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January 7th, 2011 | 
Author: Finding a diet is confusing at best to most people. You have to find one that is going to be safe, effective and nutritious. It has to have variety and give you a number of options to choose from. It has to be proven by science and backed by research, and it has to come in an easy-to-use format that you can go back and refer to time and time again. Finally, it has to be a diet that you can afford, a free diet plan that does not include expensive and exotic that will have to have shipped in from far off places. A free diet is what you want and need, and there are tons of them to consider. Finding examples of free diets is not a problem, but choosing which one is best for you might be.
The Most Important Criteria for the Free Diet
It is important that you evaluate any diet that you are planning to use carefully on a number of different criteria. The most important of these are:
- Nutritional value
- Convenience
- Variety and flexibility
- Availability of the foods that are included
- Scientific research
It doesn’t matter which celebrity is endorsing the diet plan or how many stars supposedly lost all of their excess weight using the plan. It must still be workable in the real world for real people with real weight issues. You, the average person, will not have a whole team of people behind you nor will you have the advantage of having photos being retouched and digitally enhanced if needed. You are a real person, living in the real world and facing real issues. The diet that you choose has to be ready, willing and able to address that.
The Nutritional Value of the Free Diet
The food that we eat is supposed to fuel our bodies and keep us healthy and strong. It is meant to provide us with the energy to get through our days. Food is necessary for our heart, our lungs and our brain to function properly. Even if we never get up off of the couch, a small amount of food is needed or our bodies will simply cease to function at all and we will die. That being said, it is important that the food that we eat be of the right kind and in the right amount.
Every food that we eat contains one or more of the macronutrients: protein, carbohydrates and fats. Most of the foods also have at least one of the micronutrients. Even the lowly bag of cheese doodles will have some of the vitamins and minerals, but only in small amounts and negated by the artificial flavors, coloring and unhealthy fat.
In addition, all foods have a certain number of calories, or simply the amount of energy that the food could provide to the body. Foods in the free diet should be fairly low in calories but high in nutritional value. Foods that are also high in artificial colors or flavors should not be included in the healthy diet plan. A good example of something to include in the free diet plan is Fruitasia, a protein-based supplement from Protica. Made from 100% fruits and vegetables, it contains three servings of vegetables and two servings of fruits with five grams of fiber in less than three ounces. There are no preservatives, aspartame, yeast, wheat or gluten in Fruitasia.
Convenience
The more steps that you have to go through to use something, the less likely you are going to be to use it. Today’s lifestyle often has people running around here and there, barely taking the time to stop and sit down, let alone sit down and have a decent meal. As a nation, we are all getting bigger and bigger, but the number of meals we eat at a table is getting smaller and smaller.
If you are in a hurry most of the time, you probably will not have the time to stop and take into consideration how many calories that a food has or how many grams of each nutrient it will provide. It is important that the diet spell out eating plans that can be followed, even out on the road. Isometric, another option from Protica, is the world’s smallest and most balanced meal replacement drink, coming in at just over three ounces. It is ready to drink and provides two full servings of fruits and vegetables and ten grams of fiber per serving.
Variety and Flexibility
The problem with some diet plans is simple: they are boring. A single food eaten every day may help you lose weight initially, but will become boring and impossible to stick with for the long run. Plus, some of the plans that are included with the free diet are so rigid that you may find yourself faced with skipping events because the foods are not included in your diet’s plan for the day. Imagine eating the same flavors of foods over and over. Even the meal replacement plans can be limited in their flavors, typically only offering chocolate, vanilla and strawberry with the occasional extra flavor in some brands. Profect, the single serving protein shot from Protica comes in a wide range of flavors including Blue Raspberry Swirl, Mango-Passion Fruit and a number of others.
The diet plan should also include a way to adapt it to different situations that can arise whether they are planned or not. You plan should include ways to handle birthday parties or other events and days when you just cannot make it home to eat a meal.
Availability of the Foods that Are Included
Some free diets list certain types of foods, certain brands or certain flavorings and spices that are just not available in every area. While most of them will suggest locations to find these items, there will be times when you are on your own for the foods that you need to have. If you have to continually hunt down a food on the internet along with ways to cook it while wondering what it actually is, it might not be the right food or diet plan for you.
