Your Health ...

By Karen Robes Meeks, Staff Writer
Press-Telegram, Long Beach CA
 
Aug. 17th, 2008
 

Carol's Nutrition Nuggets: Snacking: Heaven or Hell?

Coffeehouses to get a Jumpstart on eating healthy ...

Raising the Nutrition Bar ...

By Heather Posey (Staff Writer)
 
Mar. 6th, 2008
There’s a new nutrition bar out there and it’s making its debut at three local It’s A Grind Coffee House locations. Whether as a snack to go with one’s coffee or tea, or as a healthy solution to a much needed energy boost, local LongBeach resident Linda Ikeda has got what she believes is a great “jumpstart” to anyone’s day.
 
by By Carol Berg Sloan, RD
Nutrition Columnist for Signal Tribune Newspaper
 
Mar. 20th, 2008
I write about snacking quite a bit because my clients like to graze and say they are always hungry. Snacking is good; our bodies run most efficiently if they receive many small meals during waking hours. The question is, though… what are healthy snacks?
 
FDA states:
A food's fiber content also may be of interest to consumers seeking "heart-healthy" foods. Some studies suggest that dietary fiber--that is, fiber from foods such as fruits, vegetables and grains--may help lower the risk of heart disease.
The Daily Value for fiber is 25 g. This is based roughly on FDA and USDA reference amounts of 11.5 g of fiber per 1,000 calories. Fiber information is important for weight reduction, too. Being overweight is a risk factor for heart disease, and reducing fat while increasing fiber can benefit those who want to lose or maintain their weight.

Do you know that each Jumpstarter bar has 13-14 %DV of fiber?

Example:  Raisin Bar: 13% DV. 3 grams in a 1.8 oz bar!

Appleberry Bars contain only 6 g of sugar!

Compare with other energy bars.

Always supplement your diet with fresh fruits and vegetables.

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