Dog Is Man’s Best Friend Post Heart Attack

According to a study in Circulation, after suffering a heart attack or stroke, a dog really is man’s best friend.

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Cleveland Clinic’s Doctor Luke Laffin did not take part in the research, but says results show owning a dog was associated with better outcomes.

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“What they found was that those dog owners actually had a lower risk of having recurrent cardiovascular events.” [:07]

The study looks at more than one-hundred eighty thousand people between the ages of forty and eighty-five, who had previously suffered a hear attack or stroke.

Results show dog owners who lived alone, had a 33% reduced risk of death when compared with people who suffered a heart attack and lived alone without a dog.

Doctor Laffin says the relationship between dog ownership and heart health makes sense.

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Dogs typically have to go for walks, which gets you out the door and moving, which is good for heart health.

Dogs also provide companionship, so it’s possible that dog owners have less loneliness.

Previous studies show depression and loneliness can increase the risk of heart disease.

But if you can’t own a dog –don’t worry.

Doctor Laffin says people can still mimic the benefits of owning one for the sake of their heart health.

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“They can go out for regular physical activity –maybe a walk, jog or even classes like yoga, swimming –those are all great activities that you don’t need a dog to do.” [:10]

Doctor Laffin says getting more physical activity on a regular basis can go a long way towards better heart health and longevity.

 

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Complete results of the study can be found in Circulation.

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Hot Nationwide Shift: Better Junk Food!

“At it’s core, it’s designed to taste, look and crunch just like real junk food. The dream is if junk food could be more nutritious let’s create it.” -Nick Desai

Nick Desai, CEO, Snack It Forward, maker of PeaTos is revolutionizing the billion dollar snack food industry because Americans demand better junk food.

Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King have a favorite snack. BBQ potato chips.  Well, wait until they get a hold of PeaTos!

BOLD flavor without all the junk.

They must try Crunchy Curls PeaTos in Cheese!!

Turns out, Oprah and Gayle aren’t the only people who love snacking.  94% of Americans snack.

Ha. Who are these other 6%?

77% of Millenials say they can’t get through the day without snacking. Consumers have spoken.

“The goal was less junky junk food that’s still flavorful and fun.” -Nick Desai

Smart move as no one wants to stop snacking.

Instead, we want snack companies to create better junk food.

Nick Desai, CEO of PeaTos was inspired by the concept of “pea based salty snacks” during childhood visits to India…junk food style texture and BOLD flavors that are delicious, which makes it hard to believe it’s plant-based, non-GMO without any of the harmful chemicals, like the toxic Yellow #6 dye used in one of the most popular snacks, proven to be a toxic chemical that causes hyperactivity, anxiety and other problems. We say Amen to that.

 

PeaTos is already the fasting growing better junk food with repeat customers, because like I said, they’re delicious. If you’re going to stock your pantry with better junk food, PeaTos is a winner.

“We launched in the Produce section. Kroger launched nationally and has been an amazing partner.  It’s become the fasting growing snack in the produce section and #2 selling snack in California in our category. You can also find them on Amazon.” -Nick Desai

PEAS JUMP TO THE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT

• Rich in protein and fiber
• Soy-free
• Gluten-free
• Dairy-free
• Naturally non-GMO
• No known allergies
• No synthetic colors
• No artificial flavors
• Reduces blood sugar
• Improves digestive health
• Peas are drought tolerant
• Peas reduce the need for nitrogen
• Ideal for crop rotation
• Fertilize soil with rich nitrate growth
• Prevent polluting runoff
• Almost 800 new pea-related foods hit the shelves in 2018
• Peas are packed with vitamins & minerals
• Member of Plant-based Pulse foods, which include dry beans & lentils
• Totally Vegan and Vegetarian

PeaTos are also lower in sodium, fat and calories, while retaining the yummy taste and texture of why we love crunchy snacks in the first place.

 

Nick Desai, CEO, PeaTos

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Nick Desai, CEO, Snack It Forward

Nick Desai has been the chairman and CEO of Snack It Forward since 2013.

Snack It Forward is a better-for-you snacking company with a focus on plant-based snacks. The company has a portfolio of brands that includes World Peas and Sunkist Snacks.

