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Eating Beans Helps Lower Cholesterol Tracie Euker Consuming as little as one-half cup of cooked dry beans every day helped volunteers lower their total cholesterol levels in an Agricultural Research Service (ARS) study. These results, published in the November issue of the Journal of Nutrition by the ARS scientists and their colleagues, add to a growing—and convincing—body of evidence that beans are a heart healthy food choice. The researchers tested 80 volunteers aged 18 to 55 years. Half were healthy, while half had at least two symptoms that lead to metabolic syndrome, a combination of conditions that signal a risk...

Roxi Baum Trainer Spotlight Roxi Baum Title: Personal Trainer, specializing in Female Fitness Location: Jonathan’s Gym in Bedford, Indiana After an exhilarating certification weekend at Parrillo Performance, I am a newly certified personal trainer enjoying my first clients and the amazing feeling of making a difference by helping people change their lives and meet their goals. With equal emphasis on nutrition and training, I will give my clients a strong foundation on which to build a fit and healthful lifestyle. I train at Johnathan’s Gym in Bedford, Indiana, specializing in Female Fitness with special emphasis on helping women feel confident...