The Jewels of Heart is dedicated to George, my significant other and best friend in my life. Our true love is the main theme in every poem. Each poem was a song that I sang for George at the different times. And those times were not all the easy ones. But the good spirit and strong belief, never the materialism, seem to make the two endure the time of challenge, grow, and become fulfilled eventually. The Jewels of Heart includes the total 16 poems, which were mostly written in year 2007. Some of the most enlightening poems are The Seashells, Our Photographs, Love Letters, and Your Golden Vest

Adequate fiber in the diet is essential for maintaining gastrointestinal and cardiovascular health and for weight management and glycemic control. But a majority of people in developed countries fall short of their recommended daily intake. Designed for product developers, nutritionists, dietitians, and regulatory agencies, Dietary Fiber and Health discusses critical findings from the Ninth Vahouny Fiber Symposium about the significance of dietary fiber and ways to get more fiber in our diet.

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