Why Your Body Thanks You Every Time You Eat Organic Nutrition Bars

Last Updated on Saturday, 16 January 2010 01:20 Written by Natural Health Team Saturday, 16 January 2010 01:20

Certified organic nutrition Bars is made with whole, cold processed, fruits and nuts. The folks at Pure Bar have taken all the best that Mother Nature provides, molded it into a rich, chewy nutrition bar, and made it available to you across the country in fine retailers such as Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Mother’s, Ralph’s, Henry’s and others. To find the store nearest you, click on the links below.

Many people wonder how they created such a moist chewy nutrition bar with all the right “ingredients” for fast, efficient processing in your body. The PureBar organic ingredients retain their high antioxidant content because they do not subject the ingredients to heat. Eating organic, minimally processed foods like the Pure Nutrition Bar is important to looking and feeling your best and maintaining a strong and healthy body.

Here’s why:

When contemplating the health and beauty of our bodies, we need to remember one very important fact: Our bodies are constantly renewing and rebuilding dead and damaged cells. We are in a constant state of remodeling, so to speak. Our bodies have only one source from which to gather all the supplies of building and renewing the cells of our organs and brain, as well as our skin, hair, teeth and nails – this one source of raw materials is the food we eat. It’s why stores that provide raw, organic food and nutrition bars such as Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Markets, are quickly gaining in popularity these days.

It is so important to be aware of this connection because what we choose to eat will ultimately effect how healthy we feel and look – our “glow” so to speak. This means choosing whole, organic, minimally or unprocessed foods that pack the most nutritional punch per bite. These are the foods that provide the highest quality raw materials with which to build and rebuild our bodies from the inside out.

Certified Organic ingredients in every Pure Bar:

All of the ingredients in this nutrition bar are certified organic. This means they are free of pesticides and herbicides that are toxic to our bodies and can build up and cause damage to our cells. When cells are damaged it opens the door for disease and premature aging.

High in antioxidants:

The dates, tart cherries, wild blueberries, cranberries, raisins, apples, and raw nuts in the PureBar are loaded with antioxidants that protect your cells from damaging toxins in the environment and internally. They protect us from disease and keep our immune system strong. Having healthy cells internally and externally helps us look and feel our best.

High in Omega 3 fats:

Each Pure nutrition bar has more than 400mg of Omega 3 fats. These fats are important in keeping our hearts healthy by removing bad cholesterol. And, they are important in brain function as our brains use these essential fats to grow, develop and maintain healthy connections. These beneficial fats also give our skin, hair and nails a healthy glow.

High in fiber:

Each Pure bar provides 4-5 grams of organic fiber, which is important in keeping our digestive system healthy and active. This also keeps our immune system strong.

6-7 grams Organic Vegan Protein:

Pure Bars provide protein through a gentle Brown Rice Protein, which is easy to digest. And because it’s vegan (from a plant), it is a healthier source of protein.

No refined sugars:

We all get too much sugar in our diets. Refined sugar is like poison to our cells – it speeds up cellular damage, feeds disease and raises our glycemic levels. Eating a product such as a Pure healthy nutrition bar with no refined sugar is simply better for our bodies and overall well being.

When we eat organic, minimally processed foods like the PureBar, our bodies thank us.

* We have more energy.

* Our skin and nails have a healthier glow.

* We are able to maintain optimal weight.

* We have a stronger immune system.

* We can feel and see the results of giving our bodies the highest quality building blocks with which to build and renew our cells.

The Pure Bar, sold in fine markets such as Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods, comes in a bright white (read: clean ingredients!) wrapper. You’ll either find it in the “snack bar/energy bar” aisle or in the “raw foods” aisle.

Look for the six scrumptious flavors and contact them to tell them what your favorite flavor is. Join the Pure Circle today to receive recipes, healthy snack ideas for kids, and more information on how your purchase of just 3 Pure bars will result in a tree being planted in your honor!

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5 Ways to Naturally Lower Cholesterol

Last Updated on Tuesday, 5 January 2010 01:39 Written by Natural Health Team Tuesday, 5 January 2010 01:39

If you’ve been diagnosed with high cholesterol, you’re probably trying to come up with ways to lower your cholesterol before turning to medications like Zocor or Lipitor. If so, then you’ve come to the right place. Below are 5 things you can do to help lower your cholesterol naturally.

1. Know your numbers. Men and women ages 20 years old and up should have their cholesterol levels checked at least once a year, more often if you have high cholesterol. That means that even healthy young people with no history of high cholesterol should get tested. A cholesterol problem could sneak up on you and the earlier it’s detected, the easier time you’ll have lowering those numbers.