Scientific Research
Finally, every diet plan must be backed by solid science with studies and testing to show how efficient and how safe it is as well as documents that show how well the subjects did with the plan when they used it themselves.
Protica Research (Protica, Inc.) specializes in the development of Capsulized Foods. Protica manufactures Profect, IsoMetric, Pediagro, Fruitasia and over 100 other brands, including Medicare-approved, whey liquid protein for immunodeficiency patients. You can learn more at Protica Research – Copyright
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The number of people who are medically defined as being obese (which is weighing more than 20% over their ideal weight) is near 34 million in the United States alone. (Source: www.med.Stanford.edu ) The number of people who are currently on, have recently completed, have given up on or are about to kick off a diet of any kind is 20 million at any given time, and they spend around one billion dollars every year on fitness and nutrition plans, pills, supplements and equipment. (Source: www.thriveonline.com)
During their diet plans, these dieters will try the no carb, low carb and slow carb food plans. They will try to avoid all fats, only to find that they are failing miserably. They will try high protein or even extremely high protein diets, only to fail at that as well. In the end, they will turn to skipping meals and not eating at all or will try using liquid diet plans. None of these will work, but why?
- The body needs food to survive, in the right amounts and the right types. This includes all three of the nutrients: carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
- A liquid diet is difficult to sustain for the long term and may be more harmful than it would be beneficial.
- Skipping meals can cause your body to gain weight because of its effect on the metabolism and thermogenesis.
- Balancing all of the nutrients in the correct proportion is more important than not eating at all.
- It is important to know what your needs are before starting a plan of any kind and to discuss that plan with a doctor, a registered dietician or a nutritionist.
The Importance of Proteins, Carbohydrates and Fats
The body uses all three of the macronutrients for different purposes. Fat and carbohydrates are burned by the body for energy and other uses. Protein can also be used for energy, but also has many other tasks to complete within the body since it is a vital component of every single cell in the body. Protein’s functions include:
- Building and repairing cells, including those that make up RNA and DNA, the building blocks of life itself.
- Making enzymes which are used to digest food and make new cells.
- Making other chemicals which are used to make neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are used by the body to send nerve related messages around the body.
- Helping to create and maintain connective tissue.
- Building cell membranes.
- Contributing to the cell matrix.
- Maintaining the fluid balance in the body (too much fluid can lead to edema or may cause heart disturbances, too little can cause dehydration.)
- Regulating the acid/base (pH) balance of the blood
- Working in the formation of hormones and enzymes (with the exception of the 8 amino acids that must be received from food sources every day.)
- Contributing to the immune system (antibodies are proteins.)
- Some of the hormones and enzymes created by protein in the body work to regulate sleep, digestion and ovulation.
(Source: Nelson 2009)
A Liquid Diet for the Long Term?
Will you lose weight on an all liquid diet? It depends on a number of factors. First, if you are consuming enough calories of the right kinds, it is possible that you will lose some weight, however, after a brief period of success, the body will overrule most people’s intentions and they will begin to eat (possibly gorge themselves on) solid foods once again. At this point, they are likely not only to gain back everything that they had lost, but to gain additional weight as well. Liquid diets are difficult to manage in the long term but can serve as a great way to kick off or jumpstart a healthier eating plan. There are a number of problems with an all liquid diet, which include:
- Slowed or stalled metabolism. Your body will become convinced that it is starving and will hold onto all foods instead of burning them for energy.
- Amenorrhea. This is cessation of menstrual cycles not related to pregnancy.
- Constipation. It may seem strange that you would be constipated when on an all liquid diet, however, there is no food for the body to push through the system, which can lead to waste materials backing up.
- High protein, liquid diets can lead to serious electrolyte imbalances that can affect the beating and rhythm of the heart.
- 25% or more of those on long term liquid diets develop gall stones, especially those that are at all prone to them.
(Sources: www.colombianet.isource/winter95/diet.html, Vanderbilt University Psychology Department, Cicely Richards)
Skipping Meals and Weight Gain
When you start skipping meals or reduce your calories below what is right for your body and activity level, your body goes into panic mode and holds onto all food. Your body is programmed with a number of signals. When it is hungry, it sends out the signal with the hunger hormone ghrelin, and most people will respond by eating. When the body thinks that it is full, it will send out the satiety hormone, leptin. (Some people are deficient in leptin, which is why they eat far more than they need to but still feel hungry). When the body sends out ghrelin but no food is delivered, it will send out a secondary signal for the body to burn some of the reserves for energy. However, the body will start getting the feeling that no food is ever going to be delivered and will start slowing down what it considers to be non-essential activities, including metabolism. Everything that is eaten will be stored immediately, leading to further weight gain.
