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Sugar Facts
Sugar, by definition, is a generalized
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The Perfect Style
Don’t be afraid to switch up your look to
reflect the easy-going nature of summer.
One of the easiest ways is to change your
hair cut. Many guys are nervous to try
something new, but changing up your
look is simple and can help to boost
your confidence. Most men go right for
the clippers and buzz it all off when the
weather gets hot.
Not ready to take it all off? Another great
option is to go for a style with shorter
sides but keep the length up top. It is easy
to maintain and will grow out nicely too.
Complete the transformation with new
clothes to complement your new look.
In a lifetime, it is said that men, on average, only have 3 hairstyles. Women, on
the other hand, have more than 100
different styles.
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H E A LT H B U L L E T I N
Just for the Guys . . .
August 2013
name for a class of chemically-related
sweet-flavored substances, most of
which are used as food. The table or
granulated sugar most commonly used
is sucrose.
empty
calories . . .
that reason, you sometimes need more
sugar in order to keep your energy
level up.
• The natural sugar content in fruit
releases energy more slowly than the
artificial sugar sweeteners that can be
found in sugary drinks and cereals.
• Since sugar doesn’t provide anything
but energy, it is often referred to as
having “empty calories.” It doesn’t
contain any vitamins or minerals that
your body actually needs.
• Sugar is able to act like a natural
preservative which can keep some
foods from molding or going bad
quickly. Other natural preservatives
include salt and vinegar.
Basic facts about sugar
• Although sugar gives us energy, it
packs a lot of punch into a tiny bit. In
every gram of sugar, there are 4 calories
which means that in every teaspoon of
sugar there are 20 calories.
• When your body has all of the energy
that it needs from sugar, it converts the
excess into fat and stores it. That’s one
of the reasons why people gain weight.
• Bacteria in your mouth can feed on
sugar and then produce chemicals that
can dissolve the white coating. When
that happens, cavities form.
Learn more about sugar and sugar
alternatives in the Health & Wellness
Department.
• Although protein, carbohydrates and
fat also give us energy, our bodies take
longer to digest these. Sugar, on the
other hand, gives us immediate energy.
• While sugar gives you a lot of energy
quickly, it can also cause you to “crash”
when the energy has disappeared. For
Source: sugarfacts.org
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Garlic’s secret weapon
One milligram of allicin, the active compound in garlic, equals about 15 iu of
penicillin. Three cloves contain
the same anti-bacterial activity as
a standard dose of penicillin.
Blood Sugar
Swings Vary
Blood sugar can rise after drinking
coffee – even black coffee with zero
calories – thanks to caffeine. Likewise, black
tea, green tea and energy drinks can hinder
blood sugar control in people with diabetes.
Each person reacts differently, so it’s best to
track your own responses to foods and activities or check with your doctor. Ironically,
other compounds in coffee may help
prevent type 2 diabetes in people
who don’t have diabetes.
If you think you might be depressed, don’t
try to tough it out. Make an appointment
with a doctor or therapist.
You may be concerned you
have depression because…
You are having a difficult time
dealing with stress
You can’t stop crying
or feeling sad
You often feel angry
You’ve lost interest
in things you love
healthy weight is
a lifestyle choice . . .
Healthy weight—it’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle!
When it comes to weight loss, there’s no lack of fad diets promising fast results. But such diets
limit your nutritional intake, can be unhealthy, and tend to fail in the long run. The key to achieving
and maintaining a healthy weight isn’t about short-term dietary changes. It’s about a lifestyle that
includes healthy eating, regular physical activity, and balancing the number of calories you
consume with the number of calories your body uses. Staying in control of your weight contributes
to good health now and as you age.
Double the antioxidants in your salad
To double the antioxidant power in your salad, pull off
the leaves and soak for 10 minutes or longer in very
cold water. Dry the greens in a spinner. Tear the
leaves (this causes a surge of antioxidants),
continue making your salad and enjoy!
Powerhouse Chef
Recipe Corner
Depression affects 1 in 10
or nearly 15 million adults in the U.S.
Choose to be optimistic food
Harvard School of Public Health claims
cheerful people have fewer heart
attacks and strokes, higher levels of
“good” HDL cholesterol, and lower levels of
triglycerides than gloomier people. Bonus:
The more upbeat you are, the more cancer
fighting carotenoids you have in
your bloodstream. There’s no
magic involved, researchers
note that optimistic people
tend to eat right, exercise
and take good care of
themselves. The sunnier life
seems, the more you’re
motivated to stick around to enjoy it.
Guacamole
Ingredients
3 ripe avocados that are soft to the touch
but not bruised or spongy
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped to a paste
1/2 jalapeño, finely diced
1 ripe lime, juiced
Salt
Directions
Cut avocados in half and remove the seed.
Scoop out the avocado into a bowl. Add a pinch
of salt and mash up with a fork until smooth.
Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
Re-season to taste
with salt.