The World Peas brand Peatos’ mission is to help mainstream America eat better by creating snacks that taste like “junk food,” but have more substance. Desai entered the food and consumer space in 2011 by leading the acquisition of Energy Club, a snack food manufacturer.

Before dedicating his career to the snack industry, Desai’s experience spans an extensive background of over 25 years of operations, private equity/investment banking and law. Desai has a JD/MBA from Loyola Marymount University, and was a UC Regents Scholar at the University of California, Irvine. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and four children.

1. What are the best words of advice you’ve received?

“Once you make the sale, shut up.” — My dad.

2.What are your goals for the next 12 months?

We are on a mission to eliminate the compromise that has become prevalent in snacking: do I eat tasty or do I eat better? World Peas Brand Peatos does that and allows fans to get the full “junk snack” taste experience while still being full of plant-based protein, fiber and cleaner ingredients. Like many junk snack brands, I want Peatos to become a household name and the go-to snack for kids. We were fortunate to have Kroger as our initial national launch partner. They understood right away that Peatos belongs in the produce section. Consumers are embracing us via social media telling us how much they love Peatos due to their great taste, broad appeal and better-for-you positioning.

3. What do you do to relax?

I like movies and yoga, but in all honesty, I don’t have much time for either these days.

4. What would you like to be your lasting legacy?

I want to build something that grows beyond any individual, like a lasting entity with brands that endures (which is exceedingly rare nowadays). What is today’s Oreo, M&M’S or Doritos? I want to build something that will take on a life of its own. Maybe my kids get involved, maybe they don’t, but at least there is something of value that is left behind and continues on. World Peas Brand Peatos is the snack that people have been waiting for. We dared to take on the big guy because we knew we were on to something. I want to be the man who helped the vast majority of Americans eat better, and not just the small percentage who is shopping in high-end natural channels.

5. What are the top three things on your bucket list?

1, Get a pilot’s license. 2, Watch my kids become adults and prosper. 3, Celebrate my 90th B-day!

6. What work would you have pursued if you had not been in the fruit and vegetable industry?

I am kind of following my dream here so this is really it, but I also do love the entertainment business.

7. What is the one truth you’ve learned about the fruit and vegetable industry?

This is true for any business, but Steve Jobs said it best: “Stay hungry, stay foolish.” I would add: never give up.

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The Rise of the Pea: How an Unassuming Legume Emerged as a Frontrunner in the Race to Replace Meat and Dairy

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BY LARISSA ZIMBEROFF

TIME MAGAZINE COVER STORY – AUGUST 15, 2019

No one denies peas are nutritious. Whether they’re delicious—that’s debatable. But arguments over taste no longer matter because peas, specifically yellow peas, are being formulated into so many products, they’re unavoidable, and often invisible.

As a crop, the pea has risen and fallen in favor, but today everyone seems to agree that it checks the box against the biggest problems plaguing the Earth: climate, food and health.

From a sustainability standpoint, peas, in the legume family, do everything wheat, corn and soy don’t. They require less water, are drought tolerant, reduce the need for nitrogen fertilizers because they take nitrogen gas from the air and store it in their roots, and make an ideal candidate for crop rotation. Worried about GMO peas? They don’t exist outside the lab. Want to avoid allergens? You’re probably good there too; allergies are rare, another reason peas are leaving soy in their dust.

Mintel, the market research firm, reported that 757 new pea-related foods hit the shelves last year. That’s in addition to what’s already out there, including the most famous pea food, the Beyond burger. With one of the strongest first days of trading for an IPO in the last two decades, Beyond Meat is a prime example of our food system’s new priority: plant protein. Much of the 20 grams of protein in each burger comes from peas, but some comes from rice and mung bean. “One goal of this innovation is to diversify protein sources,” says Ethan Brown, the founder of Beyond Meat. “We believe it isn’t a desirable consumer proposition to have pea protein as the sole protein across our product platforms.” He’s right. Who wants to eat the same thing everyday?

