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Obesity: Part of the Solution is to Consume more Fruits and Fiber

Posted by ianhealth on July 2, 2008

People who consume more fruit and fiber are more likely to have healthier body weights, according to researchers at the University of Texas at Austin. Two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese. Carrying around extra body fat increases the risk for a host of diseases, and cardiovascular disease is at the very top, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While obesity is a very complex problem and researchers and health professionals continue to seek answers for safe and effective weight-loss options, one simple solution for achieving a healthier body weight is to eat more fruits and fiber. Fiber-rich foods include whole grains, vegetables and legumes. 

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Lifelong Prebiotic Supplements: Good Health Begins in the Gut

Posted by ianhealth on June 2, 2008

The intestinal bifidobacteria (naturally occurring gut beneficial bacteria) decreases in old age.  The decrease is often considered as one of the causes of aging, immunity decreases, and adult diseases such as cancer and arthritis. 

About 70% of our immune system is said to be in our digestive tract.  Probiotics (beneficial bacteria) and/or lifelong prebiotic supplements help reinforce the natural gut flora thus boosting gut health and immunity.

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