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26 Health & Food 10. Fruit Juice: Fruit juices, including the unsweetened 100% fruit juice, are often considered a healthy beverage. However, their effects on blood sugar are actually similar to those of sodas and other sugary drinks. It is much better to drink water with a lemon slice, which provides less than 1 gram of carbs and is virtually calorie-free. Bottom Line: Unsweetened fruit juice contains at least as much sugar as sodas do. Its high fructose content can worsen insulin resistance, promote weight gain and increase the risk of heart disease. 11. French Fries: French fries are a food to steer clear of, especially if you have diabetes. Potatoes are relatively high in carbs but even worse when peeled and fried in vegetable oil. Deep-frying foods has been shown to produce high amounts of toxic compounds like AGEs and aldehydes, which increase the risks of diseases. Consuming French fries and other fried foods to heart disease and cancer. Bottom Line: In addition to being high in carbs that raise blood sugar levels, French fries are fried in unhealthy oils that may promote inflammation and increase the risk of heart disease and cancer. TAKE HOME Avoid foods that increase your blood sugar levels and drive insulin resistance Stay away from unhealthy fats, liquid sugars, processed grains, and other foods that contain refined carbs. mojatu .com POLICE OFFICER RECRUITMENT OPENS IN MAY 2017 Police officers have one of the toughest, most demanding jobs there is; yet one of the most rewarding. If you think you’ve got what it takes to become a police officer, Nottinghamshire Police wants to hear from you. Recruitment is opening in May 2017 with new and exciting opportunities available. The force want to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience who are committed to making a difference to the communities that we serve. Nottinghamshire’s Chief Constable Craig Guildford said he wants the force to be an employer of choice – retaining good people and attracting new talent into the organisation. Meanwhile, Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping has said he wants to see more people from under-represented communities applying to join. He said it was ‘hugely important’ that Nottinghamshire Police accurately reflects the communities it serves. PC 3710 Sandeep Mann who works in Hucknall has been at the force since November 2013. He is a response driver and one of his main roles is to respond to live incidents and react quickly to resolve problems. He said: “I face challenging and new experiences on a daily basis, especially when dealing with a sudden death or delivering a death message -you’re expected to put your emotions to the side and stay professional. “A lot of the time I am dealing with things that I have no experience of in my personal life; however I use a common sense approach and try to resolve the issues. “My proudest moment so far has to be when I was at my passing out parade knowing that I had made it through such a lengthy process.