Almost any doctor will posit that a plant-based diet is healthier than one high in animal protein. They would also agree that eating a plate of peas is better than eating processed foods made from fractions of peas. Nevertheless, “there is an assumption in food science that we’re going to break things into components. I guess it has become a part of our culture,” says Liz Carlisle, author of The Lentil Underground. Understanding that the food industry has started to utilize plants as source material for multiple components is key to understanding the pea’s newfound financial success.

Peas are easily broken down into building blocks of function: starch, fiber and protein. In China, home to many of the manufacturing plants that do this work, called fractionation, pea-protein isolate is widely thought of as the byproduct of the process. Pea starch is used to make noodles, and the leftover protein is shipped over to the US. McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams makes five non-dairy flavors starring micronized pea protein; Ripple Foods has sold 7 million gallons of its non-dairy milk made with Ripptein, a proprietary protein made from yellow peas; and Annie’s, one of the scant few utilizing organic peas, stashes it in its mac and cheese.

The United Nations named 2016 as the International Year of Pulses, which include peas, lentils, chickpeas and beans. That, says Tim McGreevy, CEO of USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council, helped kick off a “paradigm shift towards plant-based foods” in the U.S. “Up until five years ago the majority of our product was exported,” says McGreevy. But now, the U.S. is getting on board with the rest of world, where highly adaptable pulses like peas, chickpeas and lentils are widely used across cultures.

The federal government is helping push the trend, as well. In the last two farm bills, the government authorized funding for the Pulse Crop Health Initiative, including almost $3 million in the last two years to the U.S. Department of Agriculture to finance proposals that will accelerate our knowledge of peas.

However, these efforts pale in comparison to Canada, which has $115 million (about 153 million Canadian dollars based on current conversion rates) earmarked for research into plant protein and plant-based products. Canada is also luring investors out to build processing facilities closer to its pulse crops, which are more than double what’s planted in the US. Roquette, a French company, is spending $300 million (about 400 million Canadian dollars) on a pea-protein facility in Manitoba, and Verdient Foods, a pulse processing facility in Saskatchewan, largely invested in by married partners James Cameron, the film director, Suzy Amis Cameron, an environmental activist.

In addition, Canadian companies don’t have to deal with the constant threat of retaliatory tariffs from places like China. “All of US agriculture has been hugely affected by the tariffs,” says McGreevy. “We’ve been completely shut off of green and yellow peas, and the Canadians are taking full advantage of that.” Because the U.S. is no longer a reliable supplier, McGreevy reports that his Chinese counterparts are looking towards the Baltic region of Europe to fill the gap.

In any case, peas are likely here to stay. “I don’t see this as a trend that is going away as the world works towards meeting food demands globally,” says Ron Kehrig, deputy director of investments for the Saskatchewan ministry of trade.

It’s not only food manufacturers who see the beauty in peas. If science can make a more protein-packed legume, it could answer the looming question of how to feed our growing population. To that end, an international team is poised to release the entire genomic sequence of the pea, opening the tiny legume up for genetic studies. “It puts peas back where they belong,” says Rebecca McGee, a plant breeder with the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, who worked on the project. “Of course, this comes from a pea breeder, so take it with a grain of salt.” McGee is currently working on a related initiative called “MP3,” which stands for “more protein, more peas, more profit.” The goal is to find the genetic nature of protein concentration, which could then be modified to make a more powerful pea.

We’re in a world that craves new and there’s a line of plants waiting quietly behind the pea for their 15 minutes. In Canada, Kehrig reports his farmers are testing fava beans and canola seeds. From Brown and his team at Beyond Meat, we may soon get sausages made from lupin beans, or camelina, mustard and sunflower seeds. The message is clear and there’s a not-too-distant future where our unsustainable reliance on animal protein is jettisoned for the almost limitless variety of our plant kingdom.

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Do you love snacks? You’re not alone. Here’s why you eat more of them all day long.

Zlati Meyer

USA TODAY

The days of eating three large meals a day have gone the way of the butter churn.

Now, it’s all about grazing from morning to night, and often relying on foods traditionally thought of as snacks to power through a busy day, according to new analysis by the research firm NPD Group. Americans ate an estimated 386 billion ready-to-eat snack foods last year, up from 356.4 billion in 2011.

