Healthy Home Newsletter Volume XVIII, Issue 1 | Page 2

Health Corner
More Fiber for Better Health:
New year, new plans,
new memories to be made.
W e want to wish you all the best
for the year ahead.
A nd Thank You for the
opportunity to serve you each year.
“The new year stands before us,
like a chapter in a book, waiting to
be written.” ― Melody Beattie
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This offer is for all you
OFF SEASON BARGAIN HUNTERS!!
Studies show that fiber benefits more than the digestive tract. It
prevents weight gain, and it reduces blood pressure and type 2 diabetes
risk. The best advice: eat whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and beans every
day. The Institute of Medicine recommends eating 14 grams of fiber for
every 1,000 calories we consume, typically about 20 to 35 grams a day.
Water Instead of Coffee:
If you reach for a cup of coffee at mid-afternoon, you may not be
making the best choice. Moderate consumption of caffeine can increase
energy levels, but more of it can cause elevated blood pressure. The
American Dietetic Association says that, coupled with stress, may increase
the risk of heart disease. Try water instead. It’s necessary for digestion and
maintaining normal body temperature. Since mild dehydration can bring on
fatigue, it’s wise to reach for some nice cold-water next time you feel
sluggish at work.
Orange Juice May Offer Arthritis Protection:
It turns out that your morning glass of orange juice may be just the
ticket for helping protect you from rheumatoid arthritis. Dr. Alan Silman at
the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom conducted a study
indicating that the vitamin C and carotenoids beta-cryptoxanthin and
zeaxanthin found in orange juice can reduce one’s risk of developing
arthritis and slow its progression. So, sip some juice or eat an orange for a
healthy start to your day.
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Quote for January…
“Anger is a wind which blows out the lamp of the mind.”
-Robert Green Ingersoll
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