Eat Your Fruits And Vegetables
"Eat your fruits and vegetables" is one of the tried and true  recommendations for a healthy diet - and for good reason. Eating plenty  of fruits and vegetables can help you ward off heart disease and stroke, control blood pressure and cholesterol, prevent some types of cancer,  avoid a painful intestinal ailment called diverticulitis, and guard against cataract and macular degeneration, two common causes of vision loss.

What does "plenty" mean? More than most Americans consume.  The latest dietary guidelines call for five to thirteen servings of  fruits and vegetables a day.

The largest and longest study to date, done as part of the  Harvard-based Nurses' Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-up  Study, included almost 110,000 men and women whose health and dietary  habits were followed for 14 years. The higher the average daily intake  of fruits and vegetables, the lower the chances of developing  cardiovascular disease.

Increasing fruit and vegetable intake by as little as one  serving per day can have a real impact on heart disease risk. According  to these two Harvard studies, for every extra serving of fruits and  vegetables that participants added to their diets per day, their risk of heart disease dropped by 4 percent.

Fruits and vegetables are clearly an important part of a good diet. Almost everyone can benefit from eating more of them, but variety is as important as quantity. No single fruit or vegetable provides all  of the nutrients you need to be healthy. The key lies in the variety of  different fruits and vegetables that you eat.

That’s why your favorite Wholefood Farmacy foods are made  from a wide variety of fruits and veggies! Fruitalicious, Fruitalicious  Plus, Veggielicious, and Veggielicious Spice offer a very delicious and  very convenient way for you, your family and your children to get plenty of fruits and veggies every day.

Fruitalicious
Fruitalicious is a sweet, fruity alternative to traditional snack foods. It is a  combination of low-pressure and sun-dried ingredients: Apples, Raisins,  Banana, Strawberry, Mango, Raspberry, Dates, Coconut, Currants, Figs, Cranberry, & Red Flame Raisins. This raw fruit snack packs a  powerful fruity punch. Fruitalicious is a tasty immune boosting treat  that is also a great source of dietary fiber & slow sugars.

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Veggielicious
Veggielicious is a healthy, crispy alternative to traditional snack foods. It is a  combination of 10 low pressure dried vegetables: Zucchini, Broccoli,  Green Beans, Sweet Corn, Peas, Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Red Peppers, Green Onions, & Carrots. This complete meal is packaged as a  convenient snack and contains everything you need to stay energized  throughout the day, the healthy way!

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Nutrition For Teens!

Research from the Harvard School of Public Health shows that  teenagers who get enough of the nutrients commonly found in fruits and  fish are more prone to healthy lungs and to have less risk of asthma,  coughing and wheezing. The study results were published Monday July 9th , 2007 in the July issue of Chest.

Burns and her team of researchers found that teens with the  lowest intake of fruit and especially vitamin C had weaker lungs  compared to the others. Teens that ate less vitamin E, found in  vegetable oil and nuts, were more likely to have asthma.

Many studies have connected healthy eating habits with  strong, healthy lungs, so Burns and her colleagues surveyed and tested  2,112 12th-graders from the United States and Canada .

In keeping with previous surveys, they found that many  teenagers ate less than the recommended amounts of fruits and  vegetables.  They also found that teens that consumed less fruit and  lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids were more likely to have asthma and  respiratory symptoms such as wheezing. Even moderate amounts of the  omega-3 fatty acids are protective according to Burns who added that  walnuts and flaxseeds are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids.

As parents, we can do our children and teenagers a big favor  by keeping healthy convenient whole foods on hand and ready to go at all hours of the day.  Keeping a supply of your favorite Wholefood Farmacy  foods on hand is a great way to support the good nutrition of your  children and teenagers. Farmacy Pro Power is also a wonderfully  delicious daily Superfood Green Drink that offers whole body nutritional support in only one serving a day.

When your teenagers open the refrigerator or the cupboard looking for a snack - what are they going to find?

Farmacy Pro Power
Farmacy Pro-Power is a delicious superfood green drink, enhanced with sought  after probiotics, that is designed to offer smooth, clean energy  combined with whole body nutritional support in only one serving per day. The refreshing mint taste is pleasing to the palate and the wonderful nutritional blend will be pleasing to your body, mind,  and spirit.

Farmacy Pro-Power is a combination of our proprietary Energy  Blend, Immune Support Blend, Digestion Blend, Cellular Repair  Antioxidant Blend, and Healthy Aging Blend.

• Energy Blend: Siberian Ginseng - Eleutherococcus, Suma,  Stevia, Bamboo, Cinnamon, Gingko Biloba - 24%, Equisetum Arvense,  Lecithin Powder, Nova Scotia Dulse.

• Immune Support Blend: Silymarin Silibum Marianum - 80%,  Damiana, Astragalus Membranaceous, and Royal Jelly 5%, Plant Enzymes:  Lipase, Protease, Amylase, & Cellulase.

• Digestion Blend: Organic Flax Seed Meal, Rice Bran Powder,  Apple Fiber, Apple Pectin, a healthy Non-Dairy Probiotic Culture blend  (Lactobacillius Acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhammosus, Lactobacillus  Bulgaricus, Bifidobacterium breve and Bifidobacterium Longum) at 12  billion CFU per gram and plant based digestion enzymes: Lipase,  Protease, Amylase, & Cellulase.

