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Prison Good!

Commissary Kitchen: My Infamous Prison Cookbook by Albert “Prodigy” Johnson and Kathy Iandoli

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Albert “Prodigy” Johnson served three and half years in prison, where he mainly focused on his health. Commissary Kitchen provides a deeper understanding of the meals consumed in prison. Along with recipes provided, this book reminisces on situations in prison involving food. As meal prep in prison is constricted, this book will speak to anyone who has served time, curious about prison life, or those who have limited access to cooking luxuries, such as college students.

Written with a great sense of humor, Johnson writes about having to navigate through his incarceration in discovering the means to recreate healthy dishes with intelligence in order to control his lifelong battle with sickle cell anemia.

This cookbook includes the importance of how proper nutrition provides nourishment not only physically but also emotionally. In addition to ingenuous cooking, this cookbook will address the important roles food plays in building community as well as the movement of veganism in hip-hop culture.

Reviewed by Jesse Garber

Go NUD!

The “bare” essentials for healthy living comes dressed in a square black stackable NÜD (www.NUDtrition.com) container.  These NUD stacks are all-natural, vitamins, minerals, nutritional supplements and nutraceuticals completely “bare” of all fillers and synthetics. Sourced and manufactured in the U.S. and designed to help maintain optimum health and support anyone’s unique lifestyle.

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The NÜD vitamins and blends are as follows:

  • DAILY VITAMINS

For goal-oriented customers looking to improve specific areas like sexual health, energy, digestion, or muscle mass.

  • NÜD STACKS

For men and women who want to “set it and forget it” with a comprehensive combination of daily essentials, building blocks, and multivitamins for performance, fitness or beauty.

Check this out…Brain Alertness, Digestive Metabolism, Energy/Rejuvenation, Eyes/Ears/Mouth, Hair/Skin/Nails, Heart and Circulation; Muscles and Skeletal; or even daily Overall Health/Immunity, NÜD has them covered for the long haul.

For more information about NÜD products, visit: www.NUDtrition.com or connect with NÜD via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter.

 

Crispy Healthy!

What is Crispy, Fruity, Healthy and Tastes Fresh? Crispy Fruit!

100% pure fruit, nothing else!

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Crispy Fruit are great snacks for anytime!  They are 100% freeze-dried fruit slices, made of real fruit and nothing else. The taste in Crispy Fruit comes from the fresh fruit itself. There is no sugar, sweeteners or other additives used to enhance the taste or appearance! Crispy Fruit is truly clean, guilt-free snacking. A terrific all-natural snack choice for anyone who wants to live a healthier lifestyle without compromising on taste!

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Reason’s why to try these delicious snacks…

  • Light and flavorful
  • Retain nearly all the nutrients of fresh fruit
  • Long shelf-life
  • Convenient – having natural fruit at your finger tips all the time!
  • No additives or preservatives
  • No fat, no cholesterol
  • Low in calories

And a variety of flavors!

  • Apple
  • Asian pear
  • Banana
  • Cantaloupe
  • Mango
  • Pineapple
  • Tangerine

 

Enjoy FITJOY!

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Try some gourmet protein at FitJoyNutrition.com – even if you have a sensitivity to artificial sweeteners but couldn’t find a bar that appeased sensitivities while not compromising on taste…FITJOY is a fit!…20g of protein per serving, Gluten-free, GMO-free, and contains no artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners or preservatives; Great flavors include: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Frosted Cinnamon Roll, Mint Chocolate Crisp, Chocolate Peanut Butter, French Vanilla Almond, and Chocolate Iced Brownie…there’s really no reason not to FITJOY!  Stop in GNC, Vitamin Shoppe and other specialty retailers for FITJOY.

https://www.fitjoynutrition.com/products

PRO GOPO!

GOPO Article by Dr. Kaj Winther

Exclusive to:  Dietary Supplement News

Why GOPO Galactolipid is the new Glucosamine for Bone and Joint Pain Sufferers

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By Dr. Kaj Winther

As the U.S. population ages, the prevalence of arthritis – one of the most common and disabling joint conditions – is expected to grow to affect 25% of U.S. adults by the year 2030.[1]

Osteoarthritis is something that will affect use all as we grow old.  Millions suffer from bone and joint pain, seeking solutions from homeopathic treatment to plant-based supplements and in severe cases, prescription medication.

