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As the world comes together to fight this global threat of COVID-19, we at home continue to fight our individual battles with health and fitness. It is becoming increasingly important to focus on our fitness goals as being obese or overweight increases our risk for contracting the infection. It is time to up our fitness quotient to keep our immune system strong. People are indulging in binge eating on unhealthy foods due to increased stress, anxiety or just out of boredom. Since the time of lock down, everyone is turning chefs in our own little fancy ways to keep our foodie-souls happy. Surveys conducted have shown that sales of ingredients for baking have gone up during the lock down period as everyone is baking cakes and cookies . While its great to keep oneself busy we have to be conscious of the fact that cakes and cookies are made from refined flour, sugar and fat and if eaten in excess can prove detrimental to our health. This is the time to take stock of our health and work at improving our fitness levels and prevent ourselves from getting lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, etc.

Celebrity chefs are helping people with easy-to-make recipes via various social media platforms which is proving to be a boon to people who do not know how to cook.

Everyone is talking about Immunity Building and Mindful Eating to help us stay fit and healthy to fight this virus. It is important to make a list of ingredients in advance before going grocery shopping so that we pick up the right foods which help us stay fit and healthy.

According to some research, there is a growing demand for packaged foods with high nutrition value and health benefits and people are ordering them through e-commerce platforms. A lot of people are ordering healthy alternatives like green teas, green coffees, hi-protein soups with superfoods to keep them healthy and fit during these times. Here are 5 Simple Hacks to help you eat healthy and boost your immunity.

Switch to Green Teas / Green CoffeesWhile we work from home, we tend to take more and more of our chai-coffee breaks to help us get through the day. While we all know they both have their pros and cons, we can always switch to their healthier alternatives like Superfood Moringa Green Tea, it is formulated to give you all the benefits of green tea combined with the power of Moringa. It is packed with vitamins and minerals. It is rich in vitamin C and has antioxidant properties which helps boost immunity. It helps maintain bone & joint health, helps regulate metabolism and aids in weight management. For all the coffee enthusiasts, green coffee is really beneficial for immunity boosting. Green coffee is unroasted and hence has three times more antioxidant potential which is otherwise lost during the roasting process. Thus, making it a really helpful immunity booster and also enhancing your weight control plans.

Pick the Right ProteinsFor the immune system to function at its best, it is important to consume good quantity and quality of protein in the diet. A quarter of your meal should always include the right protein intake. Incorporate protein rich foods such as eggs, curd, buttermilk, paneer, sprouts, dal, soybean, soy chunks, soy granules, lean meat, fish, chicken etc. in the meals. These days, you get instant-ready soup with superfoods; they are so nutritious that it has up to four times the protein content compared to regular soups available on e-commerce. It is a convenient and nourishing option to keep you warm and agile.

Increase Beta-Carotene IntakeBeta-carotene converts itself into vitamin A, which is an anti-inflammatory vitamin. Carrots, spinach, sweet potato, moringa (drumstick) leaves, and pumpkin are all good sources of beta-carotene. Consuming one cup of the above-mentioned foods (anyone) can give around 60-100% of the total daily dose of beta-carotene. Inculcating this habit into your diet will enhance your immunity with anti-inflammatory vitamins.

Make way for MagnesiumMagnesium in your diet can be a vital factor in boosting your immunity. Include millets like ragi, jowar, nuts like almonds and cashewnuts (unsalted, in limited amounts), pulses, green leafy vegetables and seeds like poppy, flax, chia and sunflower to boost immunity. 2 tablespoons of any of these seeds or one cup of veggies or pulses can fulfill 50% of the daily requirement. Ensure that all fruits and vegetables are washed thoroughly, particularly leafy vegetables, cauliflower, and broccoli as a precautionary measure.

Daily Dose of Vitamin-DVitamin D is an essential immunity booster and helps regulate the bodys immune response. Studies have shown that 55% of our population has low Vitamin D levels while it's 80% of the obese/overweight population. Test your Vitamin D levels and consult your doctor in case they are low. You can also go up to the terrace or to your balcony without sunscreen during the day to boost your vitamin D levels. To maintain healthy blood levels, aim to get 1030 minutes of midday (11am-1pm)sunlight. This has become increasingly important in these days where most of us are working from home and staying indoors.

Sheryl Salis, founder, Nurture Health Solutions, is a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and wellness coach.

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Dealing with a lot of change right now? That doesn't have to be a bad thing. As a registered dietitian, I know that a new routine can help create positive lifestyle changes. Even though life is crazy and stressful at the moment, it's still a good time to focus on your health.

In fact, its more important than ever to eat a balanced diet and exercise. Such healthy habits not only strengthen your immune system, but they also help you maintain a healthy weight and stay physically fit. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has indicated that individuals with severe obesity are at a higher risk for complications of the coronavirus.