A granola bar, dried cranberries and yogurt are often a meal for Shamika Johnson of Akron, Ohio, who also has protein snacks and almonds to get her through her daily to-do list.

“I work. I’m busy. Sometimes, it’s easier to get snacks,” said the 27-year-old masseuse. “Half the time, I don’t have time to sit down for a meal. Combining a bunch of snacks gives me what I need nutritionally.”

Whether you like chocolate bars, pretzels and dried fruits or string cheese, beef jerky and candy, here are four trend takeaways to munch on:

No candy for lunch, but …

Snacks are increasingly becoming part of Americans meals. We’re not talking about crushed potato chips on top of a casserole or raisins tossed into a salad. Snacks are no longer just munchables for a mid-morning or mid-afternoon pick-me-up, but the building blocks of meals.

“There’s a changed definition of what a meal is,” said David Portalatin, NPD’s national food and beverage analyst. “Today, I might have a piece of fruit and trail mix and call that lunch. In the past, we would’ve thought of that as exclusively snacks.”

The blurred line between snacks and the traditional trio of breakfast, lunch and dinner impacts what Americans choose to munch on, too. He pointed to breakfast sandwiches eaten as snacks, despite the first word of the food’s name.

Snacks: A tiny taste-tester

For some consumers, the small size of a packaged snack provides an opportunity to sample a new food or taste. It’s a way to do so without worrying about getting stuck with something they may not like, so there’s no guilt over wasted money with the remainder – assuming your food test ended with a spit take – ending up in the garbage can.

“They’re a low-risk way to try bold, new flavors,” said Portalatin. “We don’t have to commit to spending a lot of money. … I can experiment with that.”

Examples include açaí and various chili peppers.

Chalk one up for health

As the divide between snacks and meals becomes more fluid, so does the definition of what’s good for you to snack on. In the past, snack foods were thought of more as indulgent, but with a national shift toward healthy eating, snacks have changed their game.

Not only are snacks become healthier –  like nuts, seeds and cheese, versus a doughnut – they’re part of the movement that promotes grazing throughout the day.

“Today, they’re part of an overall wellness regimen, where we may want to have mini-meals across the day,” Portalatin said.

The economics of snacking

NPD’s research didn’t examine the price of snacking, but other experts say snack attacks are ambushing Americans’ wallets, too.

Snacks require more packaging. The costs come from the additional material needed to craft the packaging, the decreased efficiency of packing machines and the wear-and-tear on those pieces of equipment, which are moving more frequently to accommodate the smaller sizes, according to Duncan Darby, an associate professor of food, nutrition and packaging sciences at Clemson University.

“Those smaller packages are going to come at higher per ounce of food cost. It’s economies of scale,” he said, adding that for people grabbing snacks at convenience stores, there’s a higher mark-up, too.

Compare the price of a slim sleeve of nuts to a giant jar’s worth. For example, a 12-pack of 1.5-ounce bags of Blue Diamond Whole Natural Raw Almonds on Walmart’s website is $21 or just under $1.17 an ounce versus a 25-ounce bag of the same item, which is $11.68 or about 47 cents per ounce.

Darby explained that sometimes, it’s not about consumers failing to do the math, but about their wanting to save themselves the trouble of, say, scooping nuts out of a big container into small plastic bags to tote around.

It’s essentially a convenience tax.

“Snacks are a tad more expensive. I really don’t care,” said Johnson, the snacker from Ohio, who said she budgets for those higher food costs. “This is the 21st century. That’s how things are. … Snacks were fun, now they’re a reality. I need to have them to get through the day.”

Follow USA TODAY reporter Zlati Meyer on Twitter: @ZlatiMeyer

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More on Nick Desai, CEO, PeaTos

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Snack It Forward CEO Discusses Peatos Brand

 

Nick Desai, CEO of Snack It Forward, visited the Livestream Studio at NOSH Live Winter 2018 to discuss his brand Peatos. Peatos is a peas and lentil-based snack that takes on the “junk-food” platform with a plant-based approach.

Desai discusses the mission of Peatos, distribution of the brand and how his childhood experiences influenced the approach to the plant-based snack.

