Editors' pix - food products - Brief Article

1. FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE

It pays to be proactive when it comes to your health. That's why Dr. Matthias Rath offers Vitacor Plus, a supplement that's said to keep arteries healthy and prevent the buildup of excess cholesterol. Vitacor Plus is available at your health food store, or have your retailer call (800) 624-2442,

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2. THE MAGIC OF MATE

First coffee bars were all the rage. Then came chai and smoothies, Now the hottest new drink is mate. With more polyphenols than green tea, mate is a healthy new alternative. Look for it at your local health food store, or have your retailer call (626) 960-5037.

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3. SUPER SUPPORT

Even though the stress of the holidays is over, it's still important to take care of yourself. Essential Phytosterolins, Inc.'s Multi-Mune is one way to keep your immune system in check. The nutrients in each capsule are said to fight aging and neutralize free radicals. Multi-Mune is available at your local health food store, or have your retailer call (877) 297-7332.

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4. THE GOOD-FOR-YOU SNACK

Looking for a snack that's easy to tote but healthy and tasty, too? Check out Kettle Valley's real fruit snacks. They come in flavors like strawberry and wildberry and contain one whole apple in every bar. Have your favorite health food retailer call (610) 630-8195.

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5. UNDER THE WEATHER?

It's that time of year again. Prepare yourself for the onslaught of sneezes and sniffles with Rainbow Light's Get Well Soon dietary supplement. It contains vitamins, herbs and foods to prevent and treat the symptoms of colds and flu. Have your local health food store call (800) 635-1233.

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1. WATER WORKS

Running from the gym to work to the kids' soccer game can really make you sweat, so it's important to drink plenty of water. That's where Penta water comes in. Each bottle contains molecularly structured purified drinking water saturated with ultra-pure oxygen. Look for it at your favorite health food store, or have your retailer call (858) 452-8868.

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2. IT'S ORGANIC!

Forget those mass-market swabs whitened with chlorine bleach. Organic Essentials Cotton Swabs are made with organic cotton and are whitened with hydrogen peroxide. They're available at your local health food store, or have your retailer call (800) 765-6491.

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3. QUIET THAT COUGH

Are your little ones staying up all night--and keeping you up, too--with a noisy cough? Boiron comes to the rescue with its new Children's Chestal Honey homeopathic cough syrup. Find it at your local health food store, or have your retailer call (800) BOIRON-1.

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4. ENERGY BOOST

For a quick boost of protein before your next workout, try Nature's Plus Spiru-Tein, a carob-coated, high protein energy bar, Find them at your local health food store, or have your retailer call (800) 645-9500.

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