This is a difficult time for a lot of people. Many of my patients are struggling with getting access to healthy foods, either because they're trying to eat on a reduced budget or simply because they cant get the ingredients from the store. But there are ways to eat healthy on a tight budget and there are a few advantages to being stuck at home. Here are some tips on why now is the perfect time to focus on eating more fruits and veggies.

This is a time to focus on progress, not perfection. Frozen fruits and vegetables can be just as healthy as their fresh counterparts and can easily be added to other frozen options, like chicken breast or fish. Canned beans and legumes can be used as a protein or carbohydrate source for meals and snacks. Staples such as brown rice can easily add a budget-friendly source of fiber. The key here is not overthinking your meals. You dont have to be a gourmet chef.

Dietary habits have been found to improve once a temptation is removed. Think about the progress and change you can implement simply from being home more. The lure of the fast food option at every corner, the temptation to order a pastry with your coffee because it just looks so good and the dinners out during the weekend can all be left in the past (for now, anyway).

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If youre struggling with changing the types of foods you're eating, perhaps you can focus on the frequency. Time-restricted eating, a form of intermittent fasting, has been shown in multiple studies to benefit health. Reductions of cravings and hunger, weight loss and even improvements in blood sugar and lipid profile have all been demonstrated. Time-restricted eating involves eating during a feeding window of eight or 10 hours a day. One study, in fact, showed that delaying breakfast by 90 minutes and eating dinner 90 minutes early helped to reduce overall fat mass in participants regardless of what they ate.

If you're now working from home, you have control over your physical location. Move your place of work to an area of the home not associated with food. Consider working outside if you can. Scheduling your trips to the kitchen can also help create a positive new routine.

Supporting local business is important, but now is not the time to be eating takeout every night. Focus on what you have in the house. Have some frozen broccoli, brown rice and canned chicken? You have a meal. Whole-wheat spaghetti and tomato sauce? Another meal. Dont overthink your kitchen creations. Focus on nutrient density, which means colorful produce, healthy fats, fiber and lean sources of protein. Many chefs, both professional and amateur, have taken to social media to show quick and easy meals as well. Use them as examples of how to be creative with ingredients.

In your typical everyday life, you have happy hours and dinners out with friends. Now, most of us are connecting over Zoom or FaceTime but not every virtual interaction needs to include alcohol.

Excess alcohol can disrupt sleep patterns, making you more likely to make poor dietary choices the following day. Further, it can increase your risk for disease and obesity both of which have been shown to make you more vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19. Finally, studies show that binge drinking can weaken the immune system. A glass of wine at the end of the day is fine, but keep your intake within the CDC guidelines.

The silver lining to being stuck at home is the fact that it may make you want to get outside more. If you have a neighborhood or park close to your home where you can engage in walking, do it. A recent study found that getting outside for just 20 minutes helped in lowering stress hormones which in turn, can help in making better dietary choices.

Binging all day on TV may sound like a way to pass the time, but it will most likely result in poorer mental health outcomes and an inability to fit into your pants once you get back to work.

When it comes to changes in diet and weight loss, community can be a blessing or a curse. Find individuals who share your desire to adopt a healthier lifestyle and connect with them through socially distant means of communication. Alternatively, rethink relationships that are surrounded by overeating and excess alcohol.

Use this time to change habits so that you can live longer and better.

Kristin Kirkpatrick

Kristin Kirkpatrick is the lead dietitian at Cleveland Clinic Wellness & Preventive Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She is a best-selling author and an award winning dietitian.

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Like most New Yorkers, Rob Taub, 64, has been sheltering in place as the COVID-19 pandemic swept through the city and the nation at large.

For Taub, a writer and broadcaster who lives in the citys Upper East Side neighborhood, there has been one surprising result of the radical day-to-day life changes brought about by the outbreak his overall health has improved.

Taub has been living with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure for nearly 15 years. An athlete growing up, he said when he was in his 40s he looked like an NFL player, but then something changed as he got older.

I started gaining 15 pounds a year. Soon I was 40 pounds, then 50 pounds overweight, said Taub, who serves as an ambassador for the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association.

Now, as hes been adhering to physical distancing and stay-at-home guidelines, hes found that his overall health has improved.

The man who ate out at restaurants for about 80 percent of his meals now cooks for himself at home. A big change has been salt intake.

One of the things I switched to recently prior to COVID-19 was oatmeal because theres no salt in it and I realized my blood pressure was going down while eating it, he said. When cooking for myself, there is no salt. I realize restaurant food is laden with salt and its not good for you.

