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TO YOUR HEALTH
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The holidays have a way of bringing relatives together.
With such a captive audience, it makes this a good time to
learn about which health problems run in your family. Doing
so can help protect your own health.
For example, if a close relative has a condition such as
heart disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes or has had
colorectal polyps or women’s health issues, you may be at
risk, too.
So bring a pen and notebook to this year’s gathering. Ask
your relatives — particularly your parents, siblings, children,
and grandparents — which health conditions they have and
how old they were when they developed them.
Knowing your family health history can help you and your
doctor take steps to reduce your risk.
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Winter 2014 – 2015
Just because you have diabetes doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy
your favorite holiday foods. Put a healthy spin on your recipes
with these ingredient substitutions:
DIABETES
A new take on holiday favorites
Heading home
for the holidays?
Pack a pen and paper
TAKE NOTE
A great place to find a
primary care provider is
MethodistHealthSystem.org/ FindAPhysician .Instead of this
Try this
Broccoli and rice casserole
Steamed broccoli using chicken stock
instead of water. Top the broccoli with a little
shredded cheese instead of a cheese sauce.
Dehydrated fruits
Fresh fruits.
Traditional macaroni and cheese
Use low-carb pasta, such as the
Dreamfields brand.
Turkey legs or thighs
Turkey breast for a lower-fat option.
Mashed potatoes
Mashed cauliflower.