Super Foods Super Expensive

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Are “Super foods” worth the money? This answer depends on which food one is referring to. The Willis Report recently asked me if consumers who are being bombarded with trendy super foods like quinoa, goji berries, acai berries, and spirulina getting the most for their money? Well these foods are indeed packed with nutrition especially vitamins, [...]
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Genetically Modified Foods

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By Laura Iu, Nutrition Student and Assistant to Laura Cipullo Are Genetically Modified Foods Safe? The debate over whether genetically modified foods are harmless or harmful to both our health and our food system has been ongoing. With so many vital technological advances in this field, why haven’t we been able to find a definitive [...]
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Camelback Giveaway

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We all know how important adequate water intake is and CamelBak has just made things a lot easier!  Their new Groove water bottle provides great-tasting filtered water that follows you wherever you go!  The plant-based filter lasts three months, which means that it replaces 375 disposable plastic water bottles.  The bottle is BPA free and [...]
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Enter to Win KIND Bars

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A few weeks ago, we shared with you some of our favorite energy bars for hiking and on-the-go. KIND bars are generally made with about 10 rather simple ingredients, many which include nuts, honey, puffed rice and dried fruits. The use of whole, not ground nuts, contribute to the texture and “homemade” feel. They recently released [...]
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Calcium and Vitamin D

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You’ve probably heard it time and time again, “Calcium helps build strong bones and teeth!” —and it’s true! But what is calcium and why is it so important? In addition to macronutrients like carbohydrates, fats and protein, the body needs several minerals. Calcium is an essential mineral that supports bone development and maintenance, blood clotting, [...]
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