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Diabetes and Fire Prevention

Nov012012

Diabetes has affected my family, as so many other families. My family members with diabetes are taking an active role in their care and management. I, for one am very proud of them. My niece below gave me permission to show this photo of her. Here she is, a Type 1 Diabetic, motivated and active in her care, and continually promoting ways to bring awareness and hope to Diabetes. Way to go girl! But, you don’t have to do a triathalon, just take baby steps……..

Way to go, Carolyn

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Provence! Why French Women Don’t Get Fat

Oct102012

I’m inviting you to explore Provence, France with me in an unusual way. I’m wondering if you know why French women don’t get fat? Remember with weight management, there’s no judging, just exploring and finding tricks and treats to make it work. This past weekend I took a short, but satisfying, road trip to France. While taking pictures and enjoying the food and shopping, I was reminded by my “American-French” girlfriend, Rebecca, about the book and cd, “French Women Don’t Get Fat”. Waaalllllaaaaaa! I actually keep a copy of it in my office, so if you want to borrow it, just click reply to the blog and I’ll get it to you. You can explore yourself. If you don’t want to read the book or listen to the cd, then view and read on ahead while I share some photos and five things to know about the French that keeps them thin and fit …………………

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It is predicted that by the year 2045, the earth’s population will likely increase from 7 to 9 billion people. Some experts also predict that the global food production may need to double, while accounting for shifting food patterns, climate change and only so much land and water to go around. As we head into this year’s harvest, we are reminded that higher yields and more efficient farming are always crucial. But how can we feed the world when the population and food production are increasing at such a rapid rate? ……..