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Banish the bloat with aloe vera Whether it's what you ate for dinner last night, the time of the month or just a random 'big tummy day', everyone feels bloated from time to time. It's not always practical, and it's never much fun avoiding bloat-inducing foods such as sugar and alcohol. Aloe Vera juice is a well known product for digestive support, but did you know that many supermarket brands contain high levels of sugar? Lifestream Biogenic aloeMINT Juice is a fresh-tasting digestive tonic containing the legendary properties of natural Aloe Vera, with the clean and crisp taste of peppermint. It contains no added sugar, and is naturally sweetened with the herb Stevia. Peppermint has been traditionally used in herbal medicine as an antispasmod- ic herb for gastrointestinal discomfort. It supports the health of the digestive system and may assist in the relief of wind.
Natural solutions for PMS Unpleasant as they are, pre-menstrual symptoms can serve as a wake- up call for making much needed changes to the diet. If you suffer from insomnia, irritability, fatigue, muscle cramps or aches and pains you may need additional omega 3, calcium, magnesium and vitamins B6, E and K. Magnesium works hand-in-hand with calcium to help relax the body and promote a more restful sleep. According to a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, oral Vitamin D can reduce period pain by 40%. So if your periods are getting you down start a supplement regime. Take a multivitamin, an Omega 3 and take a vitamin D3 supplement too.
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Flax oil or fish oil - which is best for Omega 3?
Plants such as flax and hemp contain healthy Omega 3 called ALA (alpha-linolenic acid). Fish oil or fish oil supplements contain the Omega 3 fats DHA and EPA. The ALA in flaxseed oil has to be converted in the body into EPA and DHA. Flax oil is about 50% ALA and Hemp oil is around 20% ALA. Flax oil is still a good source of healthy fats, however, dietary deficiencies of vitamins and minerals could hinder the conversion of ALA to DHA and EPA. Another good point to note is that your overall diet dictates whether or not your cells are comprised of good fats. Supplements are designed to supplement what is miss- ing in a healthy diet, that's why we always recommend seeking expert advice whenever it comes to dietary changes. Visit www. omega-3centre.com for more information about Omega 3 and health.
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Gluten free and high protein cookies At last here is a decadent cookie snack that is gluten free, low calorie and doesn't taste like cardboard. The Protein Minis come in convenient resealable pouches of 10 nutritious cookies in Chocolate Chip & Raspberry and White Chocolate flavours. Each pouch has 10 individually wrapped cookies, which are perfect for kids' lunchboxes, handbags, the car or that mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Each cookie contains at least 5.8 grams of protein per 25 gram serve and has under 100 calories The best thing is that they are wheat and gluten free, low-carb, low-sugar, high in fibre and calcium and they taste just like the cookies Grandma used to make. Available at all good health stores.
