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Risk Factor Reduction

The typical American lifestyle of frequent dining out, limited activity and a high stress work environment can lead to health problems at an early age. Obesity, high blood pressure, and elevated cholesterol and blood sugar levels are becoming common occurrences for many adults. These risk factors can lead to serious health problems like Type II diabetes, heart disease, heart attack and stroke.

If lifestyle changes are made early, these risks factors can be reduced with minimal medical intervention. Learning to make healthier eating choices, developing a more active lifestyle and finding constructive ways to manage your stress are the keys to achieving a healthier life.

The Difference Between These Two People is What They Eat

1. Eats mostly refined food
2. 45% of calories form fat
3. 42 tsp sugar intake daily (powerful appetite stimulator)
4. 4 times more sugar diabetes
5. Requires 100 miles of new blood vessels per pound of fat
6. 4 times more heart attacks
7. Higher blood pressure
8. More sleep disorders
9. More arthritis
10. More cancer
11. More allergies
12. More depression
13. More doctor visits

Eat Yourself to a Healthier Life

• Eat more fresh produce
• Eat more whole grain products
• Eat less meat
• Lower sugar intake

Benefits:

• More self-acceptance
• Fewer accidents
• Longer average lifespan
• Less heartburn
• Higher energy level
• Increased virility in men