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Coconut Water by Vita Coco®

Posted by on Jan 30, 2012 in Twinkie's Favorites | Comments Off on Coconut Water by Vita Coco®

Vita Coco’s an all-natural, super-hydrating, fat-free, cholesterol-free, nutrient-packed, potassium-stacked, mega-electrolyte coconut water! What is Coconut Water? Many people seem to get coconut water a little mixed up with coconut milk, but there’s a big difference between the two. Coconut water comes from inside younger coconuts filled with a clear, electrolyte-rich juice that contains zero fat and zero cholesterol. Coconut milk is what is produced from grating the coconut meat of older, brown coconuts: a white, rich liquid containing oils and fat, and often used as an ingredient in cooking and baking. Health Benefits of Coconut Water Coconut water is loaded with potassium (more than two bananas!), which is a great way to keep the body hydrated naturally and prevents cramping. Coconut water naturally contains more electrolytes than leading sports drinks – without any of the added sugars or processed...

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How to Make Sense of Your Cholesterol Levels

Posted by on Jan 26, 2012 in Health | Comments Off on How to Make Sense of Your Cholesterol Levels

Did you know that cholesterol is required in several important body functions? That’s right, you actually need cholesterol! Conventional doctors will neglect to tell you this, and unnecessarily prescribe statins or cholesterol-lowering drugs, putting you at risk of well-documented side effects. Why? Pharmaceutical drugs are big business! Of course, that’s another story entirely. Check out this infographic about cholesterol and help others by sharing this with your family and friends! Feel free to follow us, however you...

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Is Organic always more expensive?

Posted by on Jan 19, 2012 in Twinkie | Comments Off on Is Organic always more expensive?

I was just as my local grocery store and found something worth mentioning (oh, and making a short video clip of it, of course!)… Organic avocados were cheaper than conventionally grown avocados. Here’s my proof: Feel free to follow us, however you...

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Hostess Brand Files for Bankruptcy

Posted by on Jan 12, 2012 in Health | 2 comments

Hostess Brands Files for Bankruptcy In the news this week, I found out that Hostess (who makes fatty and sugar treat such as Twinkie’s) has filed for Bankruptcy. “Hostess went through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy back in 2004 and had trouble regaining its footing afterwards, in spite of investments and loans from private equity firms and hedge funds. The Journal reports that Hostess has lined up financing that would allow it to continue operating while in bankruptcy, so its ovens won’t be shut off just yet.” – TIME Magazine Your “Vote” Counts The every day consumer, like you and me, has more power than we realize. Business is all about supply and demand, and with the recent bankruptcy news we realize that there just isn’t a big enough demand for Hostess snacks anymore. Thanks to a more health conscious...

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Benefits and Sources of Vitamin A

Posted by on Jan 9, 2012 in Nutrition | Comments Off on Benefits and Sources of Vitamin A

There are two main sources that you can obtain vitamin A naturally. 1) Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that comes from animal foods such as calf liver. 2) Vitamin A comes from Carotenoids (alpha-, beta-, and gamma- carotene) which our bodies convert into Vitamin A and comes from many fruits and vegetables. Check out the many health benefits of Vitamin A and find out how to get more of it in your healthy lifestyle! Health Benefits of Vitamin A • Vitamin A has been shown to help fight against age-related ocular diseases such as macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma. Vitamin A helps to improve night vision by allowing the eyes to more effectively distinguish between light and dark. • Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant and can help protect us against skin diseases and some cancers. • Vitamin A plays an important role with...

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Twinkie’s Challenge: Obtain Vitamins and Minerals Naturally

Posted by on Jan 2, 2012 in Twinkie's Challenge | Comments Off on Twinkie’s Challenge: Obtain Vitamins and Minerals Naturally

Many of us take vitamin and mineral pills to ensure optimal health, but what if you could obtain those essential vitamins and minerals naturally, by the foods you eat? Throughout the year, I am going to write a dedicated article each month about how you can obtain essential vitamin and minerals – naturally. I’ll even discuss why the vitamins and minerals are so important to your overall health. As the year goes on, I will link the articles from here: Vitamins • Vitamin A • B Vitamins • Vitamin C • Vitamin D • Vitamin E • Vitamin K Minerals • Calcium • Chromium • Magnesium • Phosphorus • Potassium • Sulfur Feel free to follow us, however you...

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