A Note from the Nutritionist
The Complete Package

Like finding the perfect gift, achieving optimal health takes a lot of effort. You must shop around to find the right balance of foods, beverages, and supplements to provide the nutrition you need. There is no "one size fits all" solution to health. And, there is certainly no magic pill that will give you everything your body needs. While we tend to focus on calcium and vitamin D when talking about bone health, there are many other nutrients that play a role. This month we feature two nutrients whose role in good health may surprise you. They serve as a reminder that a diet filled with a variety of fresh foods is the basis of the gift of good health, while nutritional supplements are the ribbon that ties it all together into a complete package.

Want to win your own health package? Enter the Adora Contest of the Month for your chance at a free bag of Adora Calcium.

Still looking for holiday gift ideas? Check out the Adora Tip of the Month and try whipping up a batch of "Make Your Own Cocoa Mix." Enjoy! - Michelle Gibeault Traub, R.D.

The Missing Mineral
Are we overlooking magnesium?
by Michelle Gibeault Traub, R.D.

Calcium and vitamin D have certainly earned their place in the spotlight given their importance to bone health. But, research indicates that the lesser-known mineral, magnesium, may also play a role in strengthening bones.
[Read more on Magnesium]

Bone up on Fat
Another surprising finding about a former nutrition "no no"
by Michelle Gibeault Traub, R.D.

Once a nutritional taboo, fats have gained a great deal of respect in the past few years. The key lies in the type of fat. Omega-3 fatty acids have proven their virtue as research indicates they may decrease the risks of heart disease, stroke, autoimmune disorders, certain types of cancers, and even osteoporosis. [More on Omega-3s]

ADORA UPDATE
Adora Calcium in Dark Chocolate is in demand!
If you have visited the Adora Online Store lately you may have been disappointed to learn that Adora Calcium in Dark Chocolate is currently out of stock. Not to worry, although you won't be able to order that flavor online until the end of the month, Milk Chocolate is available and you can still buy Adora in Dark Chocolate at retailers across the country. In fact, GNC stores are now carrying the product and as always you can find Adora Calcium in the Whole Foods "Whole Body" department. For a list of our other retailers visit: http://www.adoracalcium.com/retailers.php

ADORA CONTEST OF THE MONTH
More FREE Adora Calcium!

How to Win: Read this month's "circle of health" and answer the following: "How many milligrams of the Omega-3 fatty acid EPA are there in Adora's new Concentrated Omega-3?" (HINT: the answer can be found in one of this month's articles, and also in the Adora Online Store. The winner will be chosen at random from the subscribers who submit a correct answer, along with their mailing address, and their Adora calcium flavor preference (Dark Chocolate or Milk Chocolate) before December 31st. Please be sure to put "Adora Answer - December" in the subject of your e-mail, and send the email to editor@adoracalcium.com. Sorry, but due to the overwhelming number of responses we will only be able to respond to the winning entry. Thanks for participating! Rachel from CA was chosen as our winner for the correct answer "360 mg".

ADORA TIP OF THE MONTH
Make Your Own Cocoa
One of the purest forms of chocolate goodness is natural cocoa powder which results when cocoa butter is removed from chocolate liquor (the ground up nib of a cocoa bean). Natural cocoa powder is very bitter, so "Dutch" processing is often utilized to give cocoa a milder flavor. However, this process of treating cocoa with alkali can reduce the amount of powerful antioxidants. While most cocoa drink mixes contain Dutch cocoa, you can whip up your own healthy concoction using natural cocoa and a bit of sweetener. Check out our Make Your Own Cocoa Mix recipes, or if you are feeling adventurous like fellow "circle of health" reader, Anna, simply warm a cup of soy milk, drop in a disc of Adora Calcium, and stir until melted for a delicious antioxidant and calcium-rich treat

Want another chance at a FREE bag of Adora Calcium? E-mail us your favorite healthy recipe! If we feature your recipe in an issue of the "circle of health" newsletter we will send you a free bag of Adora Calcium! E-mail recipes to editor@adoracalcium.com. Please be sure to put "RECIPE" in the subject line of the message.

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