Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Add Almonds to Your Diet and Benefit from This Power Food

It is well known that almonds provide a wealth of health benefits. And, if you haven't added them to your weekly diet you're missing out. Here's a recipe from WebMD to get you started with a delicious meal (link to the full story below):

Almonds: The New Power Food
Nutrient-dense and delicious, almonds have all sorts of health benefits. Plus, try our savory squash and almond soup recipe.
By Chloe Thompson for WebMD the Magazine

A symbol of hope and prosperity in Eastern cultures, the almond used to be known for its fat content but has now made its way to the top of power-food lists. This nutrient-dense tree nut -- from the same family as peaches and apricots -- has become best known for its many health benefits. Eating a handful of almonds a day may lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease, heart attack, and diabetes. These tasty tidbits are also an excellent source of vitamin E (a powerful antioxidant) and manganese -- 1 ounce (that’s about 24 almonds) has 35% and 32% of the RDA respectively. And with only 1 gram of saturated fat, 13 grams of healthy mono- and polyunsaturated fats, 6 grams of protein, and 160 calories per ounce, it's clear that almonds are a friend of any true health nut. Read the full story and get the recipe here: Almonds: The New Power Food

Monday, January 11, 2010

Marketing: Do Virtual Health Clubs Worry Real Gyms? - Advertising Age - News

Will virtual health clubs now entering the arena steal would-be weight losers from their bricks-and-mortar competitors? The number of online health and fitness programs has exploded in growth. And, it seems we have a fitness franchise in every shopping center. Who will win in the long run? Advertising Age has an interesting article on the topic (visit the link below to read the full story):

Marketing: Do Virtual Health Clubs Worry Real Gyms? - Advertising Age - News

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