Abstract: An assembly and method for a variable weight shot put assembly. The assembly maintains its size while its total weight can be altered by the user as the user trains. The assembly includes a sphere, the shot put, which splits into at least two portions. Slugs are placed in various inner cavities located within the sphere. Slugs have different set weights and weights are placed in the inner cavities so that the sphere maintains its original center of gravity.

Abstract: A food supplement which has beneficial effects for bowel health, and a method of preparing the food supplement are disclosed. The food supplement is derived from fiber extracts from two or more types of fruit or vegetables. The fiber extracts have a majority of soluble solids removed therefrom. The two or more types of fruit or vegetable may be selected from the group consisting of grape, citrus, apple, tomato, carrot, mango, cranberry, papaya, banana, pineapple, kiwi fruit, spinach and melon. The beneficial effects for bowel health are manifest in an increase in levels of short chain fatty acids (SCFA's) in the colon.