Raisins, A Good Health Snack!!

Research from the University of Kentucky has determined that snacking on raisins can decrease high blood pressure and reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes.  The tests took place over a 12 week period with 46 men and women in the test group.  During the test, they snacked on either processed snack foods or raisins.  At the beginning and end of each month, the researchers tested for blood glucose, diabetic risk markers, and blood pressure.  The subjects that snacked on raisins were found to have reduced blood pressure while improving blood glucose and diabetic risk factors.  The conclusions from this were that "regular consumption of raisins may reduce glycemia and cardiovascular risk factors, including blood pressure".

Generally, any snack of fruits, nuts, or vegetable are much better for you than any potato chip or other type of processed food.  So grab some raisins, enjoy a snack, and reap the rewards!

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Vitamin D3 can reduce antibiotic needs in Seniors

 Research from the Queensland Institute in Australia has found that a supplement of vitamin D3 appears to reduce the incidence of infection among seniors.  For this test, over 600 subjects between

the ages of 60 and 84 were split into 3 groups.  Over the period of a year they were given either 1000 or 2000 units of vitamin D3 daily.  The third group was given a placebo.
  The results showed that those receiving 2000 units of D3 per day were 28 percent less likely to require antibiotic prescriptions than those taking the placebo.  Recipients over the age of 70 were 47 percent less likely to require an antibiotic versus those getting the placebo.
  While the results are preliminary, the institute feels the findings are significant enough to warrant an extended 5 year test to solidify it's findings.  As with any diet, medical, or physical changes, be sure to consult with your doctor first.

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