'Salt' or shall we say 'Sodium' Three-quarters of the sodium in our diets isn't from the salt shaker. It's hidden in the processed foods, such as canned vegetables and soups, condiments like soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, fast food burgers (and fries, of course), cured and preserved meats like bacon, ham and deli turkey etc.

Some sodium occurs naturally in unprocessed edibles, including milk, beets, celery, and even... Download Word Doc.

High-Fructose Corn Syrup Compared to traditional sweeteners, high-fructose corn syrup cost less to make, is sweeter to the taste because it is treated to make it sweeter, and mixes more easily with other ingredients.

Today, we consume nearly 63 pounds of it per person per year in drinks and sweets, as well as in other products. High-fructose corn Syrup (HFCS) is in many frozen/packaged/processed foods. It gives bread an... Download Word Doc.

Fiber You've probably heard that it's good to eat plenty of fiber.
But what is fiber, and why is it important for your heart?
Fiber comes from plants. Your body can't really digest fiber or absorb it into your bloodstream, which means, technically speaking, fiber isn't a "nutrient." But it's vital for good health. Download Word Doc.

Bananas Containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber, a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or help in the prevention of a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.
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Constipation and Impaction
What Are They? Normally, people have bowel movements at fairly regular intervals, and stool passes out of the body easily without much straining or discomfort. Although the normal frequency of bowel movements varies from person to person, about 95% of healthy adults have a pattern that ranges from three times a day to three times a week.—
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