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• PEATOS VARIETY PACK – GET ALL YOUR FLAVORS HERE!: All your favorites are here, Masala, Fiery Hot, Cheese and Chili Cheese. So Enjoy all of them without the guilt.
• MADE FROM POWERFUL PLANT PROTEIN: Don’t let these words fool you, nutrient-dense pulses are here to take the snacking crown. We combine the strength of powerhouse pulses— like yellow peas, and lentils— with all the bold, flavors you want from a snack. (It’s just like “junk food,” except we tossed out all the junk.)
• 130 CALORIES, Low Sodium, 4g Protein and 3g of Fiber – GOOD FOR YOU SNACK FOOD : We put everything good into Peatos. Only 130 calories, low sodium. These SuperFoods (Plant Proteins) pack a nutritional punch: non-GMO, gluten free, and sustainably grown, in addition to delivering vitamins and minerals.
• NON-GMO, GLUTEN-FREE, NO MSG, VEGETARIAN AND NOT FRIED We use the finest Non-GMO ingredients to create the base of our snack. We stay away from artificial, man-made colors like Red 40 and Yellow 6. We keep it real with bold colors that come right from natural sources, like vegetables, real cheese, and spices!
• TOTALLY VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN Yes, you can eat this! For all you vegans out there, Masala and Fiery Hot are vegan and Chili Cheese and Classic Cheese are not vegan but they are vegetarian, we thought of all you snackers out there.

Get PeaTos on Amazon!

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Tonight, stay tuned to BOLDTV when we interview Nick Desai, CEO of PeaTos. It follows David Grasso’s interview on taxes with Julio Gonzalez at 5 p.m. EDT. Find us here!

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The Hoodie That Helps You Sleep…Anywhere!

This hoodie to help you sleep is now on my list of Favorite Things for Your Health!

Insomnia is no longer something a few people suffer from. It’s now almost at 100% of Americans. All these electronic gadgets aren’t helping our case.

Teenage boy (16-17) using laptop, sitting on bed

“People spend up to 10 hours a day on electronic devices, which directly impacts melatonin production and stimulates the fight-or-flight response system in the brain. – Jenn J. Allen

Our physical, psychological and emotional health are all linked to our sleeping habits.

University of California, Berkeley researchers recently found that insufficient sleep can amplify levels of anxiety up to 30 percent and, on the flip side, that a solid eight hours or so helps reduce stress.

“Deep sleep seems to be a natural anxiolytic (anxiety inhibitor), so long as we get it each and every night,” Mathew Walker, a senior author of the study and a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the university, said in the published report for the journal Nature Human Behaviour. 

The study analyzed brain scans from 18 young adults and discovered that those who got a full night’s rest had a lower heart rate and lower blood pressure, as well as stable emotions when they woke.

According to National Sleep Foundation, most adults need 7 to 9 hours a night for the best amount of sleep, although some people may need as few as 6 hours or as many as 10 hours of sleep each day. Older adults (ages 65 and older)need 7-8 hours of sleep each day. Women in the first 3 months of pregnancy often need several more hours of sleep than usual.

There can be underlying causes to insomnia that need to be addressed first because if a you simply take a sleeping pill, you’re masking the underlying cause.

The best way to uncover that is with cognitive behavioral therapy –a fancy name for talk therapy.

Then, you want to set the stage for a good night’s sleep or day if you’re napping.

This is where Glenn Paradise found the ideal solution.

When his wife (who he met in high school…awww) got sick, and was in the hospital for 7 weeks, Glenn was left home alone caring for kids, dog, house and couldn’t  sleep worried about everything.

 

He was brought up to fix things instead of complain, so he ended up designing something that solved every frustration he had when he tried to get a good night’s sleep.

Of course, I tried it and I’m sold on it.  It was also incredibly comfortable to wear while commuting.  Loved it.

Glenn Paradise invented the dēp sleep hoodie out of a need.

