All of our products are certified Kosher Parve, which means that none of our products ever contain any dairy whatsoever. This means no milk byproducts either, such as casein, whey, or skim milk powder. In order to make certain that there is no dairy in a product, always look for a Kosher Parve symbol. That symbol certifies that the product is completely dairy/casein free.

Yes. The dark chocolate in half of one bar contains 9 g of sugar, usually insignificant in comparison with the quantities of protein, essential fats and other valuable nutrients present.

Answer: Dairy refers to milk and milk derived products only. The easiest way to remember this is that milk/dairy comes from cows, whereas eggs come from chickens.   Answer: Products designated as "non-dairy" have no diary ingredients used in their production, however the products that do contain dairy are produced on the same machinery. This is an important distinction for those with severe allergies.  

Our foods are predominantly vegan. However, the following items contain dairy ingredients found in the soy ham: The ZenDuck in Peking-Style ZenDuck Wrap contains milk protein. The soy chicken in Mango Halo contains eggs. The Tofu Honey Pie has eggs and dairy. The Banana Pie also contains dairy. The Vegi-Lasagna has soy cheese which includes casein, a protein derived from milk.

With the passage of the Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act, all indoor areas of restaurants must be smoke-free by December 8, 2006. Smoking is still allowed in outdoor areas of restaurants. Restaurants that are contained within gaming establishments or casinos are also required to ban smoking. Bars that serve food, or have a kitchen and hold a food handling license, will also be required to be smoke-free by December 8, 2006.

Sugars give our manufacturers the ability to control the glycemic response of the bars. Some sugars, like dextrose, enter the bloodstream rapidly. Others, such as fructose, breakdown much slower. This, along with a balanced combination of protein and fat creates a product that gradually increases blood glucose levels and maintains them for an extended period of time. The result is sustained energy and hunger satisfaction.

Coatings on nutrition bars require a saturated fat to remain solid at room temperature. A saturated fat has a semi-solid consistency while a mono- or poly-unsaturated fat is liquid at room temperature. This point makes it clear that using unsaturated fats to create a coating would be unmanageable. We use a small amount of palm kernel oil (2gm) to create a natural, stabilized one. The uncoated flavors of Balance bars also contain minute amounts of palm kernel oil (less than 0.5gm).

The intention of this statement is not to claim that the product uses various nuts in its formulation. Unless appearing on the ingredients panel (i.e. peanuts or almonds), Balance bars do not contain added nuts or nut products. quot;May Contain Traces of Various Nuts" simply means that under rare conditions, a small nut fragment may enter the product via the machinery or raw materials during manufacturing.

determining the estrogen burst prior to ovulation. By charting your patterns daily and using the fertility cycle chart included, you can ensure the reliability of the system.

The Luna is available at major pharmacies and drug stores, a complete list is available here. The Luna may also be purchased online and there is no charge for shipping to most places in the world. Yes. In fact before you set up an appointment with a fertility specialist you can use the LUNA to determine what your cycle looks like. Fertility cycles average 28 days, but can range from 23 to 40 days.

DO NOT run your Luna under water as moisture can get inside and it will not give you clear results. Simply wipe with a moist cloth or Q-tip and dry with the enclosed lint free cloth.

No. The majority of our products are hypo-allergenic. With only a few exceptions, they contain no dairy, yeast or corn. Additionally, they contain no wheat, gluten, sugar, starch, preservatives or hydrogenated oils. The beta glucan in IsoProtein Plus and PureWeigh PREMEAL Beverage is gluten-free. Furthermore, our products contain no hidden coatings, excipients, binders, fillers, shellacs, artificial colors or fragrance.

Only three flavors, Honey Peanut, Chocolate, and Chocolate Raspberry Fudge contain lactose. These flavors contain less than 1 gram per bar. In most cases, lactose intolerant individuals can tolerate up to 5 grams of lactose without any symptoms. For a comparison, this is the amount found in 100 ml. (1/2 cup) of milk. As you can see, Honey Peanut, Chocolate, and Chocolate Raspberry Fudge Balance bars are well below the threshold for lactose intolerance.

No. Honey Peanut, Chocolate, Mocha, Chocolate Raspberry Fudge and Almond Brownie Balance bars contain cocoa powder. It is intended to simulate the taste and consistency of chocolate, but is virtually free of theobromine, the alkaloid found in chocolate, which can cause heartburn in certain individuals.

All six raw cheeses are grass-fed raw un-pasteurized and of superior quality. Butter is pasteurized at the lowest temperatures allowed by Minnesota law for 30 minutes and not homogenized. Ten pound cheese bundles are Minnesota origin and pasteurized. Rest assured there are efforts underway to change laws in Minnesota as the butter has won the prestigious American Cheese Society contest two years running. [back to top]

Dairy cows are made pregnant yearly to ensure they produce adequate milk. In nature the calf would suckle for almost a year but nature, like the calf, is denied by the dairy industry. Some calves may be separated from their dams on the first day of life; others might remain for just a few days. But as the inevitable by-products of relentless milk production each will have to endure one of several possible fates.

Dairy foods have many health benefits such as helping to build and maintain strong bones, control blood pressure and maintain a healthy weight. Dairy foods also have been shown to help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, osteoporosis and obesity.

Due to increased security, Alta Dena Dairy no longer offers plant or dairy tours. Please feel free to contact the California Milk Advisory Board at (209) 525-6875 for suggestions and locations available for agricultural tours. Milk contains vitamin B-12, which helps build red blood cells that carry oxygen and nutrients to help fuel your entire body.

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The dub goofs here. In dubbed episode 39, Luna and Artemis refer to a real Central Control. The episode was probably scripted by someone who didn't see the episode where Central Control is found to be Artemis.