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Beyond Trim: Make your own GLP-1

Jan 6, 2025 | shawlocal.com | Sherry DeWalt

GLP-1 is a hormone that your body produces in the intestinal tract. It helps to regulate your blood sugar and to slow down the rate at which your stomach empties, which can help control your appetite. You’ve probably heard of GLP-1 a lot lately in reference to a group of medications used to treat people with diabetes and that many people have also used for weight loss. These drugs are referred to as GLP-1 agonists because they mimic the effect of natural GLP-1 production.
Eye On Illinois: For charged ex-deputy, the court of public opinion is irrelevant

Dec 5, 2024 | shawlocal.com | Scott Holland |Sherry DeWalt

Sincere belief in principled positions will eventually be tested. Consider two Monday headlines. First, from The Nation: “Illinois has put an end to the injustice of cash bail; Amid a national backlash against criminal justice reform, Illinois has achieved something extraordinary.
Beyond Trim: Fish over supplements for getting omega-3 fatty acids

Dec 4, 2024 | shawlocal.com | Sherry DeWalt

A ton of research exists about the health benefits of consuming omega-3 fatty acids. Studies look at the ways they might affect cardiovascular health, stroke risk, triglyceride levels, depression symptoms, Alzheimer’s disease, ADHD and eye health just to name a few. Some results are more promising than others. Omega-3 fats are readily available in nature. Two forms are found in seafood, especially cold-water fish such as salmon, trout and herring.
Beyond Trim: A tofu-torial

Jul 17, 2024 | shawlocal.com | Sherry DeWalt |Kychocochip Gooey Treats |CASpanish Rice

Mention tofu and some people might wrinkle their nose and say “Ewww!” But I’d be willing to bet that many people who have that reaction have never actually tried it. Tofu is made by adding a coagulant to soy milk to separate the solid curds from the whey and then pressing the curds to form cakes. If that sounds familiar to you, it’s because the process is very similar to that for making cheese. Tofu is mild in flavor, and it can be seasoned and cooked in many different ways.
Beyond Trim: How to navigate picnics, parties and barbecues to watch your weight

Jun 3, 2024 | shawlocal.com | Sherry DeWalt

This is a busy time of year with graduation parties, weddings, festivals, etc. If you are trying to watch your weight and/or stay healthy, it can be challenging. Here is some advice for navigating events that always seem to revolve around food. Have a plan: Some forethought or intention before you head to an outing can go a long way in keeping you on track. Don’t skip meals beforehand so that you are not starving when you arrive.
Beyond Trim: It’s never too late to strengthen your bones

May 21, 2024 | shawlocal.com | Sherry DeWalt

May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month and one of the things of which you should first be aware is the importance of physical activity in preventing osteoporosis and in limiting its progression. The bones in your body are constantly “remodeling.” That means they are building and breaking down. When you’re young they build faster than they break down. As you get older, they can begin to break down faster than they build.
Beyond Trim: Score good nutrition with greens

May 8, 2024 | shawlocal.com | Sherry DeWalt

You’ve probably never heard of Dr. Sarah Ballantyne but, if you’re a nutrition nerd like me, you would really appreciate her work.
Beyond Trim: Don’t resist starches

Apr 23, 2024 | shawlocal.com | Sherry DeWalt

When it comes to carbohydrates there are a lot of misconceptions. Some people avoid “carbs” because they think they cause weight gain or because they might raise blood sugar too quickly. And among carbohydrates it is sometimes the “starchy” carbohydrate foods that people put at the top of their list of foods to be avoided. That’s too bad because starches, like potatoes, beans, squash, etc., can be a part of a healthy diet and may have many health benefits.
Beyond Trim: Can carrots help you ‘C’ better?

Mar 26, 2024 | shawlocal.com | Sherry DeWalt

The month of March is National Vision Awareness Month and when it comes to your vision, you’ve probably heard that eating carrots is good for your eyesight. Is there any truth to that? Carrots do contain nutrients that can be beneficial for your eye health. They are a good source of beta carotene and lutein, antioxidants that can help prevent eye damage. Beta carotene (found in many red, orange, and yellow vegetables and fruits) gets converted into vitamin A, which can help prevent night blindness.
Beyond Trim: Canned food can be a healthy option

Feb 26, 2024 | shawlocal.com | Sherry DeWalt |FLFix It

Did you know that February is National Canned Food Month? Sometimes we get the message that canned foods are not healthy but that may not be true. The process of canning preserves most of the nutrition in food, and it allows us to eat our fruits and vegetables all winter long when we may not have access to fresh produce. Canning is also an economical option for consumers. There are some drawbacks to commercially canned food.