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Healthy Answers – A Guide To Healthy Living:

‘You Might Want To ‘Process’ This!’

By Dale Brown, B.S., they are high in sugar, salt and fat. The downside is they Build meals around vegetables, beans and whole
M.A., C.E.C. Dale is a do not provide the proper nutrition the body needs. Rather, grains.
motivational speaker who they promote inflammation, which is the root of so many Eat fish at least once a week.
has spent many years as a illnesses. They take the place of foods high in plant fiber Use olive oil instead of butter in preparing food.
Certified Life Coach and has that are important for maintaining the health and balance Serve fresh fruit for dessert.
written numerous articles of bacteria in your digestive system. Eat red meat and sweets only occasionally.
and e-books relating to self- What to do? Take stock of how much ultra-processed Drink wine in moderation.
improvement and ways to foods you are actually eating on a daily basis. Try to cut You may not be able to totally eliminate ultra-
build a high-performance back by substituting green salad in place of fries or chips, processed foods from your diet, but awareness is the first
team. She is the author fruit rather than cookies or cake for dessert, and avoid step to making choices that are better for you. When you
of the recently published meat products, such as bacon, sausage, ham and salami. learn to eat differently, it will make you feel lighter and
book, “Small Steps...Big The best quality control that you can do for yourself give you more energy. Living a healthier lifestyle also
Changes: The Personal Stories of a Life Coach.” Her and those you love is to cook and prepare your food from means being physically active and sharing meals with
education and years of experience in physical fitness and scratch. The Mediterranean diet has been deemed one loved ones. All that said, don’t let this stop you from
training of elite athletes has enabled her to sharpen her of the healthiest ways of eating. Try getting started by going on your next cruise! Bon Voyage!
knowledge in many health-related areas. The following following these tips:
introduces a new approach to Brown’s series of columns
devoted to many topics that deal with the mind/body Cleveland Clinic Florida’s
connection and the importance of living a healthy
lifestyle. Dale, a Bocaire resident, can be reached at
dalebrown@lovingmondays.com. Concierge Medicine Program
My husband and I recently returned from a 10-day
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and, of course, plenty to eat and drink. Eating seemed to
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be found on every deck of the ship! should be a top priority, time and more direct access to their primary healthcare
Now that we’re home and back to our normal routine, but for many of us it’s team,” says Avallone. “It creates an environment which
it’s time to “deflate,” as my husband would say, which the first thing we neglect allows us to build solid relationships with our patients
translates to what I call “spa diets!” as life’s daily demands as we guide them along their healthcare journey.”
According to statistics, the average weight gain for take precedence. Enlisting At Cleveland Clinic Florida, our focus is on patients
most people on a cruise is a pound a day. Yikes, that would the right physician and first – and our concierge medicine program is an extension
mean we could have actually packed on 10 pounds on our medical team focused of that focus. Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Concierge
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over-indulge, we were able to exercise (some) restraint management and wellness care while cultivating in-depth patient-physician
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A friend of mine who thinks a cruise ship is her second proactively prioritizing highly qualified healthcare team led by board-certified
home tallied up a total of 14 pounds on her last seven- your health. Stephen Avallone, M.D. physicians keeps the focus on the patient and provides
day cruise. When I asked how she thought she could Cleveland Clinic world-class care for which Cleveland Clinic is renowned.
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pastas, pizza and a ton of chocolate chip cookies. healthcare for South Florida residents who want easier enterprise and beyond,” Avallone adds. “Being part of
Vacations can sometimes give you the feeling that it’s access, more time and individualized care from their Cleveland Clinic means our patients are connected to
okay to cheat from your usual eating habits because you physician. one of the premier healthcare organizations in the world,
know it’s short-lived. You throw caution to the wind and The concierge medicine program is led by Stephen which happens to have five hospitals throughout Florida
think … ” I don’t always eat this way, so it won’t matter Avallone, M.D. Dr. Avallone has been recognized as one from Weston to Vero Beach.”
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According to a new study, ultra-processed food now City Of Boca Raton
accounts for two-thirds of calories in diets of children
and teens. This study found an association between ultra-
processed foods and the acceleration of cognitive decline To Host Ceremony, Concert
in adults, and has also been linked to other health issues,
including heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
How do you know if a food is ultra-processed? It may In Recognition Of Memorial Day
be hard to tell, but in general these are packaged foods that
have a long list of ingredients and extra-long expiration
dates. Have you ever wondered why some products seem In honor of Memorial Day, and in remembrance of
to last forever? What preservatives could possibly be all military personnel who died in service to the United
added to keep them tasting fresh? Things to watch for States, the City of Boca Raton will host two events free
are high amounts of sodium, sugar, saturated fat, as well and open to the public on Monday, May 29 at 9 a.m. and
as high-fructose corn syrup and chemical preservatives. 7 p.m.
So why are ultra-processed foods so popular? Ready- At 9 a.m., a commemorative ceremony will take place
to-eat meals are convenient, usually cheap, and save us at the Boca Raton Cemetery and Mausoleum, 451 S.W. 4th
time to prepare a meal. Snacks are super tasty because Avenue, featuring Veteran groups, city officials, music by
the Fort Lauderdale Highlanders and Coastmen Chorus,
drills by Boca Raton Community High School NJROTC,
and the Boca Raton Police and Fire Honor Guard.
At 7 p.m., a spirited concert at the Mizner Park
Captain’s was established in 1980 servicing Amphitheater will welcome the high-energy band,
Palm Beach County and is a privately Krescendo, presenting an evening of patriotic and Blankets and chairs are welcome at this free event,
owned and managed company. American favorites, from God Bless America to Lee and chairs will also be available to rent for $5.00 (free
Captain’s is committed to providing Greenwood’s Proud to Be an American. Led by trumpet for veterans). There is limited free parking for veterans
dependable, reliable and professional player Jeff Kaye, Krescendo features brass, a rhythm
ground transportation to and from all in the lot adjacent to the amphitheater. No coolers or
South Florida Airports and Seaports. PBCVH212 section and singers Bill Stafford, Alicia Branch and outside alcoholic beverages permitted. The event is rain
To reserve your vehicle: Joanna Marie Kaye. Selections will include Neil or shine. Doors open at 6 p.m.
561-798-2180 or 800-634-7890 www.captainsairport.com Diamond’s America, Armed Services Medley and Let For additional information, visit www.myboca.us/
There Be Peace on Earth. communityevents, or Boca Raton Recreation on Facebook.