All Things in Balance
There are three macronutrients: fat, carbohydrates and proteins. Despite some of the recent diet plans that gained popularity, all three of these are needed in the healthy diet, but in the right amounts and the right types. Fats should make up the smallest portion of the diet and should be the healthy, monounsaturated varieties. Healthy fats include olive oil, avocadoes and Omega-3 fatty acids. Carbohydrates should make up the largest part of the diet, but should also be of the right kind. Complex carbohydrates, like those in most fruits and vegetables and whole grain pastas and breads, take longer for the body to break down and digest and are less likely to lead to insulin surges, which are one of the leading causes of weight gain. Simple carbohydrates, like white bread and sugary foods, can cause the body to flood with insulin, which will lead to weight gain.
Proteins must be of the right type as well or the body will continue to eat until it gets what it needs. The body has a set type of protein that it needs for each task in the body, and if those foods are not received, it will continue to seek food, leading to possible weight gain. If you do not get enough protein with one meal, the body will simply eat more to make up for it. (Source: Science Alert, Massey University 2009).
A diet that increases protein slightly and decreases fat without changing the carbohydrate amount has been shown to lead to decreased calorie intake and significant weight loss. The higher levels of protein are said to be more satisfying, but do not have any effect on either the hunger hormone, ghrelin, or the satiety hormone, leptin. For weight loss, the diet should be 30% protein, 20% fat and 50% complex carbohydrates. (Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Know What You Need
Before you start any diet plan, you should have an idea of how many calories that you need to maintain your current weight so that you know by how many you will need to reduce to lose weight. Once you know your calorie count, you can start to devise a diet plan that gives you the right amount of all three macronutrients so that you have slow and steady, healthy weight loss. It is important to consider your general, overall health before changing the way that you eat, especially if you are taking medications or are being treated for any physical or mental disorder. Consulting a physician or nutritionist is not just something that diets suggest, it is very important because there are certain types of conditions that can be adversely affected by the wrong eating plan.
Protica Research (Protica, Inc.) specializes in the development of Capsulized Foods. Protica manufactures Profect, IsoMetric, Pediagro, Fruitasia and over 100 other brands, including Medicare-approved, whey protein shots for renal care patients. You can learn more at Protica Research – Copyright
Every few years there are new diets introduced suggesting that if you count calories you will be more conscious of them, and therefore you will eat less and lose weight. But being conscious of calories is not the same as choosing not to eat as many. Simply acknowledging the calories in that bacon triple cheese burger with extra bacon and chocolate milkshake is not going to negate them. It will not block their artery clogging cholesterol, saturated fat and simple carbohydrates that leave you feeling hungry even though you never burned them off.
A calorie is simply a unit of measure. It is the amount of energy that is needed to raise the temperature of one gram of pure water one degree Celsius. There is nothing magic about the calorie in and of itself. It doesn’t matter what time you eat or what in what order you consume your foods. The calorie will still affect your body in the same way. If you eat too few calories, you will feel hungry and may become sluggish and tired.
Eat too many calories and you will feel sluggish, bloated and possibly unwell. Continually eat too many calories for your own body and you will gain weight. There is no real trick to the concept of the calorie. It is actually quite simple: Your body has a set need for calories to maintain its current weight. If you eat more than your body actually needs to have, the additional calories will be converted first to additional energy and then to fat. More unnecessary calories coming in leads to more fat.
On the other hand, if there are too few calories taken in, the body will be forced to burn its own stores of fat for energy. If the body goes too long without a new source of calories, however, it will stop burning the right fuel and will instead hold onto every single calorie that comes in, making you remain at the same weight even though you are eating far less than before.
The Calorie and the Concept of Hunger and Appetite
The calorie is simple enough to understand, but there is more at work behind the scenes. Complicated processes called hunger, appetite, digestion and metabolism can be influenced by emotions and other outside factors.
