Where Did All the Fiber Go?

Wednesday, 02. 11. 1931  –  Category: Blood Glucose, Cholesterol, Digestive Health, Heart Diseases, Heart Health, Nutrition, Oat Beta-Glucan, Soluble Fiber, Triglycerides, Weight Management

Fiber’s Disappearing Act
Most health experts believe we should be getting 25-35 grams of fiber every day.  As Americans, we consume on average 10-15 grams of fiber a day.  This is a problem.
The consumption of fiber in the human population has continued to decrease over the course of human history.  In the last couple centuries it has taken [...]

Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X)

Wednesday, 02. 11. 1931  –  Category: Blood Glucose, Heart Diseases, Heart Health, LDL Low Density Lipoproteins, Nutrition, Syndrome X, Triglycerides, Weight Management

An Unknown But Common Problem
The term “metabolic syndrome” probably sounds like a term that is best left in the circle of the medical elite.  Well, I think it’s a concept that should be better understood by all Americans.  Metabolic Syndrome is a very American disease, for lack of a better term.  It only occurs in [...]

Can Oat Beta Glucan Really Help With Weight Loss?

Wednesday, 02. 11. 1931  –  Category: Blood Glucose, Cholesterol, Heart Health, Naturally Lower Cholesterol, Nutrition, Oat Beta-Glucan, Soluble Fiber, Weight Management

Beta Glucans
The soluble fiber from oats, which is mostly oat beta glucan, can be beneficial for someone looking to achieve healthy weight.  It has many properties that contribute to maintaining and achieving healthy weight loss goals.
The Benefits are Numerous
Because it’s a fiber, it can increase the feeling of fullness when taken with a meal.  Fiber [...]

Study- Nutrim increased HDL, decreased LDL, decreased fasting blood glucose, and significantly reduced body weight and BMI.

Wednesday, 02. 11. 1931  –  Category: Blood Glucose, Cholesterol, Cholesterol Basics, Exercise, HDL - High Density Lipoproteins, Heart Health, LDL Low Density Lipoproteins, Nutrition, Research, Weight Management

Nutrim Offers Hope
One pill that does it all.  Isn’t that what most Americans are looking for?  How about a powder that does a lot?  One research study showed that Nutrim powder might be as good as it gets without any crazy side effects. 
The Plan
The study was carried out in 38 middle aged, overweight males with high [...]

How Does Too Much Sugar Affect Heart Disease?

Wednesday, 02. 11. 1931  –  Category: Atherosclerosis, Blood Glucose, Cardio Vascular Disease, Cholesterol, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Diseases, Heart Health, LDL Low Density Lipoproteins, Nutrition, Weight Management

Sugar and Insulin
When we eat sugar it is absorbed into the body and makes its way to the bloodstream. The bloodstream then carries the sugar to the cells of the body. When a large amount of sugar is in the bloodstream, the body releases a large amount of insulin. This insulin drives [...]