Pineapple has a vibrant tropical flavor, bursting with tangy sweetness. It's also an excellent source of manganese and vitamin C, the body's primary water-soluble antioxidant that protects cells. Diets rich in vitamin C have been shown to boost the immune system. Add your favorite dried fruits to this Granola Bar recipe for a nutritious and delicious anytime snack.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cup granola
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 cup vegetable margarine
1 cup pineapple fruit spread

Directions:

1. Stir together flour, granola, brown sugar and baking soda.
2. Cut margarine in chunks and mix together until mixture is crumbly.
3. Pat 2/3 crumbs in the bottom of an ungreased 13x9x2" baking pan & top with fruit spread.
4. Sprinkle remaining crumbs onto the mixture.
5. Bake at 375 F for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
6. Cut into bars and enjoy with your favorite soy yogurt!

This recipe was sent by Ann Miller, one of our readers.
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According to a new study at the Journal College of Nutrition, the ascorbic acid in vitamin C can help prevent ulcers. Researchers at the University of California School of Medicine evaluated nearly 7,000 adults, finding that almost one-third had antibodies against a strand of bacteria believed to be the cause of most ulcers. Chronic infection with this bacteria is an important risk factor for both ulcer problems and gastric cancer. The findings reveal that higher blood levels of ascorbic acid were associated with lower rates of infection by 25%.

Higher intakes of vitamin C rich foods in the stomach help prevent infection and ulcers. Vitamin C is present in fruits and vegetables including pineapples, oranges, lemons, and bell peppers. Each year, 500,000 new cases of peptic ulcer disease surface in the U.S.. Under recommendations by the Institute of Medicine, women should consume 75 milligrams of vitamin C a day and men should consume 90. A medium orange has about 60 milligrams.

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October is the month to take some time for the animals! World Farm Animals Day occurs on October 2nd (Gandhi’s birthday), but caring people around the world get active in their communities throughout the entire month. It is a time to spread the message of compassion and reflect on the animals who perish to feed the world's "meat habit."

Inspire others to help animals! Request our colorful handouts (pictured on the left) in honor of World Farm Animals Day. These cards are most ideal for distribution at animal-friendly locations such as vet offices, pet stores, and animal shelters. Gently making the connection between animals we call pets and animals we call food, the card offers free vegetarian starter kits.

You help the animals each time you encourage someone to eat less meat or even transition to a veg diet. Each person who “kicks the meat habit” saves up to 2,000 animals in a lifetime.

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