Appetite can be influenced by more than just a need for food. The body can feel like it is starving because of emotional, visual or other cues. In fact, the body can be influenced by something as simple as the time on the clock, eating not because you are hungry but because your body is conditioned to expect food at this time every day. Watching other people eat can also make you eat, even when you know that you are not really hungry. Actual hunger rarely prompts the office worker to hit the vending machine mid afternoon, but rather he is driven by his sense of habit.
Real hunger can be a difficult thing to understand, but there is also the concept of misplaced hunger. It is important to understand the difference between real hunger and false hunger or you will end up eating more than you intended and more than you need, even when you are not hungry at all. For some people, thirst can be mistaken for hunger. Imagine that you need eight ounces of zero calorie water and instead eat a three hundred calorie snack. Instead of giving the body what it was asking for, you have given it three hundred calories more than it needed and have also skipped giving it the water it needed in the first place.
But a Carb Calorie Counts for More than a Protein Calorie?
Each gram of fat and carbohydrates has nine calories while each gram of protein calories has four. In addition, the body burns up more energy while digesting protein than it does with either of the other macronutrients. That being said, there are different considerations for which nutrient is needed, when it is needed and how much should be eaten. The brain, the mysterious, complex organ that controls every system and other organ in the body, can only accept and use energy that is generated from complex carbohydrates.
Protein is used to build muscles and skin but also plays a number of other very complex roles in the body. It contributes to cellular creation, the generation of bones, ligaments and tendons and also helps the body to create new chemicals that are used during the digestion, ovulation and even sleep. Protein also plays a role in the cardiovascular system, helping to maintain the pH balance of the blood and keeping the blood pressure regulated.
It is important to get the right number of calories from the right kind of foods. For some people, habit eating and a lack of understanding of real hunger can be a serious problem. Some people become so overwhelmed with the deluge of information that they simply stop eating completely, which is just as bad as overeating to the metabolism. It is important to remember that the body actually does need to get new energy sources every day, in evenly spaced meals, perhaps eating more frequently throughout the day instead of eating two or three large meals and nothing more. Healthy between-meal snacks can be a great way to get the energy you need to keep your metabolism high.
Using protein supplements or protein based snacks can be a great way to accomplish this, helping you to avoid the lure of the vending machine at the end of the hall. Protica, a company famous for its small protein shot, Profect, also offers a number of other protein supplements including two protein candies, Protein Twist and Protein Taffy. Check these and other protein supplement products out on the web site, http://www.protica.com for information on the benefits and available flavors as well as the ways to order your favorites today.
Protica Research (Protica, Inc.) specializes in the development of Capsulized Foods. Protica manufactures Profect, IsoMetric, Pediagro, Fruitasia and over 100 other brands, including Medicare-approved, whey protein supplements for cancer patients. You can learn more at Protica Research – Copyright
A diagnosis of kidney disease means more doctor visits, various lab tests, changes in diet, and the likelihood of dialysis or even a kidney transplant in the future, should the disease progress far enough.
Diet and medications can hold this off, perhaps even indefinitely, which shows how very important diet is in maintaining health. Listening to the advice of a nutritionist is supremely important for a kidney patient in any stage of the disease. Sometimes this can slow or even stop the disease from advancing, but in some people, nothing they can do will stop the disease from becoming more serious.
Lab tests will become a constant need – frequent blood and urine samples are just the beginning. Kidney disease that is serious, may even require a port placed into the body so samples can be drawn without the use of needles each time. The port can also be used to introduce medications into the body, but this measure also requires extra patient care or assistance from family members or even a nurse.
Here are a few of the lab tests involved in kidney disease treatment:
- Serum creatinine measures creatinine, a waste product created by muscle activity. Normally, the kidneys remove this from the body, but it may start to back up in the blood vessels in the case of kidney disease patients. This is often one of the first signs of kidney problems.
- GFR or Glomerular Filtration Rate is a general determination of how well your kidneys are functioning. A GFR of less than 30 is a problem that will need the attention of a nephrologist, or kidney specialist. A GFR that is under 15 is a serious problem, indicating dialysis or a kidney transplant will be necessary.
- BUN or Blood Urea Nitrogen is formed when the body breaks down protein, either from food or from regular metabolic processes. The kidneys would normally filter this waste from the body, but when the kidneys start to fail, urea nitrogen levels rise. This can also happen when the patient simply eats too much protein. Too little protein can cause the BUN level to decrease.
