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• When eating cookies, pies and cakes – foods that you know have added sugar – be sure to combine them with foods that will slow down digestion (i.e. proteins, fats and fiber, usually derived from whole foods). • Always leave a little on your plate. • Everything in moderation – keep carbs to no more than 60% of total calories consumed. Remember, it took years to add those pounds to your body; it's going to take years to take it off. Don't try and do it all at one time, especially over the holidays. So enjoy the holidays and enjoy the cornucopia of great foods that may tempt you. Just remember these tips and you may avoid that extra pound that will be so stubborn to remove later. Dan Young is the President and Founder of Simple Again, representing Performance Food Centers and the swiig brand of nutritional products. CINNAMON FUNCTIONAL FOODS • Cinnamon is packed with polyphenols, which help prevent oxidative stress. • Cinnamon has been shown to reduce blood sugar levels and insulin resistance, making it helpful to those with type 2 diabetes. • Cinnamon and its antioxidants have anti- inflammatory properties which can help prevent illness. Source: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven- benefits-of-cinnamon Nute Guru