millarrich november newsletter - 2013

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MillarRich November 2013

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November Health Challenge To further reduce your risk of developing diabetes, trykicking the sugar habit with this months health challenge!This will be even more challenging with the holidays but Iknow you can do it!

To complete this challenge you must:

1. Read Its hiding, Too much of a good thing,and Less is better. (please see these articles below)

2. Drink water in place of soft drinks and serve fruitin place of traditional desserts on at least 22 daysthis month.

Nurses NotesNovember Is Diabetes Awareness MonthWhen it comes to Type 2 diabetes the most common type ofdiabetes prevention is key. Diabetes is a silent disease thatyou can have for years and not know it. During this time,harm to your eyes, nerves, kidneys and heart can happen.Tweaking your lifestyle is a big step towards prevention andits never too late to start. Your risk for developing diabetesincreases as you gain weight and do not stay active.

Consider the latest tips for diabetes prevention:

- Get more physically active.

- Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

- Lose extra weight.

- Talk to your doctor about blood glucose screening anddiabetes prevention.


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Its HidingIn the days of the American pioneers, table sugar was used sparingly. Rened sugar wasnt readilyavailable or wasnt affordable.

In those 19th century days, an average American consumed an estimated 12 pounds of sugar each year.Today, that amount has climbed to 103pounds a year, according to the U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Youre probably reviewing the last 12months and thinking, Theres no way I atethat much sugar! Possibly, but the 103pound gure includes more than tablesugar. Sugar has many names: sucrose(white sugar), fructose (fruit sugar), lactose

(milk sugar), dextrose (corn sugar),maltose (malt sugar), invert sugar (a mix ofglucose and fructose), brown sugar, cornsyrup, honey, maple sugar, and raw sugar.These are all common forms of sugar andhave similar effects on your body and yourhealth.

You expect candy bars to be made withsugar. But theres also sugar in ketchup,canned vegetables, fruit snacks, juice, fat-

free foods, and more. Read food labels.When you see any of these sugars listed asthe rst or second ingredient, you knowthat food is high in sugar. Some ready-to-eat breakfast cereals have sugar listed rston the ingredient list. This means there are more calories from sugar than there are from grains.

More than sugarOther foods that are rapidly absorbed and contribute to high blood sugar and high insulin levels are:white potatoes, white rice, white bread (and pancakes, wafes, or pastry made from white our), softdrinks and sugar-sweetened drinks, snack foods (made largely from white our and sugar), and rened

and sweetened breakfast cereals. All of these foods are said to have a high glycemic index.

The Nurses Health Study showed that women who consumed diets with a high glycemic load had an

increased risk of coronary heart disease. All high-glycemic index (GI) foods contribute to the risk ofdeveloping obesity and diabetes. In the large Nurses Health Study, women who had a high intake ofhigh-glycemic foods developed signicantly higher rates of diabetes than those who ate those foodssparingly. The foods most closely linked to diabetes were white bread, soft drinks, white rice, andFrench fried potatoes.


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Too Much Of A Good ThingNearly everyone enjoys sweet treats and sugary drinks to varying degrees. Worldwide, the wordsweet describes more than just a pleasant taste it also connotes a pleasant personality (e.g., She isso sweet.) and desirable experiences (e.g., That was a sweet snowboard trick!).

Its okay to eat sweet foods. Fruits, berries, and sweet potatoes, for example, are delightfully sweet.The problem isnt necessarily the sugar, either; its that sugars often crowd out more nutritious foods,like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy protein. Sugars containempty calories - they have lots of calories but provide few, if any,nutrients.

It works like this:

1. You feel hungry, so you grab a quicksnack like a candy bar or a bag of chips.

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Sugars (either the actual sugar or the sugar found in highglycemic index foods) are rapidly absorbed by your body, causing your blood glucose (bloodsugar) levels to rise quickly.

3. To combat elevated glucose levels, your body produces ahigh amount of insulin. Your blood sugar levels drop rapidly and youfeel hungry all over again.

4. In response to the rapid drop in blood sugar levels, yourbody begins to store an extra supply of calories for future energyneeds. It doesnt want to starve, after all. When excessive, the storedenergy is turned into fat and contributes to obesity. So, all you gainedfrom eating the high sugar foods was a short burst of energy and a

little more fat.

Nutritious foods, like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy proteins, are packed full ofvitamins and minerals and are generally low-calorie. The naturally occurring sugars in these foods are

absorbed more slowly, so they provide a more even energysupply. They also help you feel full longer.

Sweets, such as tempting desserts, encourage overeatingeven if youre not hungry. When was the last time you over-ate on broccoli or carrots? They are not nearly so tempting(or high in calories) as ice cream, cake, or a cinnamon roll.


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Less Is BetterEating a lot of sugars contributes to excess weight, high blood triglycerides, and high blood sugarand is a factor in diabetes. Of course, a high intake of sugars is linked to increased risk of toothdecay and, excess sugars might increase the risk for osteoporosis, particularly among girls whoconsume soft drinks in place of milk. Soft drinks may also signicantly increase the risk of gout andcancer of the pancreas. A large, 7-year study found that women who drank a lot of soft drinks hadnearly twice the risk of pancreatic cancer, when compared to women who rarely or never drankthem. Adding sugar to coffee, tea, and cereal increased the risk by 69%.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends limiting added sugars in the diet to about 8-10

teaspoons daily. Thats less than the amount in one soft drink! In other words, most Americans eatfar too much sugar and should limit soft drinks and other sweets. Here are some suggestions to helpyou kick the sugar habit:

You dont need any added sugar the best sweets are fresh fruits, such as berries, melons, peaches,cherries, pineapple, oranges, apples, and bananas. The sugar found in fresh fruits is absorbed moreslowly and doesnt cause the rapid increase in blood sugar levels. And, they taste great, too!


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MillarRich is now accepting applications for its live-in caregiver position. This position will requirea caregiver who is willing to open up his or her home (or the ability to relocate to a new home) andbecome the primary support for 1-2 individuals with Special Needs.

This position will result in a lifestyle similar to that of a foster family. The family will live in thesame home as this individual and provide care on a 24hr basis.

This position is considered an Independent Contractor position and compensation is offered on aTax-Free basis.____________________________________________________________________

MillarRich would like to identify applicants who are interested in truly making a difference in thelives of our individuals.

The qualied candidate will be:

* Patient * Compassionate * Trustworthy * Willing to work in a team setting * Reliable * Flexible * Computer literate (with willingness to learn new programs)* Non-Smoking (or the willingness to only smoke outdoors).

Please Fax Resumes to : 888-800-7610.

This contract position is permanent provided ongoing assessments and service requirements are met.

MILLARRICH IS LOOKING FOR LFTs


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