Yo-Plus and is the only yogurt available that contains Optibalance™, a blend of special probiotic cultures and a natural fiber. Yo-Plus is a good source of calcium, fiber, Vitamin A and Vitamin D. When compared with Dannon™’s Activia™, only Yo-Plus has the added benefit of dietary fiber for added digestive health benefits, plus vitamins A and D.

Have you tried Yo-Plus yet? No? You can print some coupons for some discount.

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Discount Coupons for Yo-Plus Probiotic Yogurt with Fiber

Goodbye mozzarella, hello goat cheese?

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Goat Cheese Makes Pizza Even Healthier!

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Yakult: Probiotics and Your Health (Video)

This cooler contains probiotic milk, milk with omega-3, lactose free milk, lactose free milk with vitamin A and D, lactose free milk with chocolate, and milk fortified with calcium. Click on the image and see the notes to find out which is which.

I don’t know about you, but they are starting to sound less like milk, and more like an artificial chemical solution to me. No wonder some unscrupulous manufacturers are “fortifying” milk with melamine!

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Fortified Milk

As milk the primary source of calcium, we would all benefit in drinking milk (and eating dairy products) well into adulthood. If you are vegetarian, lactose-intolerant, milk allergic, or simply do not like the taste of milk,  you need to make sure you’re getting enough calcium from other calcium-rich food sources or calcium supplements to keep your bones healthy as you age.

According to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, healthy men and women supplemented with 1,200 mg of calcium per day (amount equivalent to four glasses of milk)  reduced their risk of bone fractures by 72 percent. They also found that it is essential to maintain high calcium intake to prevent bone loss or osteoporosis.

How much calcium do you need?

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend three servings of fat free or low-fat milk each day, providing 90 percent of the recommended daily value of calcium for most adults. Milk is also an excellent source of vitamin D, helping the body absorb this much-needed calcium to help maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

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Do You Drink Milk?

Blood samples were taken before the grass pollen season, then again when it was at its peak (June), and 4 weeks after the end of season. There were no significant differences in levels of IgE in the blood between the two groups at the start of the study, but IgE levels were lower in the probiotic group both at the peak season and afterwards.

At the same times, levels of the antibody IgG were higher, a type of antibody that in contrast to IgE is thought to play a protective role against allergic reactions.

“The probiotic strain we tested changed the way the body’s immune cells respond to grass pollen, restoring a more balanced immune response”, says Dr Kamal Ivory, a senior member of the group.

All these data, as mentioned, still preliminary, though. A wider scale clinical study is being planned.

Do you have allergies? What natural remedies do you use, if any, to alleviate your allergies?

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Yakult for Your Pollen Allergies

This yogurt has fruit on the bottom, all natural, lowfat and what sets is apart is that it is enhanced with DHA Omega-3 produced from algae, a natural, vegetarian source of DHA that is important not only for supporting brain functions, but also in eye and heart health.

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Breyers’ Smart! Yogurt

Docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, is a long-chain polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid, or ‘good’ fat, found throughout the body. It is important for infant brain, eye and nervous system development and has been shown to support long-term heart health. It is important throughout pregnancy, but particularly in the third trimester when significant brain growth occurs.

Arachidonic acid, AA, is a long-chain omega-6 fatty acid, another ‘good’ fat. Like DHA, AA omega-6 is important for proper brain development in infants. It is also a precursor to a group of hormone-like substances called eicosanoids that play a role in immunity, blood clotting and other vital functions in the body.

Considering that there is major infant brain growth during pregnancy and throughout the first two years of life, infants have the greatest need for DHA omega-3 and AA omega-6 during this period.

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Infants Need Omega-3 and AA Omega-6 Fatty Acids

March is the National Nutrition Month, a nutrition education and information campaign created by the American Dietetic Association.

During National Nutrition Month®, the American Dietetic Association urges consumers to look beyond the myths of nutrition, focus on the facts and remember the theme for the month, Nutrition: It’s a Matter of Fact.

“It may seem difficult to figure out the most healthful eating plan, and there are many nutrition myths that people follow as the truth,” says registered dietitian and ADA spokesperson Kerry Neville. “It’s important to focus on information that is based on scientific research.”

While we are no nutritionists/dietitians, we here at the b5media Science and Health Channel support this campaign by bringing you nutrition-related entries from different angles. If you find something intriguing and think you might be able to adapt it into your lifestyle, do consult your health practitioner.

Now for the entries:

Gloria at Cancer Commentary highlights five recent studies on how nutrition and eating right can reduce cancer risks.

Marijke at Help My Hurt focuses on some food-related chronic illness/chronic pain and what triggers them.

Angela at Breastfeeding 123 has dietary pointers breastfeeding women should take into consideration.

Liberty at HealthBolt offers tips into making your favorite comfort foods such as mac-and-cheese, chocolate cookies and pizza healthier.

Gabrielle at Fertility Notes highlights previous entries discussing foods believed to enhance fertility.

Kristina at Autism Vox looks into gluten-free casein-free diet for autistic kids, and the types of foods that has worked for her son.

Grace at Kids Health Notes emphasizes the importance of breakfast sin growing children, and offers breakfast-preparation tips and ideas.

Laura at CFS Squared introduces us to a new fruit hybrid, grapple, which has the texture of an apple, but smells and tastes like a grape.

Alicia at Mental Health Notes enumerates superfoods documented to help boost brain health.

Mary Emma, at Alzheimer’s Notes, writes about collecting Alzheimer’s family member’s recipes, that bring comfort and memories, as well as nutrition.

And from Eating Fabulous, well, I encourage you to go through my entire blog, which focuses on functional foods and nutraceuticals, the so-called superfoods!

Image: American Dietetic Association

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b5media Science and Health Channel Supports the National Nutrition Month

Being nonfat and a good source of calcium, each 4-ounce serving of Fiber One yogurt also contains 5 grams of fiber – 20 percent of the recommended daily value. The added fiber content makes you feel fuller (perfect snack for those on weight management diets) and a lot of other health benefits.

Check it out and tell me how you like it!

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New in the Market: Fiber One Yogurt