“I wasn’t getting the quantity  or quality of sleep necessary to consistently feel or perform at my best. I learned I wasn’t alone and that hundreds of millions of people around the world don’t sleep well. The DepSlepwear hoodie is our first product in a line of wear and gear purpose-built for deep sleep every night. No pills, elixirs or gimmicks required.” -Glenn Paradise

Display of DepSlepwear near Lord & Taylor

“I consider myself a problem-solving entrepreneur. It’s in my blood. When I was young, I was side-by-side with my father as he created several businesses that helped people learn faster, perform better, and enjoy their lives more. The gratification I felt from helping people during those early years inspired me to keep the good stuff coming in my professional career. The products and services I create are born from necessity and are designed to help people live more fulfilling personal and professional lives. I know and trust they work because I need and use them myself.” -Glenn Paradise

CEO, Glenn Paradise

Other tips for a good night’s sleep include:

• Do not exercise within 3 hours of bedtime
• Turn off all electronic devices 2 hours before bedtime
• Spend time outdoors preferably in sunlight in a natural setting during the day
• Exercise regularly
• Take a nourishing bath before bedtime
• Maintain a regular sleep schedule where you go to sleep and rise at the same time
• Take a break from work every 90 min.
• Breathe deeply. Focus on nothing except breathing before bed
• Prepare items for the next day to alleviate worries upon rising
• If you are worried about something remind yourself worrying doesn’t help
• Remind yourself everything will work better when you recharge your batteries
• Give yourself permission to rest your mind, body and spirit
• Remind yourself you get to help more people when you yourself are at your best
• Avoid any alcohol 3 hours before bedtime
• Do not eat too close to bedtime as your digestive track needs time to rest

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  7 Foods That Help You Sleep by Maria Dorfner

  PUBLISHED ON June 28, 2013

  

  It’s worth repeating.  A good night’s rest is what makes you look AND feel your best.

  

  Yet, texting, tweeting, blogging, emailing, facebooking and thinking in daylight can also keep you up at night.

  

  A good night’s sleep isn’t just about being able to wake up when the alarm goes off. It benefits your weight, heart, mind & more.

  

  In a 2010 study of women age 50 to 79, there were more deaths in those that got less than 5 hours of sleep a night.

  

  So yes, it can affect the length of your life AND quality of life.

  

  Sleep also lowers stress, depression, anxiety,  improves attention and learning, keeps your mind sharp and one more thing.

  

  Well-rested folks lose more fat.  That’s right. It gives a whole new meaning to Snooze You Lose.

  

  All great reasons to stock your refrigerator with these 7 foods that help you sleep soundly. Eat an hour before bedtime:

  

  1.  OATMEAL – It promotes insulin production and sleep-inducing chemicals to relax you

  

  2.  SMALL BOWL OF COTTAGE CHEESE WITH SLICED BANANAS – The magnesium and potassium are muscle relaxants

  

  3.  CHERRIES –  Melatonin controls your internal clock and cherries help to release it

  

  4.  TOAST – Carb rich foods produce insulin helping you relax

  

  5.  WARM MILK – It contains amino acid L-tryptophan and turns into 5-HTP, releasing serotonin. Calcium is good for sleep too

  

  6.  WHOLE WHEAT PASTA – Add fresh veggies & diced chicken with tomato sauce; high protein dish that also releases tryptophan

  

  7.  YOGURT SPRINKLED WITH CEREAL – You get the calcium and the carb combo to help bring on the Z-z-z-z’s

  

  A good night’s sleep also spurs creativity and improves your athletic performance the next day. It also curbs inflammation. Those that don’t get enough sleep have higher levels of inflammatory problems.

  

  If you are STILL tossing and turning or watching the clock, make sure you are doing the following:

  

  1.  STOP SIPPING CAFFEINE AT 2 P.M. – Check labels. You may not be aware what you’re drinking contains caffeine.

  2.  DIM THE LIGHTS IN YOUR ROOM ONE HOUR BEFORE YOU TURN IN.

  3.  SOAK IN A WARM BATH TO UNWIND AS SOON AS YOU GET HOME, NOT RIGHT BEFORE BED.

  4.  CLOSE YOUR EYES FOR 10 MIN. AND GENTLY STRETCH BY PAYING ATTENTION TO YOUR BREATHING.

  5.  THIS IS A MUST: MAKE SURE ALL YOUR GADGETS ARE TURNED OFF. PLACING THINGS ON VIBRATE DOES NOT COUNT AS OFF.  THAT SOUND CAN STILL DISRUPT YOUR SLEEP.

