Did you know?
Most persons should drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water or other fluids each day.

Steps to take
Put 48 to 64 ounces of water in a pitcher or two. Drink this water and/or pour out the amount of water that equals other fluids you drink throughout the day. Are you getting enough fluids?

You probably know that gluten is going to be present in wheat bread, cereals, and pasta. But, it’s not always so obvious. Many processed food products, certain medications, vitamins, even some cosmetics and lotions can contain gluten. For the rookie gluten-free dieter, it can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, knowing what to look for when label reading can help you steer clear of unwanted gluten.

Did you know?
Fat-free and reduced fat foods are not calorie free. Some of these products may have as many calories as their regular counterparts.

Steps to take
Read food labels. Find out the number of calories the food item has per serving.

Added Sugars. They are hiding in our favorite beverages, muffins, breads, cereals and yogurts. We often believe we are choosing the right “healthy, all natural” foods, when grocery shopping, unaware that our yogurt has more sugar than our chocolate chip cookies.

We can no longer rely on food manufacturers to direct us to nutritious food options. I encourage you to take a moment the next time you shop to recognize the amount of added sugars in your food.

The American Heart Association says most women should consume no more than 100 calories, or 6½ teaspoons, a day from added sugars. Most men should consume no more than 150 calories or 9½ teaspoons a day from added sugars.

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