Taub takes his blood pressure every day at the time of his interview with Healthline it was at 112/80 mm Hg and has been able to cut back on his medications.

These readings are better than he ever thought hed see, especially when they were at their worst about a decade and a half ago.

Being vigilant is also important because he has a family history of these health concerns. His mother died at 73 from complications tied to diabetes.

While now is a difficult time for many stress and anxiety are up, peoples insecurities and fears over their personal health have increased for some people like Taub, this new way of life has ironically led to better, healthier behaviors.

Dr. Robert Eckel, the American Diabetes Association president of medicine and science, and an endocrinologist at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, said Taubs story isnt unusual.

With life on pause, he said that now is a good time to focus on health.

He added that depending on a persons individual lifestyle and desires and assuming theyre not facing too severe of an economic impact from the current health crisis sheltering at home gives an opportunity to adopt some healthier behaviors, from more routine fitness to better sleep habits.

A big piece of it is reflected in Taubs experience eating better food.

In general, a heart healthy diet is a diabetes healthy diet and cancer healthy and blood pressure healthy diet, Eckel, a past-president of the American Heart Association, told Healthline.

The Center for Science in the Public Interest, an independent science-based consumer advocacy organization, writes that rampant unhealthy diets have something of a domino effect on overall health in the United States.

The organization says that diets that rely on heavily processed meals low on nutritious value contribute to about 678,000 deaths each year as a result of diseases tied to poor nutrition and obesity, like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

It should be no surprise then that each of these conditions are highly prevalent in the United States.

Annually, heart disease is the leading cause of death nationwide, resulting in 1 in every 4 deaths, while more than 100 million adults live with diabetes or prediabetes.

Obesity statistics are similarly high, with the conditions prevalence shooting from 30.5 percent in the year from 1999 to 2000, to 42.4 percent in the 20172018 time frame. The prevalence of obesity-related diseases moved from 4.7 percent to 9.2 percent during that time frame.

Eckel said that as the coronavirus puts a pause on day-to-day life, it gives Americans an opportunity to hit the reset button on some of these worrying trends.

He cited both the DASH and Mediterranean diets as fairly accessible healthy eating plans that promote weight reduction, decreased salt intake, increased daily nutritional intake, and lowered blood pressure.

He also cited moderate exercise as a way to maintain healthy behaviors while stuck at home.

This means trying to fit in about 40 to 45 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each day this doesnt mean having fancy or expensive equipment. It could be a brisk walk or using light weights to include some sort of resistance-training workout at home.

Really anything to avoid being in a predominantly sedentary position, he explained.

Of course, all of this can be easier said than done for some people.

The emotional, psychological, and financial toll taken by COVID-19 can make it hard for people to dedicate time to make some of these lifestyle shifts.

Dr. Luke Laffin, a cardiologist at Cleveland Clinic, told Healthline that the people he treats generally have fallen in two camps during this crisis. One group was already exercising, visiting gyms, and adhering to healthy diets. Anecdotally, he noticed this group actually seemed to fall off a bit from their schedules once sheltering at home.

They havent been doing as well in this setting, Laffin said.

The other group consists of people who werent regularly exercising, not making the best dietary choices, but are now changing their routines slightly, finding they have more time to go for a walk or start preparing meals.

Its a double-edged sword. Ive seen people benefit from this time but also some people not benefit as much, he added.

For those in the second group, does Laffin envision these new healthy habits being maintained over the years once the COVID-19 threat passes?

I think the most important part is getting into these habits and routines, and sticking with them. People are creatures of habit, so if for a couple of months with more time to exercise and eat healthily, I hope they find they cant go without the daily routine of eating healthier, of making these choices, he said.

If they feel better and see that their weight is lower and that their overall health has improved, Laffin added that he hopes these people will see these are necessary behaviors to hold on to.

For those in the first group who are finding it difficult to self-motivate during an uncertain time, Laffin suggested pursuing routines that arent intimidating.

Just walking around the block is a good way to add some activity, and taking quick breaks in between working from home to do some light exercise could be helpful.

As for food, one doesnt have to embrace complicated recipes if theyre used to dining out or grabbing a quick meal at the office cafeteria. He said to make sure you try to make dishes that have 50 to 60 percent fruits and vegetables.

Try to stock up on some healthier items when you do go to the local grocery store, just so you have them on hand and can incorporate them with your meal, even if its a side dish to complement what you might naturally gravitate to.

I think its important for everyone to be realistic with themselves, however, Laffin added. A lot of people out there will slide back a bit, they will put on some extra pounds, they wont be as physically active. Understand that this is not a 6-week reality, this is going to be going on for 6, 12, 18 months now is the time to make these adjustments but also be realistic.

For Taubs part, hes a social person who lives alone and said he will heartily embrace eating out with friends once its safe and responsible to do so.

