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It is trendy to be gluten-free!
There is no doubt that research and studies have proven that gluten is not good in anyone’s diet. But there are some people who have such severe reactions to gluten that it even starts deteriorating their organs with celiac disease. This month, Healthy Living is sharing information and tips for you to know and understand the signs of this painful disease and ways to avoid it. Check out our feature story that goes in depth with information and includes some great recipes.
You also won’t want to miss our supplements article, “Hype or help?” In today’s time, even with the cleanest organic fruits and vegetables and meats, we are not getting the nutrients that we need to support a healthy body through our diet alone. The soil in which these things are grown just does not have the nutrients in it that it did 50 years ago. We are sharing in our article the information that you need to know when choosing a supplement or considering a supplement.
Keep in mind that most of the supplements on the market do more harm than good to the body. Make sure you are getting a highquality brand to actually benefit your body. There are a few health practitioners in our area that carry the most effective brands that we know of to date.
And it won’t hurt, just for one day, to wash down those supplements with some gluten-free green beer on St. Patrick’s Day. Have fun, be safe and stay healthy!
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Quitters Are Winners
It’s no secret that cigarette smoking is one of the leading causes of lung cancer, and kicking the habit immediately can bring tremendous benefits, according to the American Cancer Society:
A Generous State
Ninety-eight percent of Florida adults ages 18 and older donated to a charitable cause in the past year, according to a survey by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Florida Nonprofit Alliance.
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• More than 60 percent give less than $1,000 per year.
• 85 percent do some or a lot of research into charities before donating.
• 58 percent know how to verify whether a charity is permitted to fundraise.
• 59 percent give to charities in Florida.
• 48 percent give to national charities.
To access the survey report, visit floridaconsumerhelp.com and click on Charities.
Step It Up
In 2019, Lake County was ranked as the 26th healthiest county in Florida, according to niche.com, which ranks counties based on rates of obesity, smoking, alcohol abuse and access to health care. That puts Lake 16 spots behind neighboring Orange County and 10 spots behind neighboring Sumter County. Come on, Lake Countians. You have some work to do.
