant sources along with five animal sources make up around 75Continue reading “Inside Edible Plants”
Sports Pack Fuel for Staying Active
We all need wholesome nutrition to remain energized and healthy. When you add exercise time to your daily activity, your body can use additional nutritional fuel. If exercise is a significant part of your lifestyle or it is something you plan to initiate, the nutrients in the Sports Pack can give your body just whatContinue reading “Sports Pack Fuel for Staying Active”
A Brief Supplemental History
With an extensive line of AIM products that boost nutritional intake, it is interesting to take a look back at how and when dietary supplements first arrived on the scene. It is a relatively recent history, including the inception of The AIM Companies ™ back in April of 1982. Vitamin Time It wasn’t until theContinue reading “A Brief Supplemental History”
The Good Kind of Strain
Lactobacillus gasseri Bifidobacterium bifidum Bifidobacterium longumThey might be a bit hard to pronounce, but the three strains of bacteria in FloraFood are good ones. Choosing this trio of probiotics to repopulate your microbiota does your body good by maintaining digestive and overall health. Lactobacillus gasseri happens to be one of the main species of goodContinue reading “The Good Kind of Strain”
Nutritional Boost for Winter
Depending on where you live in North America, you may be in the middle of a February freeze, one of the coldest times of the year. And there are chilling reasons why this is so. Interestingly enough, the winter solstice in late December is the day when minimal sun exposure occurs, so it would beContinue reading “Nutritional Boost for Winter”
AIM for a High-Fiber Intake
Everything old is new again, including theories on the benefits of fiber. In 2019, The Lancet revisited the 1969 hypothesis of Denis Burkitt, aka Fiber Man: modern health issues are related to low-fiber intakes.Burkitt recommended at least 50 grams of fiber daily based on his experiences in Africa, where he treated middle-aged Ugandans who consumedContinue reading “AIM for a High-Fiber Intake”
Staying Alkaline
One of the ways you maintain good health is by maintaining a slightly alkaline environment in your body. Acidity creates the ideal atmosphere for disease to flourish. The fact of the matter is that the life of all animals and plants depends on the acid-base balance. Determining alkalinity and acidity involves the measuring of pH:Continue reading “Staying Alkaline”
Peace of Mind for Parents
Shared by Janine Durrant,Blue Diamond DirectorGlenstantia, South Africa It is so valuable to give your children the opportunity to be involved in a routine of taking supplements. It develops a sense of accomplishment and responsibility while delivering a great life lesson for a healthy lifestyle. AIM products such as the Garden Trio can provide parentsContinue reading “Peace of Mind for Parents”
Weight Loss Pack
Two of the most popular New Year’s resolutions go hand in hand: losing weight and getting fit. If you are not overweight, getting fit means integrating moderate physical activity into your lifestyle on a regular basis: at least 30 minutes daily. You might ask, “What exactly is moderate physical activity?” You may be surprised thatContinue reading “Weight Loss Pack”
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