What will he make sure to do moving forward to keep up with his new shelter-in-place healthy behaviors?

Im going to be aggressive in restaurants about what I order, I might even call ahead to see what I can get that is salt-free. If they wont accommodate me, then I wont go there, Taub stressed.

If Im able to control my blood pressure more, then I have to be more cognizant of my behaviors, he added. Its too easy to depend on medication, as great as it is. I need to be really diligent about it.

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There are plenty of reasons to adopt a low-sugar diet, including diabetes or a keto or paleo lifestyle. But whatever your reason, thesecookbooks make eating well easy and delicious.

I have a friend who was recently diagnosed with diabetes, which was sad for a number of reasons. It's a whole new lifestyle to adjust to, especially because my friend is such a foodie. She loves trying new things and taking pictures of all the beautiful and delicious food experiences she shares with her loved ones. So after her diagnosis, I picked up a diabetes-friendly cookbook for her to show her that even though her diet is much more restricted, she can still be as adventurous with foods as she once was.

While I was doing my research to make sure my friend would be fine to eat the meals in her cookbook, I found that the diet diabetics follow is similar to the paleo and keto diets, in that they are low in sugar and carbs. So, whether you need to cut sugar out for health reasons or are looking to experiment with a new diet, these cookbooks are all worth picking up and diving into.

This cookbook was written by a dietician and diabetes expert, so it includes the newest information we have about managing diabetes in the context of the meals you eat. It includes both meal plans and hundreds of recipes that will prevent any serious side effects a newly diagnosed diabetic may be afraid of. It also helps that, even though they are low in sugar and carbs, these meals -- like the salmon, quinoa and avocado salad and herbed chicken meatball wraps -- are delicious.

Anything Betty Crocker is bound to be flavorful, homey and delicious. If you've been diagnosed with diabetes, let this cookbook be a reminder that you don't have to give up any of your favorite meals. In this book, you'll find plenty of breakfasts, lunches and dinners (including blueberry-almond brown bread, pork chops with raspberry-chipotle sauce and herbed rice and even pumpkin-chocolate chip cookies) you can eat until you're good and full.

While this cookbook is similar to the others in that it contains well-rounded and health-conscious recipes for a diabetic, I like that it also contains budgeting advice. With more and more doctor's appointments, treatments and equipment to pay for just to keep your diabetes under control, money may betighter than you'd like to admit. With a built-in budgeting guide, this book assures you that you don't have to break the bank for your new dietary lifestyle.

It simply is not possible to go without dessert. Luckily, there are tons of cookbooks like this one that focus just on desserts. But don't worry -- all the recipes in this book are perfectly healthy for diabetics. The sweets in this book -- which include mocha fudge cake and peach crumble -- are healthy anddelicious and the recipes are easy to follow.

Even though we are now moving into keto (and, eventually, paleo) cookbooks, I just want to mention that most -- if not all -- of the recipes in the following cookbooks are healthy for diabetics as well. Keto and paleo diets follow a low-carb and low-sugar regimen that coincides with diabetic diets. However, if you are unsure, definitely consult your doctor and make sure you're monitoring your blood levels.

This cookbook is great because all the recipes are keto-friendly, but they are also perfect for anyone who's on-the-go and perpetually busy. You'll find recipes with five or fewer ingredients, meals that can be made in 30 minutes or less and entire meals that can all be prepared in one pot, including a BLT breakfast salad, garlic butter shrimp and berry cheesecake fat bombs.

Instant Pots remain wildly popular because they are so versatile in how you can use them -- and, of course, you can make amazing meals with little to no effort. If you got an Instant Pot and are now afraid that your new diet may limit your ability to use it, have no fear! This cookbook has plenty of Instant Pot recipes the whole family will love -- like deep-dish pizza dip, cauliflower and bacon chowder and southern sugar pie -- that are all keto-friendly, so you won't get bored on your diet any time soon.

Meal prepping is a huge part of dieting. You prepare well-portioned, healthy meals so that you have lunch and dinner for the week and you're not tempted to eat fast food on the run. When you start your keto diet, you may also want to start meal prepping to ensure that you're sticking to your plan. Try this cookbook that focuses on the meal prepping process and is in line with the keto diet. Recipes include ham and cheese breakfast muffins, Italian zucchini boats and pork burrito bowls.

While the title of this cookbook only mentions the keto diet, it is advertised as perfectly good for paleo and diabetic diets as well. Even people on seriously restricted diets need a little something sweet every now and again -- and what better than ice cream as we head into the summer months? Make healthy ice cream and frozen treats including strawberry cheesecake pops, apricot sherbet and chocolate avocado ice cream with this book.

