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Balsam Pear Extract Resources

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Supplement Questions Answered

Q: Will carnitine help me lose weight? A: In theory, carnitine, a derivative of the amino acid lysine, could be a good weight loss supplement because it helps move components of fat into the area in cells where they are burned. There is, howev...  Read more

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Whether you drink it as a hot beverage to ward off old man winter, or iced to cool off on a hot summer day, tea is an invigorating drink that people around the world consume in copious amounts. In America alone, each person drinks approximately 155 c...  Read more

The Truth about Green Tea

Whether you drink it as a hot beverage to ward off Old Man Winter or iced to cool off on a hot summer day, tea is an invigorating drink that people around the world consume in copious amounts. In America alone, each person drinks approximately 155 cu...  Read more

Healthier Holiday Eggnog

Although your traditional eggnog recipe may be a family favorite, it may be unsafe for your loved ones. Making eggnog with raw eggs can be dangerous and deadly because raw eggs may contain the bacterium salmonella, which can cause food-borne illness....  Read more

Smoothie Smarts

Dig out the blender! (Don’t worry, nothing high-tech.) Throw in a few simple, nutritious ingredients, give it a whirl and you’ve got a super-quick breakfast, snack, or mini-meal. Who can resist these icy cold, frothy concoctions, fondly k...  Read more

Pear-shaped Jeans?
Updated 5/22/2013 12:44:13 AM

LB changed their jeans again!!! Nothing fits right. I'm a super-curvy pear shape - 44" waist, 56" hips - and have trouble finding jeans that not only cover my butt but don't gap in the back. I used to wear their blue circle Right Fit back in the...  Read more

Green Bean Extract?
Updated 1/15/2013 7:21:55 PM

Is this stuff as good as all the hype about it, or just another ploy for others to get rich from us gullible buyers?...  Read more

Flattering workout pants for a pear shape
Updated 1/6/2013 4:48:03 PM

Does anyone have any suggestions for some flattering workout pants for a pear shape. I'm 5'4 and currently about 135. I have some....um....bumps and lumps that do not look great in most work-out clothes. Also, it's been a cold winter in NY....  Read more

Dr. Oz promoting Saffron extract for weight loss
Updated 12/22/2012 1:55:14 PM

Saw a segment on the internet and Dr Oz is promoting buying saffron extract for weight loss. He claims taking these pills cuts your apatite. Has anyone tried these pills and are they working for you? How long have you been on them? Thanks!...  Read more

Mint (and other) extracts for smoothies
Updated 12/9/2012 12:47:36 PM

Does anyone else use mint (or any other) extract in their smoothies? I just tried it, and it was TO DIE FOR! Granted, I didn't realize that apparently "one serving" is 1/4 tsp rather than 1/2 tsp (I'll adjust next time around), but it added such a...  Read more

Make Water Taste Better, More Interesting

I take food grade extracts and add a drop or two.EG: Mint extract, Peppermint Extract, Orange Extract, Raspberry extractFind these in the spices aisle of your supermarket. You would normally use them in cooking or baking, but a few drops to your wat...  Read more

You keep hearing drink more water, heres how to rev it up!

If your like me getting 8 glasses in a day is hard, i always feel like water tastes bitter. So heres what i do: I add coconut extract (I love tropical flavors) but you could try others too! theres peppermint extract, Cherry extract, Almond extract et...  Read more

NUTRI-BULLET USERS (Nutrient Extraction)

A Team for Users of the Nutri-Bullet, a life boosting nutrient extractor. We don't just juice, we EXTRACT, and with Extraction of fruits/vegetables, there is NO waste as in Juicing....  Read more

Recipes from 'The Biggest Loser' Nutritionist

Cheryl Forberg, a nutritionist for The Biggest Loser, shared these recipes with the dailySpark. The recipes are from From The Biggest Loser 30-Day Jump Start: Lose Weight, Get in Shape, and Start Living the Biggest Loser Lifestyle Today! Recipes:Fros...  Read more

14 Pear Recipes

Pears are a great way to make a common dish unique. Their buttery texture makes them a perfect candidate for sweet and savory dishes alike. They are also a great source of Potassium, Vitamin C and Fiber. As an added benefit, the natural sugars p...  Read more