• Cellular Repair Antioxidant Blend: Natural Rose Hips and  Acerola Berry Powder, Orange Juice Powder, Bioflavonoids (Citrus),  Blueberry Powder, Grape Seed Extract - 92%, Pineapple Powder, Green Tea  Catechins - 60%, Red Raspberry Powder, Turmeric Powder, Dandelion,  Freeze Dried Aloe Vera, Spearmint, Ginger Powder, Vitamin E (d-alpha  tocopherol).

• Healthy Aging Blend: Organic Barley Grass Powder, Organic  Beet Powder, Carrot Powder, Parsley Powder, Chlorella (cracked cell),  Spirulina Powder and Watercress Powder.

• Antioxidants found in Red Raspberries, Blueberries, and Green Tea can help extend the life of your cells and aid in healthy aging.  Silicia rich Bamboo and Horsetail can help strengthen hair, nails, and  connective tissues (ligaments, muscles, bones, joints, and skin).  Ginger, Tumeric, and Aloe Vera can help reduce inflammation and support  the recovery of sore muscles. Milk Thistle, Dandelion, Parsley,  Watercress, and fiber all contribute to cleansing of the liver, kidneys, and colon.

 Moreover, Farmacy Pro-Power contains absolutely NO fillers,  added sugar, yeast, corn, wheat, soy protein, dairy, egg, MSG, GMOs,  preservatives, or artificial ingredients.

Farmacy Pro-Power is appealing to young and old alike and  will offer a wonderful alternative to commercial energy drinks. Many  parents are concerned about popular commercial energy drinks which are  little more than a combination of processed sugar, caffeine, artificial  coloring, and chemical preservatives. Now you and your kids can enjoy  the pure, smooth, clean energy that nature provides combined with  amazing whole body nutritional support.

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Yams & Heart Disease
Yams are a good source of both potassium and vitamin B6, two nutrients  that your body needs every day.  Vitamin B6 helps your body break down a  substance called homocysteine , which can cause damage to blood vessel  walls. High intakes of vitamin B6 have been shown to reduce the risk of  heart disease.

Potassium is a mineral that helps to control blood pressure.  In the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) study, one study  group ate servings of fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy food in place of snacks and sweets. This approach offered more potassium, magnesium  and calcium. After eight weeks, this group lowered their blood pressure  by an average of 5.5 points (systolic) over 3.0 points (diastolic). Yams also contain a storage protein called D ioscorin .

Preliminary research suggests that Dioscorin can help your  body to achieve increased kidney blood flow thereby reducing blood  pressure.

In addition, Yams' complex carbohydrates and fiber deliver  the goods gradually, slowing the rate at which their sugars are released and absorbed into the bloodstream. Because they're rich in fiber, yams  fill you up without filling out your hips and waistline. Yams are also a good source of manganese, a trace mineral that helps with carbohydrate  metabolism and is a cofactor in a number of enzymes important in energy  production and antioxidant defenses. Farmacy Gourmet V-10 Creamy Yam Soup is a delicious way to offer your body all of the  wonderful benefits that Yams have to offer.

Farmacy Gourmet V-10 Creamy Yam Soup
Farmacy Gourmet V-10 Creamy Yam Soup will feed your cells, brain, and emotions. This delicious soup is handcrafted from Yams, Sweet Corn, Onions,  Cashews, Stardust Pure Salt, Lemon Peel, All Spice, Ginger, Cloves, & Coconut. Mix 2 rounded tablespoons with water ---  hot or cold --- and it will make you feel "souper". This 8 oz. bag makes about 11 servings. "Favor the savor of flavor" with Farmacy Gourmet  V-10 Creamy Yam Soup!

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The Amazing Kernel
According to research completed in March 2001 by Dr. K. Phillips of  Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, the sunflower  kernel is rich in a number of nutrients that have been shown to protect  against cardiovascular and other diseases and to act as antioxidants and anti-carcinogens. When considered in aggregate, this amazing kernel packs a powerful nutritional punch. Sunflower kernels contain  high levels of vitamin E, betaine, phenolic acids, and choline. In  addition, the kernel is a good source of arginine and lignans. Each of  these compounds, while perhaps unfamiliar to the layperson, has been  studied by the scientific community and shown to offer a variety of  health benefits.

• Vitamin E (Tocopherols): May protect against cardiovascular disease.
• Betaine: May protect against cardiovascular disease.
• Phenolic acids (chlorogenic acid): Antioxidant and anti-carcinogen.
• Choline: Plays a role in memory and cognitive function.
• Arginine: Potential heart benefits.
• Lignans: May protect against heart disease and some cancers; lowers LDL cholesterol and triglyceride.

 Sunflower seeds offer an easy way to add some crunch, taste,  and nutrition to a variety of foods. Toss them over your salad, mix them in with popcorn, serve them a la carte, or even add them to your fresh  baked, whole grain breads and muffins.

When you’re on the go, you can find sunflower seeds in many  of your favorite Wholefood Farmacy foods such as Phi Plus,  Cornaborealis, Corn of Plenty, and ClariPhi.

Corn of Plenty
Corn of Plenty is a  zesty combination of Maize Corn, Pecans, Cashews,  Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Soy Nuts, Grape Seed Oil, with a hint of our own Cajun Spice blend to fire things up a bit. This spicy, crunchy  corn snack is also high in protein and contains no sulfur, artificial  additives, preservatives, or partially hydrogenated oils or fats.

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