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 October is also National Adopt a Dog Month. Although it may seem completely unrelated to health, spending time with a beloved family pet can lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and increase your opportunities for exercise and socialization. And who doesn't love being greeted with such enthusiasm every time you come home? Visit our favorite dog animal rescue Quack's Corner in NJ or go to www.petfinder.com to find a shelter or rescue group near you.
Here's a group that really understands the connection between dogs and health. The organization Paws and Stripes trains and provides service dogs at no cost for veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental and cognitive disabilities. On average, it can cost anywhere from $10,000 to $30,000 for a service dog. Health Insurance does not cover these costs for PTSD and other "cognitive" disorders, and veterans are more than likely unable to cover such a financial blow. Paws and Stripes provides these dogs interactively with no cost at all to the veteran. MoreHere's to a healthy October! |
| Featured Retailer - L&M Hospital Cafeteria | |
 This retailer is one that we feel really good about. We like the fact that a health-centered organization such as Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, CT carries
Awesome Almonds® as a nutritious snack for staff, visitors and families eating at the hospital. Awesome Almonds® provide a healthy, energy-boosting alternative to vending machine snacks and endless cups of coffee.
Lawrence & Memorial is a not-for-profit, general, acute care, private hospital that has been serving Connecticut since 1912. They have been ordering Awesome Almonds® since 2002. |
| Awesome Almonds® Make Food Writer's List |
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Author of 25 books on travel and food, New York TImes Restaraunt Reviewer Patricia Brooks includes Awesome
Almonds® in her book, "Food Lovers' Guide to Connecticut". The book is a collection of Connecticut's most notable food resources, such as restaurants, farm stands and gourmet food shops.
This new edition of the guide includes 125 farmers markets and 219 restaurants, along with wineries, microbreweries, cooking schools and recipes. Brooks says, "It's a bit of everything. These are all great picks from my personal perspective."
The book is written for anyone traveling to Connecticut, as well as locals looking for fantastic foodie fare. Of course, you can order Awesome Almonds® wherever you are in the world with the click of a mouse. |
| Halloween Treats & Tricks |
When Halloween rolls arounds, many parents dread the mountain of candy that is collected in a short period of a few hours. Taken a piece at a time, the fat and sugar in a tiny, fun-sized candy bar aren't so terrible, but we all know stopping at "just one" isn't likely. Awesome Almonds ® are a healthy alternative to sugary treats on Halloween. Wondering what to do with all of the candy stashed in your kids' pillowcases? Try using them for science experiments! Find everything from making a density rainbow to seeing the oils in candies to figuring out which candies sink and which float at candyexperiments.com. |
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| Almonds + Cinnamon = Health Benefits |
Almonds contain protein, unsaturated fat, dietary fiber, vitamin E, magnesium and calcium, while cinnamon has been shown to reduces serum glucose, triglyceride, LDL cholesterol, and total cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes. The best part?Awesome Almonds® combines the great tastes of both ingredients with a hint of vanilla for a sweet, spicy, crunchy and satisfying snack. |
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