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Healthy Foods Deliver Defense Against Cancer and Heart Disease

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The vitamins and minerals in "good-for-you" nourishment provide energy for daily living, help the body grow and repair and can prevent diet-related illnesses like cancer and heart disease.

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  • The vitamins and minerals in "good-for-you" nourishment provide energy for daily living, help the body grow and repair and can prevent diet-related illnesses like cancer and heart disease.
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, followed by cancer.
  • There are a number of factors that can increase the risk of developing heart disease, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity and diabetes .
  • Research shows that in addition to inhibiting colon, prostate and breast cancer cell growth, they can also protect against heart disease.

Peanuts: A Low-Glycemic Food

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

ALBANY, Ga. , Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For those who have type 2 diabetes or are trying to prevent the onset of the disease, identifying foods that are best for a daily diet is imperative. The goal is to regulate blood sugar levels and prevent sugar spikes that can damage blood vessels and lead to kidney and vision complications.

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  • These foods are referred to as low glycemic and can help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
  • Peanuts have a low glycemic index of 14, and research over the years has documented their positive impact on diabetes prevention.
  • There are also dessert recipes like Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars that use peanut flour, calorie-free sweetener and peanut butter.
  • As an independent forum, The Peanut Institute is uniquely positioned to work with all segments of the food industry, the research community, academia, consumer organizations and governmental institutions.

AI and 10 seconds of voice can screen for diabetes, new study in Mayo Clinic journal reveals

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231018399115/en/
    A new clinical study by Klick Labs found that AI and 10 seconds of voice could change the way people screen for diabetes, offering better access and lowers costs than current screening methods.
  • The findings, published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health, reported 89 percent accuracy for women and 86 percent accuracy for men in predicting Type 2 diabetes from acoustic voice features.
  • “Our research underscores the tremendous potential of voice technology in identifying Type 2 diabetes and other health conditions,” Fossat said.
  • More recently, their “Screening for Impaired Glucose Homeostasis: A Novel Metric of Glycemic Control” study appeared in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health.

Mary Kay Inc. Presents New Findings on the Benefits of a Botanical Leaf Extract at the American Society for Nutrition’s Annual Conference

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in skin care innovation and nutritional science, recently investigated the benefits of a botanical leaf extract when included in nutritional drinks containing protein, fat, and fiber.

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  • Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in skin care innovation and nutritional science, recently investigated the benefits of a botanical leaf extract when included in nutritional drinks containing protein, fat, and fiber.
  • (Credit: Mary Kay Inc.)
    “Beauty is about holistic wellness,” said Dr. Lucy Gildea, Chief Innovation Officer, Product & Science at Mary Kay.
  • “This is just one example of the amazing research and efforts of Mary Kay scientists,” said Jen Alfrey, Senior Director of Global Nutrition at Mary Kay.
  • Mary Kay holds more than 1,600 patents for products, technologies, and packaging designs in its global portfolio.

New Research Finds Consumption of Peanuts Supports Weight Loss, Lowers Blood Pressure and Improves Glucose Levels

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

ALBANY, Ga., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent study from the University of South Australia found daily consumption of lightly salted peanuts twice a day before meals led to weight loss, lowered blood pressure and improved fasting glucose levels [1]. The findings were recently published online in the peer-reviewed journal Nutrients and shared by The Peanut Institute. 

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  • "Peanuts are often avoided when people are trying to lose weight because they believe peanuts contain too many calories.
  • Lower Blood Pressure- Greater systolic blood pressure reductions were seen in the peanut-enriched group than the control group.
  • Peanuts contain one of the highest levels of arginine, an amino acid that helps to dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure.
  • The Effect of a Peanut-Enriched Weight Loss Diet Compared to a Low-Fat Weight Loss Diet on Body Weight, Blood Pressure, and Glycemic Control: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Nutrients.

Healthy, All-Natural Btein Bars, with Low GI Sugars, Combine Western Nutritional Science With Eastern Ayurveda Healthy Lifestyle

We combined the old with the new, said Hema Saran, founder of Atmabala, based in North Carolina, which makes Btein Bars.

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  • We combined the old with the new, said Hema Saran, founder of Atmabala, based in North Carolina, which makes Btein Bars.
  • We developed a protein energy bar with natural low Glycemic Index sugars that will not cause your blood sugar levels to spike.
  • American consumers need to maintain healthy blood sugar levels because there is a diabetes epidemic in America.
  • Btein Bars offers them a protein bar that will give them an energy boost without the sugar crash later.

Btein Bars, Makers of Healthy, Low-Glycemic Ayurvedic Protein Bars, Launch New Website

PALM BEACH, FL, Sept. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Btein protein bars this week announced the launch of their new website.

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  • PALM BEACH, FL, Sept. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Btein protein bars this week announced the launch of their new website.
  • Btein bars contain the ancient Ayurvedic herb, Ashwagandha (also known as Withania somnifera), which has been recognized for its medicinal properties for 1000s of years.
  • Also, this herb along with the high-quality essential protein in the Btein bars helps boost immunity.
  • With our new website, we give consumers the information they need to choose a healthy, great-tasting protein bar, Saran said.

Youtheory Launches Daily Fat Burner Designed to Promote Healthy Weight Management

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Friday, July 2, 2021

IRVINE, Calif., July 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Southern California based supplement company Youtheory has launched its Daily Fat Burner.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., July 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Southern California based supplement company Youtheory has launched its Daily Fat Burner.
  • This supplement is designed for customers desiring healthy weight management.
  • "Youtheory's Daily Fat Burner combined with a proper diet and lifestyle measures can get you back on track to becoming the best version of yourself."
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    Daily Fat Burner supplementation is a viable option for reducing abdominal fat, waist and hip circumference, and body weight as well as improving inflammatory, glycemic, and oxidative status.

Medtronic Announces Real-World Data on InPen™ and Extended Infusion Set* Pivotal Trial Data at the American Diabetes Association 81st Scientific Sessions

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Medtronic will be participating in this year's ADA virtual sessions with seven data presentations, a product theater, two on-demand learning sessions, and a virtual exhibit.

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  • Medtronic will be participating in this year's ADA virtual sessions with seven data presentations, a product theater, two on-demand learning sessions, and a virtual exhibit.
  • "Glycemic outcomes of new InPen smart insulin pen users who received virtual onboarding" poster presentation by Madison Smith, Ph.D., R.N.
  • "Infusion Set Survival and Performance During the Medtronic Extended-Wear Infusion Set (EWIS) Pivotal Trial" poster presentation by Bruce Buckingham, M.D.
  • "Patient Reported Satisfaction During the Medtronic Extended-Wear Infusion Set (EWIS) Pivotal Trial" poster presentation by Ron Brazg, M.D., FACE.

Glucose Health, Inc. Surpasses 2020 Sales at Amazon

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Healthy glycemic response means post-meal blood sugar rises and 1-2 hours later, when measured, generally does not exceed 140mg/dl.

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  • Healthy glycemic response means post-meal blood sugar rises and 1-2 hours later, when measured, generally does not exceed 140mg/dl.
  • Last year, total GLUCODOWN sales at Amazon were $260,462.
  • Just 145 days into fiscal 2021, total sales of GLUCODOWN at Amazon are $277,833.
  • In total, more than 20,000 containers of GLUCODOWN have now been purchased so far in 2021 by customers at Amazon.