Posted on September 20, 2008 by chriskolba
By Catherine Lewis, AHJ Editor – Published: June 10, 2008
Have you ever heard the term “super-foods”? In keeping with other “supers” such as Superman, super powers and super human, it would seem that super-foods would be something that could help you – definitely not hurt you. They certainly are part of one of the most talked about [...]
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Posted on July 18, 2008 by chriskolba
For the longest time people have focused on calcium and vitamin D for bone health. While important, without adequate magnesium (Mg) the absorption of calcium is hindered. Magnesium is stored in our bones and is a buffering mineral when our blood becomes too acidic or when needed in other areas of the body. Many [...]
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Posted on May 23, 2008 by chriskolba
Many people often substitute high sugar and caffeine drinks for quality hydration. Soda, coffee and teas contain caffeine and sugar, which can dehydrate as well as add extra calories and rob your bones of calcium. Dehydration can lead to false sugar cravings, which can turn into extra pounds which most people nowadays dont need! Substitute your soda [...]
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