Like Instant Pots, spiralizers have gotten a lot of attention in the past few years. Spiralizers allow you to finely slice vegetables so that they have the consistency and appearance of noodles. People replace regular pasta (which is high in carbs) with these vegetable noodles for a healthier, paleo-friendly option, which works great for keto and diabetic diets, too. Featuring several different vegetables -- including beets, carrots, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, broccoli, turnips, cabbage and bell peppers. With recipes including creamy fettuccini alfredo, turnip curly fries and cucumber noodle poke bowls, this cookbook will help you master your spiralizer while sticking to your diet in the most delicious way possible.

I'm a big fan of "for beginners" cookbooks because they do a great job of teaching you about your new diet and offering delicious meals that motivate you to stick to it. So whether you've just been diagnosed with diabetes or you're thinking of starting the paleo diet, this cookbook (with recipes including high-protein grain-free burgers, buffalo chicken wraps and paleo waffles) is a great investment.

This cookbook, in addition to paleo meals, shopping lists and quick and easy-to-follow recipes (there's barbecue salmon with peach salsa, Peruvian-style chicken, meyer lemon curd cakes and no-cook chocolate pudding), contains additional options for gluten- and dairy-free meals. So even if you're just trying to avoid dairy, you'll find something great in this cookbook -- with slow cooker, one-pot and 30-minute recipes too.

You can't possibly think I forgot about dessert! This paleo-friendly cookbook is full of decadent and tasty cakes, cookies, doughnuts, waffles and more -- including vermont maple doughnuts, gingerbread pancakes and celebration chocolate cake -- all without grains, gluten, dairy or refined sugar. Who says you can't satisfy your sweet tooth while sticking to your diet?

This story was written by Toniann Pasqueralle for CNET's sister site Chowhound.

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The coronavirus pandemic uprooted most of our lives in many ways. We're now less social, less active, and way more anxious. It feels like we're in a state of limbo. As a result, people continue to veer away from their regular routines which is something you want to avoid.

A primary key to maintaining balance in your life is to keep a fully stocked kitchen with foods you'd typically eat as well as healthy options that help you feel full. By having more food at home, you'll be less tempted to make frequent trips to the store and order out (though, we're not against occasionally doing so to support local business). You'll also save money, which is never a bad thing.

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Cassetty suggests focusing on six main food categories: fruits, veggies, dairy, proteins, fats, and grains. She also says that it doesn't matter if you buy fresh, frozen, canned, or dried versions of these foods but you should have a strategy in place to assure nothing goes to waste.

Below, Cassetty shared the best foods you can buy in each of the categories mentioned above.

"Your body gives you clues when it's painfully hungry and painfully stuffed, and chances are you've noticed those signals," Cassetty said. "But sensations of moderate hunger and moderate fullness are harder to recognize. Your body is really cool, and your appetite can level out as you're moving less."

On the other hand, Johnston added that your NEAT or non-exercise activity thermogenesis (a fancy way to say calories burned through non-exercise related movement) accounts for 15% of total calories burned in a day. As we're moving less, our energy expenditure goes down but Johnston doesn't believe it causes us to feel less hungry.

"Distract yourself in other ways and become more familiar with these sensations," Cassetty added. And as Johnston put it: "Hide your snacks."

"Focus on developing a new routine by doing things like waking up and going to bed at the same time, eating three regularly scheduled meals every day, and carving out time to both stay active and relax," Cassetty said. "Also, eating out of boredom is totally normal, so if you do find yourself nibbling on a cookie, be kind to yourself."

First, Cassetty stated that "the safe limits are one drink a day for women and two for men but how you space your drinks out matters, too, so don't save all the drinks up for one or two nights."

For those who count their calories, adding alcohol into your daily intake is another way to regulate your consumption and keep your calories in check. Johnston recommends adding 35 grams of carbohydrates and 10 grams of fat for every 12-ounce IPA, and 10 grams of carbs and 10 grams of fat for every 12-ounce light beer, spiked seltzer, and a shot of liquor. Stick to these numbers, and you'll probably only have enough room for one or two drinks.

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NEW BUFFALO New Buffalo Township Supervisor Michelle Heit and Clerk Judy Zabicki participated in a May 22 New Buffalo Business Association Facebook Live chat session during which they discussed the road diet striping on U.S. 12 between the New Buffalo Township line south of the city and the Indiana State line that was put in place just before Memorial Day weekend.

There are two lanes of traffic, a center turn lane, and occasional right turn lanes. U.S. 12 in the New Buffalo area is scheduled to be redone next year, and the current three-lane set-up is a test run to help local leaders decide if they want to continue with the road diet or have a four-lane design as still exists on the remainder of U.S. 12 in New Buffalo.

