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More Americans are Eating Fresh


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t’s official: Americans are eating more fresh foods than they did five


years ago. A recent survey of 800 U.S. adults by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation reports that more than 68 percent of respondents say they eat more whole grains, fruits and vegetables than they did in 2007. Farmers’ markets and stands attracted 70 percent of the survey participants, although only 14 percent regularly shop at such venues. More good news: 64 percent of the respondents agree that it’s very important that produce be grown in an environmentally friendly way and also important that the fruits and veggies be organic.


Nuts Help Neutralize Metabolic Syndrome


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ccording to the World Health Organization, metabolic syndrome—linked to inflammation and oxidative stress that increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease—affects 25 percent of U.S. adults and 20 percent of adults worldwide. A nut-rich diet may offer some protection. Researchers at the University


of Barcelona, in Spain, discovered that a daily one-ounce serving of mixed nuts, including raw, un-


peeled walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts, boosted patients’ levels of beneficial metabolites derived from metabolizing tryptophan (an amino acid), serotonin (a hormone), fatty acids and polyphenols (phytochemicals with antioxidant activ- ity). Their findings support the hypothesis that nuts can help prevent metabolic alterations that lead to chronic disease.


EFT Relieves Veterans’ Post-Traumatic Stress


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the natural function of self-healing. Through the Veterans Stress Project (StressProject.org), the therapy is now being used and tested with veterans exhibiting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms such


as insomnia, anger, grief and hypervigilance. A study by the nonprofit Soul Medicine Institute has


shown that more than 86 percent of vets that used EFT have resolved most of their PTSD symptoms; the researchers also report that, on average, their pain diminished by 68 percent.


Dr. Steve Manire, a chiropractor and EFT practitioner in Little Rock, Arkan- sas, states, “Too many of our nation’s veterans are left believing that they have to live with stress for the rest of their lives when they return from their tours of duty.” He asserts that many find significant relief with EFT.


The Veterans Stress Project will connect veterans dealing with post-trau- matic stress with EFT practitioners across the country for six sessions at no cost. Email Deb Tribbey at Deb@StressProject.org.


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