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Welcome to VitaFriends
Dear VitaFriend,
Happy Valentine's Day!
Did you know that February is American Heart Month? This is proclaimed each year by the President of the United States in an effort to help fight heart disease. Some of the best ways to prevent heart disease are through a balanced, healthy diet and regular physical activity. While Vitaflo can only encourage and cheer you on to daily exercise, we do provide some innovative products that contain DHA, which is known to have some heart-healthy benefits. Our entire range of great-tasting Cooler products contains pre-formed DHA, and we have two new products, KeyOmega and DocOmega, which include DHA and ARA as well. These can be used with our entire range of products for various metabolic disorders.
Also in this edition, is a heart-warming story on how Vitaflo International has helped some friends in Malawi, Africa by providing funds to support a marine ambulance for the local residents. Taste Connections contributor, Malathy Ramanujam has offered delicious recipes for Valentine cookies and brownies that will surely bring warmth and comfort to a cold winter day! Sharon Ernst, Chief Metabolic Dietitian at the University of Utah Metabolic Clinic has contributed an insightful article on dietary management of PKU and at home monitoring of blood Phenylalanine levels.
Dont forget to check out the list of upcoming Vitaflo events and activities, and visit us and become a Vitaflo friend on Facebook!
Happy Reading!
Jen Devaney, MS, RD
National Sales & Marketing Manager
Vitaflo USA
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The Skinny on Fats DHA & ARA in Vitaflo Products!
Polyunsaturated fats (PUFA), particularly omega 3 fatty acids are known to be good, heart-healthy fats. Oily fish, such as salmon and tuna are the main sources of DHA in a regular diet. DHA is known to have many benefits, including heart health and even brain and eye development.
People with PKU and other related disorders of protein metabolism have a very restricted natural protein intake and can't consume high protein foods such as fish, meat, eggs and nuts, which are all rich sources of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. To learn how Vitaflo's products can help you get your recommended amounts of these important fatty acids, click here. |
Vitaflo Supports "Good Hope" for Friends in Malawi
Malawi is a small, former British colony in the middle of Africa with a population of about 11.6 million people. There is a long-time connection dating back to 1871 between Malawi and Scotland through the Scottish explorer David Livingston.
In Northern Malawi there are few roads for transporting, and Lake Malawi is the main highway. The residents had been using an old ship lifeboat as an ambulance, but after several years of use and breakdowns, the vessel needed constant attention. See how Vitaflo participated in the building of a new marine ambulance. Learn more. |
"Just So Easy" cooking corner by Malathy Valentine's Day Cookies and Brownies
 Show your Valentine that you really care with one of these sweet recipes provided by Malathy Ramanujam from Taste Connections.
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Dietitian's Corner - PKU Dietary Management & At Home Monitoring
Sharon L. Ernst, MPH, RD, CD
Chief Metabolic Dietitian, University of Utah Metabolic Clinic
Dietary treatment for certain inborn errors of metabolism like PKU require a restricted diet to maintain blood levels within a therapeutic range. Successful management of PKU is multifaceted and requires that patients and caregivers are familiar with the prescribed diet, can track phenylalanine intake, obtain periodic blood levels, monitor growth and have adequate financial resources. Several years ago a group of researchers in Utah surveyed patients and families following a low phenylalanine diet for PKU. Learn more.
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Vitaflo Special Occasions and Upcoming Events
 MI Pasta Bowl Sponsored by Vitaflo USA
Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
Rockford, MI
Plan now to attend this spring bowling party and low protein pasta feast to follow!
Low protein dessert bar and fun for the whole family in Western Michigan. Flyers will be mailed to families from the Children's Hospital of MI metabolic clinic in March.
Registration Required.
Questions or for an invitation, please contact Monica Cengia at 937-436-1985.
 FOD/OAA Family Support Groups National Metabolic Conference
Emory Conference Center
Friday, July 30-31, 2010
Atlanta, GA
Questions, contact Carol Barton at carolbarton@oaanews.org or Deb Lee Gould at deb@fodsupport.org
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