- Urine protein is the accumulation of protein in the patient’s urine. Some protein is necessary for your body to function – it is a major macronutrient. The body uses protein for vast number of functions, and kidneys do the work of filtering it and its byproducts from the bloodstream. When the kidneys are not working properly, protein starts to collect in the patient’s urine. High, consistent and persistent levels of protein in the urine are often another sign of kidney damage or disease.
- Microalbuminuria is a test used on patients who have a high risk of contracting kidney disease, such as those who have high blood pressure or a family history of kidney troubles. This can detect tiny amounts of urine in the bloodstream that most tests will miss.
- Ratio of protein to creatinine is something of a shortcut. Often, a doctor will require a sample of urine (of 24 hours), which can give an accurate measure of how much protein is in the patient’s bloodstream during the course of a given day. This test requires a great deal of patient participation because it requires collecting and refrigerating urine to bring to the lab for testing. The doctor can simply measure the protein to creatinine ratio instead, making it easier for patient and doctor.
- Serum albumin is a protein measurement test based on albumin, a vital body protein. The body uses protein from food to create the hormones, amino acids and enzymes that regulate all sorts of body functions. If the blood albumin content is low, it generally means the patient is either receiving too little protein through the diet or too few calories. The human body is not able to store protein from day to day and needs new sources regularly. Lack of blood albumin can cause a number of health problem, including a reduced immune system.
- Normalized protein nitrogen appearance (nPna) is a test used to determine if the patient has enough dietary protein or has too much protein. This test requires blood and urine samples, and sometimes a food log.
- SGA or Subjective Global Assessment may be a request from the nutritionist rather than the nephrologist. This is used to find signs of nutritional irregularities. First, questions are asked about the patient’s daily diet, and then a weight check is performed, as well as a check of fat and muscles in the face, arms, hands, shoulders, and legs.
- Hemoglobin is one of the components of blood. It is the part of the red blood cells that carry oxygen throughout the body from the lungs. Low hemoglobin is a condition known as anemia. Increasing iron intake and a certain hormone will treat anemia.
- Hematocrit measures how many blood cells the body is currently making.
- TSAT and serum ferritin measure the amount of iron in the body.
- Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) is caused by an imbalance of phosphorous and calcium. PTH levels that are really high can result in bone disease.
- Calcium is a main component of healthy bones. Several types of kidney disease will leach calcium from the blood, so the levels need to be monitored.
- Phosphorous can be dangerous and weaken bones if the levels are too high. The doctor and nutritionist may have to reduce the patient’s amount of this mineral.
- Potassium is another mineral that can cause problems when there is too much consumed. While it is necessary to maintain the muscles, including the heart, an excess will deteriorate the muscles and cause heart irregularities.
Kidney disease patients often need a good source of protein that is low in fat and easily digestible. Profect, a liquid protein supplement from Protica, fits the bill. It is small enough (less than three fluid ounces) to carry easily anywhere, and has only 100 calories. Two servings a day should be plenty for most when supplemented with plant protein sources.
Protica Research (Protica, Inc.) specializes in the development of Capsulized Foods. Protica manufactures Profect, IsoMetric, Pediagro, Fruitasia and over 100 other brands, including Medicare-approved, whey liquid protein for diabetic patients. You can learn more at Protica Research – Copyright
The condition commonly known as cancer actually comprises over 200 different diseases, all with some traits in common. Cancer can affect virtually every part of the body, from the skin to the internal organs. The diseases known as cancer are characterized by abnormal cell division and their ability to invasively spread from one area to another. Cancer is generally named for whatever body part it originates in or the type of tissue it first infects. For instance:
- Adenocarcinomas are found in glandular tissue.
- Sarcomas are found in connective tissue.
- Adenosarcomas can be found in both gland tissues and connective tissues.
- Leukemias are cancers that affect blood cells.
- Lymphomas affect the lymph nodes.
- Around 85% of all cancers consist of solid tumors.
Reproductive cancers make up about 50% of all cases in women. These types include breast cancer or pelvic area cancers. The second most common cancer-related death for women is caused by lung cancer, but the primary cancer-related causes of death for women are breast, endometrial, and ovarian cancers. The key to overcoming them is to catch them early, so testing is important. There are also some diet choices that can reduce the risk of cancer. Even after cancer is diagnosed, diet can be helpful during treatment.
