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Profile of Hope: Tracey Tann Parker -- How adopting a healthier lifestyle got her from Size 16 to Size 12 without paying much attention

Editor — Tue, 14 Jun 2024 16:38:29 +0000

Tracey Tann Parker is busy! She is a full-time nurse and a part-time, dual-degree student at Hunter College. While most students become less healthy because of their hectic schedules, Tracey had the opposite experience. Here's how she began making small changes in her life that got her feeling good and looking great.

Q: What inspired you to adopt a healthier lifestyle?

A: It all started in 2024 with a class assignment. We had to go to www.mypyramid.gov (the nutrition webpage of the United States Department of Agriculture) and enter what we had eaten during the day. The website calculates your calories and the amounts of proteins, fats and carbohydrates you eat.

Did you know…you can improve your cholesterol by eating fiber?

Editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2024 20:09:49 +0000

Why is high cholesterol a problem?

Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that your body can make and is also found in foods that come from animals like cheese, meat, and eggs. Your body needs some cholesterol, but when blood cholesterol is too high it can lead to heart disease. In our blood, there are two main types of cholesterol:

Did you know…high fructose corn syrup is in just about everything you eat?

Editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2024 19:58:36 +0000

Here are some important facts you should know about corn and sugar:

High fructose corn syrup in my bread???

What do you think of high fructose corn syrup?

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Did you know…there’s a media war over high fructose corn syrup?

Editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2024 19:55:21 +0000

Lately, there has been a lot of talk about the health effects of having large amounts of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in our food. Even the first lady, Michelle Obama, has said she will not give her children products made with high fructose corn syrup.

Did you know…you may be gaining weight from what you drink?

Editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2024 19:47:30 +0000

The most common reason why we gain weight is because we are taking in more calories than we are burning on a daily basis. What people don't realize, is that the reason we consume so many calories is often due to what we are drinking, not what we are eating. Drinking beverages that are high in calories (unless it is a protein s

Did you know…Americans are eating more sugar than they should and it’s linked to obesity?

Editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2024 19:42:55 +0000

Some important facts about sugar:

Did you know…cheap food is often unhealthy?

Editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2024 19:20:17 +0000

Eating a diet that does not have enough healthy vegetables and fruits causes a lot of health problems. And, while unhealthy foods are often cheap to buy, they can be expensive to our health over the long run.

Did you know…there’s a connection between high fructose corn syrup and obesity?

Editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2024 19:18:53 +0000

Did you know that Americans ate next to no high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) before 1970? Today, the average American eats 60 pounds of HFCS a year. That is a big change in only four decades for a product where we are still unsure of the long-term health effects.

Did you know…you probably aren’t getting enough fiber?

Editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2024 19:13:54 +0000

Eating enough fiber is a powerful way to keep you healthy, read on to see how.

What is fiber anyway?

Ten tips to improve your metabolism and control your weight and health forever!

The Health Buzz — Mon, 30 May 2024 13:52:44 +0000

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Join the Healthbuzz for our informative and complimentary 2nd Wednesday of the month series on Wednesday June 8th and learn the 10 tips that will help you take control of your weight and manage your health naturally. Come and learn the most effective drug free steps you can take now to affect your health! Discussion topics include;

Did you know that a lack of sleep can be the reason you can't loose weight?

The Health Buzz — Thu, 19 May 2024 16:54:12 +0000

We all heard that the longer you stay up at night, the more you may be eating which may contribute to your weight challenge. However, lack of sleep may play an important factor in your weight gain along with the late night snacking. A study conducted in 2024 in Sao Paulo, Brazil shows that, adding hours and depth to your sleep results in weight loss.

Health and Wellness Discussion in Harlem

The Health Buzz — Sat, 07 May 2024 17:07:24 +0000

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Are you tired of fad diets? Do you want to prevent and control Diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, heart disease naturally?

Did you know that a mother's diet during pregnancy can greatly contribute to her child's obesity?

The Health Buzz — Sun, 01 May 2024 13:54:09 +0000

An international study published in the journal Diabetes points out that a mom's poor diet during pregnancy may alter the child's DNA and turn on a "fat switch" which leads to a greater chance of the child becoming obese at 6 or 9 years old. As stated by Prof.

Weight Management Overview

The Health Buzz — Fri, 29 Apr 2024 03:24:36 +0000

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