  6.  MAKE SURE ALL CLUTTER IS REMOVED FROM YOUR BEDROOM.

  

  

  HOPE THESE TIPS HELP YOU SLEEP BETTER ALL SUMMER.   STAY HEALTHY, EVERYONE!  🙂

  

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Study: You Can Reduce Type2 Diabetes By 75%

 

Diabetes is a growing world-wide epidemic, but there’s good news.  Research shows choosing healthy habits makes a positive difference.

RESEARCH SHOWS CHOOSING HEALTHY HABITS MAKES A DIFFERENCE.

CLEVELAND CLINIC’S DOCTOR MARY KELLIS DID NOT TAKE PART IN THE STUDY, BUT SAYS MAKING HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES CAN SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER RISK FOR TYPE-TWO DIABETES.

CG: Dr. Mary Kellis/Cleveland Clinic

“What they found was that people who had the healthiest lifestyle, had a seventy-five percent reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those who had the least healthiest lifestyle.”

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RESEARCHERS ANALYZED DATA FROM STUDIES WHICH INCLUDED ABOUT ONE MILLION PEOPLE.THEY FOUND THOSE WHO DID NOT SMOKE, DID NOT DRINK ALCOHOL, EXERCISED, HAD A HEALTHY DIET AND WERE NOT OVERWEIGHT, HAD THE BEST CHANCES OF AVOIDING TYPE TWO DIABETES.

DOCTOR KELLIS SAYS WHEN IT COMES TO DIABETES RISK, IT’S IMPORTANT TO LOOK AT DIET.  SHE SAYS EATING A DIET HIGH IN WHOLE GRAINS AND FIBER, AND LOW IN REFINED SUGARS IS KEY.

CONSUMING TOO MANY REFINED SUGARS,SUCH AS WHITE BREADS, PASTAS, RICE AND SWEET DRINKS, CAN CAUSE INSULIN LEVELS TO SPIKE VERY QUICKLY AND RESULT IN CHANGES IN BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS.DOCTOR KELLIS SAYS IF YOU’VE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH PRE-DIABETES, IT DOESN’T ALWAYS MEAN YOU’LL GET DIABETES –BUT YOU HAVE TO MAKE LIFESTYLE CHANGES TO TURN THINGS AROUND.

CG: Dr. MaryKellis/Cleveland Clinic

“You can definitely prevent progression to diabetes. Importantly, we found that even losing five to seven percent of your weight can substantially reduce your risk to develop diabetes.”

DOCTOR KELLIS ADMITS IT CAN FEEL OVERWHELMING TO KNOW YOU HAVE TO MAKE MULTIPLE LIFESTYLE CHANGES TO ACHIEVE YOUR HEALTH GOALS.

SHE RECOMMENDS TAKING BABY STEPS AND TACKLING ONE NEW HEALTHY HABIT AT A TIME.COMPLETE RESULTS OF THE STUDY CAN BE FOUND IN DIABETOLOGIA.

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Rev Run & Wife Justine On Adult Diabetes

#HEALTH Rev Run & Wife Justine Raise Awareness About Diabetes

NewsMD: What's Hot in Health

More than 1 in 3 Americans is at risk for diabetes, and it doubles for African-Americans.

Risk Factors for Adult Diabetes include:

1.  Age 45 or older

2.  Race/Ethnicity

3.  Diabetes in Family

4.  Lack of Physical Activity

5.  Being Overweight

6.  High Blood Pressure

       SYMPTOMS:

Increased Thirst

Increased Need To Urinate

Blurry Vision

Recurring Skin, Gum, or Bladder Infections

Dry, Itchy Skin

Unexpected Weight Loss

Slow-Healing Cuts or Bruises

Tingling Feet or Hands

Loss of Feeling in Extremities 

It’s one of the reasons one of the most iconic figures in music is passionate about raising awareness about risk factors for adult diabetes.

Another reason is his father has it, which also places him at risk. His manager’s father also had it. Since 5,000 new people are diagnosed each day, he wants to make sure everyone gets screened.

Rev Run is not only a legend in Hip-Hop, front man for RUN…

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