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Dear Friend,
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Feeling a bit cooped up? You're not alone! A recent study
has health experts wondering if winter's last stretch is helping to fuel the nation's diabetes epidemic. This month, conquer cabin fever, blast calories, and control diabetes with our best winter-ready fitness ideas.
We also have important news to share about the Medicare updates you can expect to see in 2007.
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Yours in good health,
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The RD.com Health Team
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Best Remedies for Diabetes
Adopt a new approach to managing diabetes with a breakthrough prescription of conventional and natural medicine. You may be able to reduce -- or even eliminate -- your need for medication.
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| Exercise Tip |
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It's a tossup over what's more therapeutic -- cleaning or exercise. You'll be surprised at how good it feels to make cleaning a daily activity, since chores can provide a big calorie burn. No wonder
folks in 1950s-era snapshots look so slim!
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| Tip of the Month |
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Switch It Up With Stevia
Want to lower your sugar intake? Why not sweeten things up with stevia? The leaves of this Mexican herb make an excellent sweetener (you can find it in extract form as a dietary supplement). There's some evidence that stevia can also increase the release of insulin from the pancreas, helping to lower blood sugar.
More on sugar substitutes.
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| Try This! |
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Check out RD Out Loud's Health & Fitness podcasts -- the
simplest and most enjoyable way to learn more about the topics you care about. Listen to Senior
Editor Patty Curtis's special series on weight-loss breakthroughs -- you won't want to miss her surprisingly simple tips!
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Keep Your Eye on the Pie |
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Guilt-Free Pepperoni Pizza
Lean turkey pepperoni and part-skim mozzarella are the secret ingredients behind a pizza that's nothing short of terrific.
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Broccoli Pizza
A prebaked pizza shell makes this healthful pie easy to prepare, simple to serve, and quick to disappear.
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Mushroom-Pepper Pizza
Jazz up a casual dinner with this veggie-loaded pizza. Purchased pizza dough helps keep prep time low.
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South-of-the-Border Pizza
A nacho pizza that won't spoil your diet efforts. We promise you'll never miss the fat and calories!
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