Twenty years ago, I was introduced to a special strain of Rosa Canina (rosehip) called LiTo, grown by a Danish farmer who milled the rosehip, seeds and shells, into a powder with patented methodology.  He saw improvements in his joint pain and daily activity and began selling it at health fairs throughout Denmark.

The scientific community took note.  Researchers, like myself, traced the effectiveness of the supplement to high levels of a certain galactolipid (short name GOPO), an important active ingredient in the farmer’s rosehip.  A patented production method ensures high levels of this beneficial Galactolipid which is only present in few plants among these certain rose hip subspecies.

GOPO, is proven to play a valuable role in the care of joint tissues, including stabilizing neutrophil membranes and reducing their migration into tissues. Laboratory studies have also shown improvement on human knee cartilage cells (6). We’ve shortened the name and now refer to this plant-based supplement as GOPO® Rosehip with Galactolipid GOPO.

GOPO is not a drug, but an all-natural supplement that you can feel confident taking for long-term joint care. GOPO Reduces joint pain – with 8 out of 10 osteoarthritis (OA) sufferers reporting some pain reduction after just 3 weeks of treatment and more pronounced after three month.[2]  This could help reduce the barriers that joint conditions inflict on people’s lives.

GOPO has been evaluated in several placebo-controlled, clinical trials involving hundreds of patients with painful joints.  Efficacy results have been consistently positive and evidence supporting the benefits of GOPO has been presented around the world at clinical meetings and published in peer-reviewed journals.

Experts in rheumatology and joint health believe GOPO has an important role to play in joint care, with studies suggesting that GOPO seems more effective than both acetaminophen and glucosamine.[3]

Additional studies indicate that:

  • GOPO improves joint mobility – by reducing joint tenderness and swelling[4]
  • GOPO reduces the need for painkillers – as a nearly 50% reduction in the consumption of paracetamol and synthetic opioids was observed after 3 month treatment[5]
  • GOPO rebuilds joint tissues and cartilage[6]

We continue to study the benefits of Rose hip with Galactolipid GOPO and will continue to provide people who seek information on plant-based supplements with news from the scientific community.

More information about GOPO Rosehip with Galactolipid, as well as clinical studies, can be found here.

About Dr. Kaj Winther

Dr. Winther is a physician and clinical biologist, conducting research at the University of Gothenburg, University of Copenhagen, and Harvard Medical School.  He has published over 145 papers in a multitude of peer-reviewed international journals as well as health-related articles in the mainstream press. He resides in the Institute of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

[1] Hootman JM, Helmick CG. Projections of U.S. prevalence of arthritis and associated activity limitations. Arthritis Rheum. 2006; 54(1): 226–229.

[2] Winther, K. Apel, K and Thomsborg,G. A powder made from seeds and shells of a rose-hip subspecies (Rosa canina) reduces symptoms of knee and hip osteoarthritis. A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials. Scand J Rheumatol. 2005; 34:302-308.

[3] Christensen R et al. Does the hip powder of Rose canina (rose-hip) reduce pain in osteoarthritis patients? – a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials, Osteoarthritis Cartilage (2008)

[4] Willich SN, Rossnagel K, Roll S et al. Rose hip herbal remedy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis – a randomised controlled trial. Phytomedicine 2010; 17: 87–93

 [6] Schwager J, Richard N, Wolfram S. Anti-inflammatory and chondro-protective effects of rose-hip powder and its constituent galactolipids GOPO. Poster presentation at the World Congress of Osteoarthritis (OARSI) 2008

[1] Winther, K. Apel, K and Thomsborg,G. A powder made from seeds and shells of a rose-hip subspecies (Rosa canina) reduces symptoms of knee and hip osteoarthritis. A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials. Scand J Rheumatol. 2005; 34:302-308.