One participant in the live chat said she saw a few drivers passing in the center turn lane.

Heit urged motorists to take caution when driving on the new stretch of road (a little over two miles), adding that the Sheriffs Department that the township contracts with will be keeping a little extra eye out in that area.

When this is done we can see the data from the summer, she said in reference to a permanent decision on the road design.

Zabicki said more lane painting and the placement of additional signs in the road diet zone are planned in the near future.

New Buffalo City Manager David Richards said the City Council is still considering a trial road diet resolution (votes to approve and reject the plan both ended in 2-2 ties earlier this year).

During the New Buffalo Township Boards May 20 regular meeting, New Buffalo Township Fire Chief Jamie Flick and Zabicki saidupgrades involving fire hydrants, water service and the fire department keeping fantastic (Zabickis description) records on training have upped the townships fire safety ratings enough that Zabicki said a homeowner told her his fire insurance premium dropped enough to cover his water assessment payment.

She urged township property owners to contact their fire insurance agent to check the townships new ISO ratings.

During the public comment portion of the meeting, Dan Petersen, executive director of The Pokagon Fund, encouraged township residents to participate in filling out the 2020 U.S. Census, noting that Harbor Country municipalities were behind others in Berrien County according to numbers discussed during a recent Strategic Leadership Council group call (with some local areas in the 20- to 30-percent response rate).

Heit said about 72 percent of the homes in the township are second residences, adding that the Census is being promoted on the townships Facebook page.

Also during the May 20 Township Board meeting:

The board was told by Julie Flick of the Sheriffs Department that there had been a lot of fraud type circumstances in the past two weeks involving texts, emails and other ways of appearing to send people messages from someone they know. She said most involve asking people to buy gift cards or money orders with a time limit involved.

Approved a $93,230 bid from Southwest Transport Company to provide water and sewer extensions for the new public safety building to be constructed along U.S. 12.

The board also agreed to pay Burkholder Excavating $42,500 for the excavation of the building site (which has been completed).

Heit said a sign is slated to go up at the site soon.

Voted in favor of a cross connection ordinance involving water lines and inspections.

OKd a $1,550 survey bid from Abonmarche for 9934 Townline Ave.

Adopted a New Buffalo Township COVID-19 Preparedness Plan that Heit said the state is asking businesses and municipalities to implement and share with employees to help prepare for re-opening.

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Our Western culture expects people to ignore the fact that they are in pain, or to numb it quickly. This can cause imore problems than meets the eye. Taking something to stop the pain isnt always the easiest way out, and Ill show you why.

By now, you all know that I write about lowering your inflammation for health. This also helps with your pain levels. Im finding that while under quarantine for so long, many diets have included comfort food that can be quite inflammatory. This has raised pain levels for a lot of people out there whove either had pain already that worsened over the last couple of months, or actually caused pain that wasnt there before. Either way, Im going to discuss some options out there instead of reaching for over the counter Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS), or prescription corticosteroid medications. Even if youre not taking opioids,or other prescription medication, NSAIDS and corticosteroids can be secretly dangerous.

Lets start with NSAIDS. These can be gotten by prescription, or over the counter. Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naprosyn, Acetaminophen, are the most common. They appear to be safe and get the job done quickly, but they can cause underlying issues in different systems in your body. Many times, these issues are irreversible. Another thing you all know that I write about frequently, is gut health. There is sufficient evidence that shows that NSAIDS cause bleeding, inflammation, and ulceration in the stomach and small intestine. Most people feel that if they dont have ulcers, burning or bleeding in the gut that they can see, they think everything is OK. Whats going on behind the scenes, is the disruption of the beneficial flora of the digestive system. Serious medical issues generally arise as a result. In most cases, patients and their doctors do not associate the use of these medications with the digestive condition. Other medication is then recommended or prescribed. This can cause more problems, and the condition isnt resolving. One major condition is acid reflux, or indigestion. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) , or H2 receptor antagonists are then prescribed along with the NSAIDS.. Ive written in an earlier article, where I discussed that the increased acid is a result of too little acid in the stomach, so the small intestine pumps in an excess of acid. Blocking the production of acid is not the answer. That is why the condition worsens. Many people feel they are now on a medical merry-go-round, and cannot stop taking the additional medications. Ive personally had patients who have been on PPIs for many years, and had been unable to come off them, as their condition would actually worsen. Each time, I had this situation arise, the patient had reported a history of a course of care of NSAIDS, antibiotics, or both. It then takes some time to rebuild the patients gut flora back to a healthy level so they can discuss with their medical doctor about coming off of the medication. Caution must be taken prior to taking these types of pain relievers, so please read on to find an alternative.

