#StarchGuard: Remember to read ingredient lists.

Fat-free sour creams are typically bulked up with starches and sugars. Check the reduced-fat sour cream labels for the same. Starch-free, sugar-free, reduced-fat sour creams are available. #CBHealthNY
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7 Caffeine-Free Energy Boosters for More Productive Days #Entrepreneur

1. Start your day with some exercise.

2. Carefully choose the first food of the day.

3. Go into the light.

4. Invest in a standing desk or treadmill desk.

5. Take a walk during a conference call.

6. Stop, breathe and meditate.

7. Instead of caffeine, go natural.

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Are Exercise Recommendations Really Enough to Protect the Heart? #TIME

...those who were the most physically active showed a 30% lower risk of having hear failure than those who exercise the least. These people got more activity than what the government currently recommends, which is 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week. The people who exercise that much also lowered their risk of heart failure, but not by as much: a 15% to 22% drop.

...people who doubled the recommended level of activity lowered their risk of heart failure by 19% while those who quadrupled the amount of exercise reduced their risk by 35%. #CBHealthNY

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The color of black rice is the result of plant pigments called anthocyanins, which research has linked to a number of positive health effects: from anti-inflammatory properties to healthier arteries and better insulin regulation. #NPR

Modern nutritional science has shown that colored rices are more nutritious than white rice, even after milling. In addition to beneficial pigments, they often contain higher amounts of minerals like iron and zinc and, sometimes, more protein, which could indeed improve the health of people who ate them. #CBHealthNY
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The Rest Prescription #StubbornFatFix #Thyroid

Every time you trigger your stress response, your adrenal glands pump out the stress hormone cortisol. If cortisol levels remain high - as they do when you don't get enough sleep, keep your self awake during the day by consuming lots of caffeine, or generally feel edgy and jittery - your entire metabolism becomes imbalanced, suppressing thyroid function, raising blood sugar and blood pressure, weakening muscles and bones, and triggering the body to store more abdominal fat.

What are lipid storage diseases? #NIH

Lipid storage diseases, or the lipidoses, are a group of inherited metabolic disorders in which harmful amounts of fatty materials (lipids) accumulate in various cells and tissues in the body. People with these disorders either do not produce enough of one of the enzymes needed to break down (metabolize) lipids or they produce enzymes that do not work properly. Over time, this excessive storage of fats can cause permanent cellular and tissue damage, particularly in the brain, peripheral nervous system, liver, spleen, and bone marrow.
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Prepping for Back to School When You Have #Diabetes. #usnews

As a parent, you know your child's needs and abilities better than anyone. Ongoing communication is important. You can start the process by asking your child's doctor to complete a DMMP (Diabetes Medical Management Plan). Schedule a meeting with the school to develop a 504 plan - action plan that lists what the school will do to make sure the student receives the necessary care, is medically safe, has the same access to education as other children and is treated fairly. The plan should be completed, signed and ready to carry out before school begins. Remember as your child's diabetes management changes, the school will need an updated DMMP, and the 504 plan will need to be revised.