Some Common Symptoms of Cancer
These warning signs are not perfect indicators of cancer, but they are signs to watch for so you may be checked by a doctor just in case they occur:
- A notable change in bladder or bowel habits
- A sore that does not appear to be healing
- Any unusual bleeding or discharge
- A thickening or a lump anywhere on your body
- Chronic indigestion or difficulty in swallowing
- Changes in a wart or mole
- A persistent cough or an unusually hoarse voice
None of these are a definite sign of cancer, and some cancers develop without any warning at all, existing for years or even decades before detection. It is important to be tested regularly for various cancers, even if the course after detection is merely to wait and see.
Cancer Screenings
Here are some tests the American Cancer Society recommends for those without other significant risk factors. Those with an increased risk, including a family history of certain cancers, should follow the advice of a doctor.
- Men and women should both begin flexible sigmoidoscopy at age fifty, with further checks every three to five years.
- Men and women should also start a fecal occult blood test (tests for bowel cancer) starting at age fifty and repeated yearly.
- Digital rectal exams should start at age forty for everyone and be performed yearly.
- Pap tests should be done by all women who are either sexually active or over the age of eighteen. This checks the cervical cells for cancer. The intervals for these tests should be determined by the woman’s doctor.
- Women eighteen to forty should have pelvic exams every one to three years, while women over forty should have one every year.
- After menopause, women should have endometrial tissue samples taken. The doctor will determine the frequency after the first time.
- Breast self-examinations should be performed once every month by women once they reach the age of eighteen. A doctor can show the correct way to perform one.
- Mammography should be performed beginning at age 50 and repeated every one or two years – more for a woman determined to be at high risk.
Food Choices That Help Prevent Cancer
The American Cancer Society recommends several foods to reduce the risk of certain cancers.
- Soy beans or dried beans contain plant estrogen, which helps prevent against some pelvic cancers and breast cancer.
- Tomatoes, carrots, and red peppers contain a healthy amount of vitamin C. They also contain carotenoids, which guard against prostate cancer.
- Greens and cruciferous vegetables are good at reducing the risk of some cancers more common in men, including esophageal, lung, rectal, stomach, and colon cancers. They may even reduce the risk of certain other cancers, such as breast, bladder, pancreas, and larynx cancers.
- Olive oil is known to reduce the risk of breast cancer.
- Milk and milk products reduce the risks of both breast and colon cancers.
- Salmon and other oily fish can help ward off cancer in general.
Other Food Combinations that Can Reduce Cancer Risk
- Ground flaxseed contains lignans, fiber, and plant-sourced omega-3s. Eat this with berries, cottage cheese, or soybeans to help ward against breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colorectal cancer. Just mix a few berries and tablespoon of ground flaxseed into a serving of low-fat cottage cheese.
- Stir-fry some of your favorite vegetables in a little bit of quality olive oil to better absorb nutrients and protect yourself against certain types of cancers.
- Get a good tea that you enjoy, like white, green, black, red, or herbal and some silken tofu to make a delicious dessert. After brewing the tea, let it cool to room temperature. Blend soft tofu to an extra cream consistency, and then stir a half cup to a full cup of tea into it. You can add some berries for flavor or add some raw almonds. It can be served at room temperature or chilled if you prefer a firmer texture. This has elements that may stop cancer before it even appears.
- Regular low-fat dairy products and foods with vitamin D can lower the likelihood of the appearance of colorectal cancer.
The Importance of Protein
Protein is also very helpful in combating cancer, either in preventing it or helping with treatment. The antibodies in your immune system are composed of protein, so you’ll need it to keep your immune system strong. Protein also builds muscle and aids the body in renewing itself, so it will even contribute to your overall health. Profect, a liquid protein shot from Protica, is a source of protein that contains 25 grams of protein per serving. At less than three ounces per serving, you can take it wherever you need to go. Not only does it provide a shot of necessary protein, it contains all the vitamin C and 10% of the vitamins B you will need during your day.
Protica Research (Protica, Inc.) specializes in the development of Capsulized Foods. Protica manufactures Profect, IsoMetric, Pediagro, Fruitasia and over 100 other brands, including Medicare-approved, whey protein drinks for dialysis patients. You can learn more at Protica Research – Copyright