Steroidal anti-inflammatories are a type of hormone that suppresses inflammation. This, in turn, reduces pain when they are prescribed for pain relief. Some side effects of these medications include, high blood pressure, headaches, muscle weakness, slow wound healing, and fluid retention to name a few. These side effects are serious, and frequently require yet, another medication to counteract those symptoms created by the corticosteroid.

What Im trying to do here,is explain to you that things are not always what they appear to be. There is no magic pill. I ask that you think it through first. Ask for options. If your doctor has no options, seek them elsewhere, and then get back to them on your decision.There are, however, alternatives available to you. Modifying your diet may not be as easy as taking a pill, but, done properly, it will have positive side effects, not negative ones. Acupuncture and chiropractic decompression, also when done properly, have been scientifically shown to relieve your pain naturally. They are also effective for many conditions of the body, not just for pain relief. A TENS unit, or Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, is another form of drug free pain relief. Joint and spine bracing can reduce pain, and prevent aggressive degeneration while youre wearing the brace.

If youd like to consult with me for alternative pain relieving methods that work, including getting a prescription for medical bracing, please call my office for a complimentary consultation.

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During his time on reality television, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino was known for his simple routine of GTL (that's "gym, tan, laundry").

But recently, hes mixed up that routine a bit, which has led to a greater overall sense of health, he says.

Mens Health recently visited the television personality to discuss his diet and the workout hes maintained since leaving prison.

My diet mainly consists of high protein and low carbs, Sorrentino says. While his diets consists of fruits, vegetables, and leaner cuts of meat, he also has prepared meals from Eat Clean Bro in case he needs to eat on-the-go. He also says he loves to have a salad with every meal. He'll add various vegetables, cheese, and prosciutto.

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Sorrentino says he hasnt changed his diet much since social distancing. The first couple of weeks of quarantine, I cheated on my diet a little too much, he says. But after about a week or two, I tightened it up, working out six days a week. Thats pretty much how I stay busy.

Plus, he's sober now.

Maybe ten years ago, I was definitely not healthy, and I was not sober, he says. Im now going on five years clean in December, and Im constantly clean eating. I drink water, I have one cheat day, and Im constantly finding ways to find the best version of myself.

His diet includes some protein shakes and intermittent fasting for sixteen hours five days a week, but Sorrentino also knows the importance of having a cheat day.

God made that seventh day a cheat day, he jokes. On his cheat day, hell have anything from fast food to his favorite Italian pasta dish. But his all-out cheat feast shuts down by 8:00 p.m. in order to prepare for the next week.

After the fridge tour, Sorrentino takes the camera to the gym, where he shows you the simple, yet effective routine he picked up over the past few years. In prison, we didnt have any machines, he says. We had good old-fashioned dumbbells and barbellsthats all you need to get big. Thats all you need to get shredded. Thats all you need to be your best self.

Sorrentino also loves his workout time, as he feels its his own therapy session, and he can focus on being better than the person he was the day before. I never compare myself to anybody else but who I was yesterday, he says. And we gettin it today.

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Most of us cant join a tree planting effort right now. We cant physically protect an endangered species. We cant assemble for a protest. Luckily, there are still ways to go green without setting foot outside the door.

Keep Recycling

The coronavirus pandemic disrupted the already complicated business of recycling, but the piles of trash we produce shouldnt be dumped in landfills or the ocean. To put some numbers in perspective, to-date, humans produced 8,300 million metric tons of plastic, which is 25,000 times the weight of the Empire State Building. Seventy nine percent of that has ended up in landfills or the ocean. Weve gotten better, however. In 1988, our municipal solid waste totaled 140 million metric tons per year. Back then, the daily amount of the solid waste we produced would fill about 63,000 garbage trucks, which would stretch the entire distance between San Francisco to Los Angeleswith most of the garbage destined for landfills. In 2017, we generated 267.8 million tons, but approximately 67 million tons of that were recycled and 27 million tons were composted.

Luckily, according to some sources it seems that during lockdowns Americans are recycling better than ever. Perhaps while we are all staying home we can also learn to use less and waste less.

Save Water

We all know that freshwater is a hot commodity in the 21st century. Thats why its so important to maintain a working infrastructure, minimizing leaks. One recent report found that many urban centers have leakage problemsand not only from hydrants. Water mains typically account for at least half of the water lost. Residential homes leak too. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that about ten percent of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more every day. The average households leaks can send nearly 10,000 gallons of fresh drinking water down the drain every year. As people spend time at home during lockdowns, noticing drippy faucets and running toilets is easier than ever. The EPA also has another way to spot a leak. If a family of four exceeds 12,000 gallons during the colder months of January or February, there are serious leaks.

