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HEALTHY PERSPECTIVE IN THE NEWS
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"New" Weapon in the Battle Against Disease - Whole Grain Wheat
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According to Kansas State University biochemist Dolores Takemoto, new research is showing that wheat contains powerful antioxidants which are key to its ability to prevent colon cancer, and possibly diabetes and heart disease.

"In the past, we thought the fiber in wheat prevented cancer," Takemoto said. "This discovery shows that there are antioxidants, in addition to fiber, which are responsible for preventing cancer."

Wheat's antioxidants are found in the plant's orthophenols. These antioxidants are important because they combat the body's free radicals. Free radicals are charged particles which the body produces and which, if they react harmfully, could cause damage.

"Throughout life you make a lot of free radicals," Takemoto said. "You want to keep them from forming because they contribute to heart disease, cancer, diabetes, cataracts, even wrinkling. High antioxidant levels mop up the free radicals."

Antioxidants can be found in supplement form [see http://www.healthyperspective.com/proancynol.html for information on an exceptional antioxidant supplement].  The new research shows that eating whole grain wheat and/or wheat germ helps antioxidants from other foods and supplements to be absorbed more readily.

[http://www.eurekalert.org/bysubject.php?kw=152]

We've been praying for years, as Jesus did, "...Give us this day our daily bread...."  Now we know another good reason for its inclusion in our daily diet!
 

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High Fiber Eaters - Less Stressed and More Cheerful
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New research at Cardiff University (Wales, UK) shows that people eating a diet high in fiber were less emotionally distressed, had fewer cognitive difficulties, had a more positive mood, had less difficulty falling asleep, and had lower depression scores than those people who ate a low fiber diet.

Professor Andrew Smith of Cardiff University's School of Psychology commented, "The physical benefits of a high fiber diet have been widely acknowledged amongst health care professionals for many years, however this is the first time high fiber intake has been associated with improved mental health."

[http://www.eurekalert.org/bysubject.php?kw=152]
 

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Fiber Guidelines
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[The following information is found in the February 2002 "AIM Partners" Magazine]

A fiber guideline of "age plus 5" has been proposed to set dietary fiber amounts for young children.  This means, for example, a 5-year-old should consume 5+5=10 grams of fiber per day.  Once a child's caloric intake approaches that of an adult (1,500 calories or more), 25 total grams should be well tolerated.

(American Heart Association, www.americanheart.org)
 

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PHENOMENAL FIBER
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[The following article is published in the February 2002 "AIM Partners" Magazine, and appears here with permission of the AIM (tm) Companies.]

-Bulk beneficial in reducing risk of cardiovascular disease and obesity

    Most of us take fiber for granted.  It's an often overlooked part of a healthy diet and lifestyle.  A lack of fiber can lead to serious health complications such as cardiovascular disease and obesity, not to mention a host of digestive problems.
    Scientists have found that fiber coaxes the body to take more cholesterol out of the blood, preventing it from forming plaques in the arteries and causing cardiovascular disease.  It also slows the digestive process, disabling the rapid conversion of carbohydrates into blood sugar.  This is key in decreasing the amount of carbohydrates and simple sugars to be stored and subsequently turned into fat.  Fiber also blocks the body form absorbing fat and cholesterol from food and by creating a feeling of fullness.   Eating fiber may mean eating fewer calories.  Some researchers have calculated that if Americans doubled their intake of fiber, they could cut 100 calories from their diet per day, which could shave off 10 pounds of yearly weight gain.  And, fiber has long been recognized as one of the best food ingredients for maintaining regularity and preventing constipation.  Consuming fiber reduces transit time and results in a more thorough evacuation of waste materials.
    The average American now eats 10 to 15 grams of fiber per day and the average Canadian eats 4.5 to 11 grams.  The recommendation is 20 to 35 grams per day.

What to do

    To ensure an adequate fiber intake, eat a variety of foods, including more fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, and legumes.  You may also take a fiber supplement.  AIM offers two.  Both provide 36 percent of the U.S. government's Recommended Daily Allowance for fiber.

    AIM Herbal Fiberblend (tm) is a mixture of fiber and herbs that has been specially formulated for maximum contribution to the daily diet.  Two tablespoons of AIM Herbal Fiberblend (tm) contain 9 to 10 grams of fiber.  Psyllium, which is the main fiber source in AIM Herbal Fiberblend (tm), has more than eight times the bulking power of oat bran.  Psyllium is approximately 75 to 80 percent dietary fiber, 60 to 70 percent of which is soluble fiber.  In addition, the herbs in AIM Herbal Fiberblend (tm) bring you powerful detoxification effects.  More than 20 years of research and personal use went into the development of AIM Herbal Fiberblend (tm).
   [Get more information at http://www.healthyperspective.com/herbalfiberblend.html]

   The AIM SlimMetrix (tm) smoothie is also a fiber supplement.  Two scoops of AIM SlimMetrix (tm) smoothie contain 9 to 10 grams of fiber.  It provides a highly soluble source of fiber, such as is found in vegetable products.  In addition, the AIM SlimMetrix (tm) smoothie contains vegetable protein, a special blend of oligosaccharides (food for "good bacteria"), and the equivalent of 1/2 cup of fresh blueberries with no added sugars.  It is a low-calorie addition to a reduced-calorie diet plan.
    [For more info, go to http://www.healthyperspective.com/slimmetrix2.html]
 

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God bless you.
-Rev. Clarence Russell, Kimberly and Nicole
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