[1] Christensen R et al. Does the hip powder of Rose canina (rose-hip) reduce pain in osteoarthritis patients kaufen viagra in deutschland? – a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials, Osteoarthritis Cartilage (2008)

[1] Willich SN, Rossnagel K, Roll S et al. Rose hip herbal remedy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis – a randomised controlled trial. Phytomedicine 2010; 17: 87–93

[1] Schwager J, Richard N, Wolfram S. Anti-inflammatory and chondro-protective effects of rose-hip powder and its constituent galactolipids GOPO. Poster presentation at the World Congress of Osteoarthritis (OARSI) 2008

About Dr. Kaj Winther

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Dr. Kaj Winther is the official U.S. medical spokesperson for GOPO® Rosehip with Galactolipids. Dr. Winther, a clinical biologist, has published several studies in peer-reviewed journals on the efficacy of rose hip as treatment for osteoarthritis. His research is centered on joint, muscular and cardiovascular diseases, as well as conducting clinical evaluations of the safety and efficacy of dietary supplements and herbal remedies.

Early in his academic career, Dr. Winther lent his expertise to several renowned universities across the world, conducting research at University of Gothenburg, University of Copenhagen, and Harvard Medical School.  It was Dr. Winther’s experience in 1988 as a research fellow in the cardiovascular division of Brigham and Women’s Hospital at Harvard Medical School that piqued his interest in herbal remedies and their impact on inflammation.

Since 2015, Dr. Winther has served as an adjunct professor at the Institute of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports at the University of Copenhagen, where he earned his medical degree in 1980. In his current role, he uses his expertise to promote research and education in the bioactive components of diet, as well as clinical nutrition for both healthy and diseased states.  A respected authority in the academic arena,    Dr. Winther has mentored four candidates for the Doctor of Medicine degree, and has been censor for medical students at the Faculty of Health Sciences in the Universities of Aarhus, Copenhagen, and Odense.

From 2006-2015, Dr. Winther served as a Senior Medical Consultant Physician in the Department of Clinical Biochemistry in Frederiksberg Hospital, performing the same role concurrently at Bispebjerg Hospital from 2013-2015. Prior to those appointments, he held a post as consultant in the Department of Clinical Biochemistry at Gentofle University Hospital from 1998 to 2006.

Dr. Winther has published over 145 papers in a multitude of peer-reviewed international journals. He has also published health-related articles in the mainstream press. He resides in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Cook Healing!

With symptoms like achy bones, fatigue, weight gain, and even depression, plus no current medical treatment, having a regular routine lifestyle can be difficult.  What seems like a cold flu is a life long disease known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.  The disease effects nearly 14 million people in the United States alone.  Although the disease cannot be cured, this book can show sufferers how to find relief for their symptoms and manage the condition.

The Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Healing Diet

Kate Barrington is empowering patients with a way to control their lifestyle with healthy meals and advice to feel great.  The Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Healing Diet has recipes for all dietary needs from gluten free, vegetarian, and even low carb diets.  This helpful book is not only for recipes, it gives advice on foods to enjoy or avoid, meal portions, and treatments.  By understanding how the disease works and how it effects your body, it takes the worries someone might have about maintaining their lifestyle.  Even if you don’t have dietary restrictions, this book is great for new creative recipes for people who want to cook with a variety of ingredients.  It is really the all around book to give your body the nutrition it needs and taste you will love.

Review Written by Salomey Owusu

Slow and Easy!

Whole Food Slow Cooked is a great book for people with a busy lifestyle. This book is filled with breathtaking visuals and easy to follow instructions. It gives many recipes for using a slow cooker or a stove top. You can make a mouth-watering meal that still works with your schedule. Not to mention, it also has numerous meat-free meals to satisfy a vegetarians needs.

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Recipes range anywhere from Asian style cooking to beautiful Greek dishes and everything in between. Whole Food Slow Cooked incorporates healthy and convenient meals while achieving a delicious taste. These recipes are the perfect hands-off approach for anyone that wants to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Review Written by Gabrielle Mejia