It’s been pretty well documented that a lack of sleep can make it harder for a person to lose weight. Those who don’t acquire adequate shut-eye have a greater propensity to make poor eating decisions, like ravenously devouring dozens of frosted donuts. Also, research shows that night owls are more likely to indulge in carb-centric midnight snacking. PoorContinue reading “Sleep Well and Lose Weight with ProPeas!”
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Vegans May Be Missing These Key Nutrients
Most people aren’t vegans or vegetarians. A little over 3% of the American population identifies as vegetarian and only about .05% eat a strict vegan diet. That’s over a million people, and that number is growing. In the last five years, a lot of key research has emerged that’s shown that vegetable-based diets are extremely beneficial.Continue reading “Vegans May Be Missing These Key Nutrients”
Meet the Newest AIM Athlete Sue Phillips-Leclerc
Obstacle course racing is an up-and-coming sport, growing exponentially in popularity. The competition is fierce, but the activity is enjoyable and accessible enough that any fitness-minded person who wants to can sign up and spend an afternoon leaping walls, swinging from monkey bars or crawling through mud beneath barbed wire. In 2011, one million Americans participated in an obstacle course race ofContinue reading “Meet the Newest AIM Athlete Sue Phillips-Leclerc”
Magnesium Linked to Healthier Arteries
Magnesium is essential for heart health. In the past, studies have linked it to a lower risk of coronary heart disease and cardiac arrhythmia, better blood pressure and managing preeclampsia. Big-time Magnesium lovers may now not be surprised to learn that the wonderful element might also improve arterial health. This good news comes courtesy of Nutrition Journal. Researchers tested theContinue reading “Magnesium Linked to Healthier Arteries”
The Healthy Art of Betty Ann Brush
Betty Ann Brush was born with a 1 in a 1,000 chance of living. She came into the world with a cancerous tumor growing near her left eye. The tumor was surgically removed. Radiation and cobalt treatments were given when she was only six weeks old. It was confirmed that she was legally blind in her left eye. Diagnosed with anemia, jaundiceContinue reading “The Healthy Art of Betty Ann Brush”
Large Scale Study: “Protein Keeps You Full”
Most of you have heard by now that protein increases feelings of fullness. This is due to a number of small, insular studies. However, this premise had never been tested on a larger, more diverse set of populations. Researchers decided to combine all the information from the previous studies to try and conclusively prove this effect. TheirContinue reading “Large Scale Study: “Protein Keeps You Full””
CoCoa LeafGreens and FloraFood: A Winning Combination
Cocoa and probiotics seem like an unlikely pair, but if you think about it, there was probably a time when peanut butter didn’t know jelly’s sweet embrace or when bacon was eggless. But a new study from the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry suggests that the gut microbiome interacts with cocoa flavanols and their confluence may help staveContinue reading “CoCoa LeafGreens and FloraFood: A Winning Combination”
Flavonoids Linked to Better Weight Management
If you’re a fan of fruits, vegetables and wholefood juice concentrates made from those things, then I have some good news for you. A new study published in the British Medical Journal has discovered that flavonoids from fruits and vegetables may help reduce weight gain. Researchers looked at data gathered in the Nurse’s Health Study, theContinue reading “Flavonoids Linked to Better Weight Management”
A High-Fiber Diet May Lower Risk of Breast Cancer
There’s been a real bulk of fiber news these past few weeks. It’s been linked to a healthier gut, a lower risk of lung disease, fewer Crohn’s disease flare ups, and it has also been found to help with weight loss for the umpteenth time. The latest study discovered that women who ate more high-fiber foods duringContinue reading “A High-Fiber Diet May Lower Risk of Breast Cancer”
A Great Testimony Has Grown My AIM Business
I am a mother of four children ages 11 (Zani), 9 (Roan), 7 (Carla) and 2 (Jolanda). As a mom, my children and I have struggled a lot with health issues. I went in search of a more natural way of solving our health problems. I met Royal Emerald Director Madaleine Helm in July 2014. My son Roan wasContinue reading “A Great Testimony Has Grown My AIM Business”
