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How Resistant Starch Helps Weight Loss

March 1, 2010 By Doc Leave a Comment

Weight loss success can be increased by a greater intake of resistant starches. Here are 4 reasons that resistant starches assist with weight loss.

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Resistant Starch: What Is It??

February 26, 2010 By Doc 2 Comments

Resistant Starch shows promise for numerous health benefits. These benefits include blood sugar, colon, insulin, weight loss, fat loss, and decreased calories.

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Guarana – just another Caffeine?

December 25, 2009 By Doc 1 Comment

Paullinia cupana (P. crysan, P. sorbilis). Native to the Amazon basin, especially in Brazil. It has a fruit about the size of a coffee berry & contains approximately twice as much caffeine. The caffeine is a defense mechanism for the plant which repels pathogens.

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