2. Lose weight. People who carry around extra weight run a higher risk of having high cholesterol, but more important, they have a harder time lowering too-high levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol.

3. Exercise. This will help you lose weight and will help keep your heart healthy. Studies show that people who engage in regular daily brisk walks have up to 75% less chance of heart attack. And that’s just walking! Imagine how happy your heart, arteries, and veins will be if you join a kickboxing class, do power yoga, or start jogging a few miles a day!

4. Eat healthy fats. People with high cholesterol need to learn the difference between healthy fats and unhealthy fats. Healthy fats are those that are made of monounsaturated fats and include peanut butter, canola oil, and avocados. These have been shown to not only reduce LDL cholesterol, but raise the good HDL cholesterol at the same time. Omega-3 fatty acids are also included in this category.

5. Consume fiber-rich foods. Lower high cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease without buying drugs from your online drugstore with this simple rule: Fiber should be your new best friend. Both soluble and insoluble fibers (but more soluble) will help lower LDL cholesterol levels, aid digestion, keep arteries clear, and even help curb your appetite. Fiber-rich foods include fruit, vegetables, and whole grains.

This article was written by Dr. Elliot Spencer, a cardiologist who specializes in heart health, weight loss, and exercise.

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Choosing an Insurance Provider

Last Updated on Monday, 4 January 2010 12:58 Written by Natural Health Team Monday, 4 January 2010 12:58

When buying insurance – auto insurance, health insurance, home insurance, life insurance or renters insurance – choosing your insurance provider is a big part of the decision process. When you compare insurance quotes it’s easy to see the different prices offered by different insurance providers, but cost alone may not go into your insurance purchase decision. Your insurance provider should help you get the best possible coverage at the best possible price.

Your insurance provider must be licensed to sell insurance in your state so make use of your state’s insurance department. This department can provide you with recommendations for insurance providers and it keeps a file on insurance providers with complaints and recommendations. Check into any complaints to find out why some customers had problems with different insurance providers. Also don’t be afraid to use your social network and friends for recommendations on insurance providers.

It should go without stating, but on the subject of insurance licensing make sure your insurance provider is licensed to sell insurance in your state and absolutely avoid any unlicensed insurance providers.

It’s also worthwhile to look beyond the lowest price when choosing an insurance provider and take experience into account. Insurance agents are paid the same commission percentage regardless of their experience level. Often a more experienced insurance provider can help you maximize your coverage while saving you the most money over the long term.

A regular review of your insurance policy is a service you should expect from your insurance provider. Before buying insurance, ask the potential providers how often they will look over your policy with you. These reviews ensure your insurance policy is not outdated in any way and that you have the coverage you want.

A final consideration when choosing an insurance provider is they are your support and assistance when accidents, catastrophe or disaster strikes. You want an insurance provider who will fight for your side to resolve any claim you have to make on your insurance.

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South Florida: The Skin Belt

Last Updated on Friday, 25 December 2009 01:55 Written by Natural Health Team Friday, 25 December 2009 01:55

South Florida offers so many different types of skin care treatments that residents are starting to refer to it as the “Skin Belt.” The moniker “Sun belt” definately had an impact on this nickname, but the amount of skin care companies and treatments that are accessible in South Florida is off the charts. People are flocking to South Florida to treat their skin and get some of the best skin care products and treatments available today.

If you open up any City Pages, New Times, or other locally made publication, you will see a plethora of advertisements from cosmetic surgeons and skin care manufacturers alike that are helping people look younger. Of course, places like Aventura are popular with women who are looking at skin and cosmetic surgeries from breast augmentation to Dysport. Every high-end hotel on the Miami skyline has some sort of wellness spa, and many of them come with some of the best follow-up skin care treatments that are aimed to reduce wrinkles, help get rid of dark circles around the eyes, and smooth out skin on the neck.

So why do so many skin care professionals choose to set up their operation in the Skin Belt? Here are a few reasons….

1. Miami’s location makes it very simple to import ingredients from laboratories overseas. Many of the best ingredients come from labs in other parts of the world, such as Europe.

2. Companies can deliver to international customers much faster than their competitors outside of the “Skin Belt.”

3. Many local companies and spa’s are business-to-business customers private labeling or distributing the locally made skin care products.

4. The local population is affected each and every day by the sun. Skin care consumers are very abundant in South Florida.

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Hypertension and Stroke (Health Tip)

Last Updated on Friday, 25 December 2009 01:36 Written by Natural Health Team Friday, 25 December 2009 01:36

Hypertension is one of the leading causes of stroke. But there are ways to reduce your risk.

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