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By Vera Tweed • Swap out processed foods, all forms of sugar—particularly fructose—as well as all grains, for whole, fresh food • Low-to-moderate amount of high-quality protein • As much high-quality healthy fat as you want • As many non-starchy vegetables as you want • Exercise regularly and intensely • Improve your omega-3 to omega-6 ratio • Maintain optimal vitamin D levels year-round • Get adequate high-quality sleep every night • Maintain a healthy body weight • Incorporate intermittent fasting • Optimize your gut YOU CAN PREVENT AND TREAT DIABETES You don't have to be a part of the diabetes epidemic that is taking place before your eyes; you merely need to make some lifestyle changes and be mindful about your habits. And, keep in mind, What patterns are you inadvertently passing along to your children? What example are you setting for your kids, in terms of nutrition and exercise? Are they getting the message that health is a priority? Getting healthy can and should be a family activity! When everyone is involved, you can support each other and give kudos for positive strides, making it more fun for everyone. e payoffs to your health will be great, and you will be passing along good lifestyle habits to your children, which will serve them for years to come. Diabetes and the Aging Brain Test Your GMO Knowledge Answers 1. a) "GMOs" stands for "genetically modified organisms," which means plants, animals, or microorganisms (such as bacteria) that have had foreign genes introduced into their genetic codes through manipulation in a lab. e process, which began more than 20 years ago, can also be described as genetic engineering. It isn't the same as breeding of plants or animals, which has been going on for thousands of years. 2. b) According to the legal standards that govern organic foods in the United States, organic foods cannot be genetically modified. at means organic plant foods cannot be grown from genetically modified seeds, and animals raised according to organic standards cannot eat genetically modified feed, such as GMO corn, soy, or alfalfa. 3. d) Almost all nonorganic corn and soy sold in the U.S. has been genetically modified. GMO corn and soy are found in many processed foods, snacks, and candies because they're used to make a variety of ingredients, such as high fructose corn syrup, maltodextrin, soy sauce, and vegetable protein. 4. c) Sugar can come from two different plants: sugar beets or sugar cane. Sugar beets are typically genetically modified, but sugar cane is not. When an ingredient is listed as "sugar" or "sucrose," it likely comes from GMO sugar beets, unless the food is certified organic. "Cane sugar" and "cane juice" are not GMOs, even if the food is not organic. High fructose corn syrup, made from corn, is typically a GMO. 5. c) Traditional tortillas are made of corn, which is most oen genetically modified unless it's organic. Naan, pita, and pasta are made of wheat flour, which is not genetically modified. Flour tortillas are not likely to contain GMOs because they're made of wheat flour. 6. b) In November 2015, the FDA approved a genetically modified salmon, but two months later, the agency reversed its stand and banned sale of the fish until labeling rules can be finalized. 7. e) Unless they're organic, most Hawaiian papaya and canola oils, and some zucchini and yellow summer squash, are genetically modified. from page 15 Abby's Magazine - Volume 4 Issue 4 | Page 53