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Agenda, agenda, can you say agenda? When living in America you live in a capitalist society. The true agenda, for any business, is financial gain.




How far will food processors go to tell the truth about their products? Are they concerned with your health and welfare? In my mind, the answer is not very far. The reason is called money.

Diabetic foods are advertised to help diabetic health. I believe that this is far from the truth. Food is food. No matter how you change its chemical composition. In the marketplace, with the diabetic in mind, food is being advertised as sugar-free, no sugar added, and low in sugar. Let's take a look at some of these foods and their content.



Ice cream and candy with no sugar added labels are not very truthful. They can use the no sugar label if sugar wasn't added to the product. But, these products still have to have some form of sweetener. When you look at the ingredients you will see that high-fructose corn syrup many has been use as a sweetener. Even though these products don't contain sugar the label shows alcohol sugars. An alcohol sugar won't elevate the blood glucose as fast as real sugar; however, it still presents a problem in your Glycemic Response. It reacts just like a complex carbohydrate.



If you're diabetic like me you probably have a sweet tooth. For the longest time I thought it was safe to satisfy my sweet tooth with 'no sugar added' desserts. These desserts have calories just like any other foods and if you eat without limitations it will cause weight gain. With some diabetics, the alcohol sugars act as a laxative and cause some diarrhea if too much of the dessert is eaten.



Sugar-free soda or other types of sugar-free drinks, with no sugar added, use sugar-free ingredients that are harmful. Make sure you check the label for ingredients such as: sodium that raises blood pressure levels and caffeine which can cause anxiety, heart palpitations, and nervousness. Some sodas contain a high acid level that's hard on tooth enamel, and the caramel can stain teeth. A better alternative is to drink half of your body weight in ounces of water each day.



Eating fat free pastries sounds like something that diabetics can have. But if the fat is left out of the pastries, then they need to compensate by using more sugars and carbohydrate content to increase the flavor. The calorie count in most cases will be similar to regular pastries. Fat-free pastries may have little beneficial impact on cholesterol levels. So, eating half a portion of regular pastry is probably better than eating a whole slice of fat-free pastry.



The conclusion is that whether you are diabetic or non-diabetic; eating natural foods and plants, like our grandparents did, will lead to better health and a longer life.



Bob is a recovering 70 year old type 2 diabetic who found a way to better health without constant dieting thanks to his experience with the Glycemic Food Index List, where he offers a free 10-part mini-course to explain how you can benefit from this as well.



There is a lot more to say about diabetes and healthy food habits that the glycemic foods list help to manage better.



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So you lasted this long and you can still climb stairs, chew food, and remember how to read? Have you arrived at the great age of 50? There is a lot to do after 50. Some of you got divorced, so getting "hitched" again is still a possibility. Some of you became famous, or maybe infamous, whatever your preference. Having more children is impossible for most, so relax and smell the roses whenever you can. Are you looking forward to an early retirement? That's always great. Life isn't over. You have to change some evil ways to be around for the next few decades. It is scary, right?


First, is your choice of food. No more saturated fats, sugar, corn oil, too much alcohol, additives and caffeine. Wheat bread and grains would be a good choice, but are you sick of listening to all of the "healthy" foods segments on your favorite shows on HD TV? You have to live! Unfortunately, or fortunately, you could last until your 80's or beyond if you do listen to them.

What about getting those check-ups that you hate? Do it! This is the decade of decision whether you live or die! Hate to be morbid, but it's true. Call your Doctor.

Next, is exercise, the dirty eight letter word. Do you have to? Yes you do, or when you get to eighty, you will not be able to stand up from your favorite plopping chair. You may choose the gym, but walking is really so good. You get to pass all of the fast food chains and bite your nails!

Biking is great, if you can still stand up without fainting from heights, and if your bike is not in the attic or rusting in the basement.

Some of you might like the challenges of whitewater paddling at 50. Whitewater Kayaking is best because it uses all of your muscles, burns 4,000 calories after an hour of intense paddling class 2 or over, and you get to walk when you carry your boat down to the river or portage around some impossible rapid. Plus, you are with folks who really do not care what you look like, how old you are, but respect your age and might even offer to carry your paddle.

Recreation paddling on a lake is an alternate choice for exercise, if you do not like being upside down and rolling up (takes a lot of practice) or if you like kayaking to be calm and secure. Some of you might prefer a lake with serene waves. It is your choice.

Also, there are hiking groups that are social and healthy. They take you on beautiful trails that help train your body to fight the tendency to sit after 50. Start getting in shape for hiking by taking a ten minute brisk walk, then take longer walks up and down hills. Buy hiking poles for added balance, or a walking stick. No, it is not a cane!

Last, middle age spread is very infectious. After 50, the lower half of all of our bodies wants to become very round. Ladies and gents nearing 50, all sports are worth it and fun. Fight that "middle age bulge." Just because everybody looks just like you is no excuse! That is your decision at 50.

Yes, 50 is the decade of changing your old habits and looking toward a brave new world. Only you can make the difference in your home by moving around your furniture to bring in a stepper or weight machine, while following healthy recipe shows on HDTV. See, you can be a new woman or man again. It takes work, but it's the kind that will enhance your present and help you be around for your future decades. Aren't you worth the change?

Mary D. Bogin is a 30 year veteran teacher. Using art with writing has been a successful way to teach literacy. Writing is one of her favorite pastimes. In her 50's she started whitewater kayaking. She is most happy with her husband, five children and grandchildren, on a Pennsylvania mountain, lake or river. Visit http://www.mdbogin.wordpress.com for more great methods on teaching reading to children and adults and ways to improve your life.

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