Consider Solar

As the economy starts to reopen, clean energy industries are expected to make a sweep. Because lockdowns drastically cut energy demand, the need for oil and coal has dropped, paving way for renewable options. In fact, once the world starts to return to normal, the only energy sources expected to grow will be the renewable onesprimarily due to the low operating costs and easy access. One recent article noted that solar has become one of the cheapest forms of energy generation. In the United States, the amount of solar power installed grew by 485 percent between 2010 to 2013. During that time, the price of a typical household system dropped by almost 30 percent. So far this year, renewable electricity generation grew by three percent during the first quarter and accounted for nearly 28 percent of electricity supply, up from 26 percent a year earlier. As the world continues to go green, giving roof solar panels a shot may be a good idea.

Eat More Plants

Its a proven fact that reducing meat consumption is healthy for both the people and the planet they live on. Eating more plant-based foods can decrease blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. Plant-based diets are also more sustainable because they use fewer natural resources than diets that involve animal products. According to some sources, worldwide animal agriculture contributes more greenhouse gas than all emissions from transportation, including planes, trains, and vehicles. Animal agriculture is also one of the leading causes of deforestation and has resulted in the loss of pastures, including rainforests. Plus, crops grown to feed the animals are often sprayed with pesticides, such as glyphosate, which contaminates water and kills bees. During lockdown, home cooking and email chain recipes hit record highsit might be the perfect moment to experiment with new plant-based recipes, creating new, healthy favorites.

Garden Away!

About 70 percent of American households do some kind ofgardeningworkplanting flowers orgrowing vegetables and fresh fruit. Connecting with nature can help with coronavirus blues, but gardening has other important benefitsit can help sequester carbon. When following the essential principles of organic gardeningincluding composting, using organic fertilizer, planting trees, and not leaving the soil bare to avoid erosionsan average urban plot can become an efficient carbon sink. And with some work, it will also yield some veggies for dinner.

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Amla or the Indian gooseberry has been used since ancient times for its medicinal properties. In Ayurveda, this fruit is often used to purify blood, boost overall health, increase immunity and treat respiratory ailments. It is, in fact, one of the main ingredients in almost all Ayurvedic medicines and tonics. It is a rich source of vitamin C and just one fruit contains as much vitamin C as 20 oranges. This fruit is also loaded with potent antioxidants that can boost overall health and well-being. Let us take a look at a few health benefits of amla. Also Read - Eid-ul-fitr 2020: Try replacing traditional Eid dishes with these weight loss friendly foods

Amla helps in controlling blood sugar levels and lipids. If you have this fruit daily, you will soon notice an improvement in your blood sugar levels. But, you must consult your doctor before making this fruit a part of your daily diet if you have diabetes as it can cause your sugar levels to go below normal levels. This is especially true if you are on diabetic medication. Also Read - Chia Seeds: Top benefits, side effects, and ways to have them

Amla contains properties that can bring down bad cholesterol levels. According to a study conducted in 2012, this fruit has cholesterol-lowering that is effects similar to statins. Also Read - Indo Mediterranean diet lowers risk of pre-heart failure, says study: Know a few other benefits

This fruit is loaded with potent antioxidants and vitamin C, which boosts immunity. It helps you fight off diseases and infections. Amla is particularly effective in keeping away viral infections.

Amla is loaded with fibre that eases bowel movement. It stimulates the release of gastric juices and helps in the absorption of nutrients from the food that you eat.

Regular intake of this fruit may also help you keep away coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis, which causes heart disease. It improves heart function by increasing the elasticity of the blood vessels, bringing down levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides, and preventing plaque build-up within the blood vessels.

Amla has potent anti-bacterial properties. It helps your body fight against bacterial eye diseases like conjunctivitis and many other eye infections. Carotene in amla improves vision and it can also make your eye muscles stronger. Moreover, regular consumption of this fruit can prevent intraocular tension (the pressure you feel), red eyes, itching and also watering of eyes.

Cancer is often the result of a build-up of free radicals in the body, which leads to oxidative stress. The antioxidants in amla helps you fight this oxidative stress by eliminating free radicals from the body. This significantly brings down the risk of cancer. This amazing fruit also contains gallic acid, ellagic acid, pyrogallol and terpenoids. These are all compounds that actively work to treat and prevent cancer.

This is sour fruit. You can easily make it a part of your daily diet and enjoy its many health benefits. You can have it raw, dried, pickled or in powder form. Another way of having this fruit is in juice form. This is a perfect and convenient way to add the fruit to your daily diet. A glass of fresh amla juice in the morning will give you a total health boost.

Have amla in moderation. Though it comes with a lot of health benefits, too much of it can cause acidity and constipation. If you are a patient of kidney disease or hypertension, consult your doctor before having this potassium-rich fruit.

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