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Gary Lipton Media Relations Manager Phone: 1-(800)-222-5551 Fax: 1-(800)-990-4329 Web site: www. napsnet .com e-mail: printmedia@napsnet.com #2415 North American Precis Syndicate, Inc., 350 Fifth Avenue, 65th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10118-0110 Get Moving In The Fight Against Type 2 Diabetes (NAPSA)—More Americans have type 2 diabetes than ever before. And never have so many been at risk for developing this potentially debilitating and sometimes fatal disease. But did you know that most cases of type 2 diabetes—up to 80 percent—are preventable with increased physical activity, along with a healthy diet and lifestyle? That’s right. With proper diet and exercise, type 2 diabetes can often be avoided. At a minimum, proper diet and exercise can help control type 2 diabetes and sometimes delay onset. What is type 2 diabetes? Type 2 diabetes results when the body no longer processes sugar properly. Sugar and other carbohydrates in the diet are used by the body’s cells for energy. The hormone insulin takes sugar from the blood into the body’s cells. Without insulin, the body can’t use the sugar. In people with type 2 diabetes, their bodies don’t properly respond to insulin, so their cells don’t get enough sugar—or glucose. Instead, glucose builds up in their blood. Over time, high blood glucose seriously damages the eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart. How can exercise help? Exercise helps the body use glucose for energy, keeping blood sugar at healthy levels. Exercise also helps people maintain their weight so they don’t become obese, which puts them at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. But I’ve never really exercised. How do I get started? Start off slowly. Begin with a few minutes each day and gradually increase the intensity and duration as you become more fit. It’s okay to start at 5 to 10 minutes a day. Add a little more time Exercising for prevention is one of the best ways to stay healthy. each week, aiming for 150 to 200 minutes every week. How can I make sure I stay active? Once exercise becomes habit, you’ll kick yourself for not having started sooner. But you’ll need to stick with it long enough for it to become habit. The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) offers these tips: • Keep it interesting. Choose several activities you like. Health clubs offer a variety of exercise options in a single location. • Make sure it’s convenient. Pick a time and place that works for you. If you’re going to work out at a health club, pick one close to work or home. • Exercise with a buddy. Friends and family offer motivation and social interaction. • Set realistic goals. Don’t push yourself beyond what’s reasonable for your life. • Keep track of your physical activity. You’ll see your progress. • Reward yourself. When you reach your activity goals, celebrate. Remember: Exercising for prevention is one of the best ways to stay healthy. If you already have type 2 diabetes, talk with your doctor before beginning any exercise program to determine what physical activity is best for you. Nuclear Energy Could Power Your New Car (NAPSA)—Researchers are looking at several different options to reduce air emissions from motor vehicles. One solution to this problem includes nuclear energy. Nuclear energy produces nearly zero emissions and is sustainable. The technological options vary from using the electricity produced from nuclear energy to power a plug-in vehicle, to using the heat and steam nuclear energy creates to split hydrogen from H20 (water) to power a hydrogen vehicle. Both options and many more using renewables Holiday Favorites Get Splash Of Flavor A splash of seasoned rice vinegar adds flavor—not calories—to holiday favorites. Cars, minivans, pickups and SUVs account for 60 percent of the transportation oil consumed. are on the table. According to the Department of Energy, America’s transportation system is over 95 percent dependent on petroleum and more than half of the supply is imported. A turn away from petroleum could potentially transform the U.S. personal transportation system to one that uses sustainable energy to reduce carbon emissions. For more information, visit www.ans.org/pi/ np/cars. (NAPSA)—Holiday cooks are often looking for ways to lighten their meals. Culinary expert and dietitian, Rita Held, suggests replacing the heavy butter and cream sauces found in so many seasonal dishes with seasoned rice vinegar. This low-calorie, fat-free ingredient provides a distinctly sweet, light flavor to any dish. Held offers some unique ways of splashing on flavor, and not fat, to holiday dishes: Sensational Salads For a lighter version of the classic Italian tomato salad, combine balsamic seasoned rice vinegar, olive oil, chopped garlic and salt. Drizzle over sliced tomatoes or cherry tomato halves. Top with chopped fresh basil leaves. Dazzling Dressing Put away the salad dressing and use seasoned rice vinegar instead. Splash it on green, leafy salads for a light and refreshing flavor. Nakano Natural Rice Vinegar can also be mixed with a little brown sugar and dill weed, creat- ing a unique and tasteful dressing. Amazing Appetizers Combine original, roasted garlic or red pepper seasoned rice vinegar with ground cumin and chopped cilantro to cooked prawns. Exciting Entres Marinate your holiday meat, chicken or fish in seasoned rice vinegar to add a twist to the traditional dish. Or, have your guests splash the roasted garlic or red pepper variety on either mashed or baked potatoes instead of using butter and sour cream. Seasoned rice vinegar can be found at local grocery and supermarket chains. The Nakano brand offers a wide assortment of vinegar flavors to add sparkle to your favorite recipes. Its blends include Italian Herb, Red Pepper, Roasted Garlic and Basil & Oregano. In addition, the entire product line contains no added preservatives, and is fat-free, trans fat-free, gluten-free and cholesterol-free. For more ideas and recipes, visit www.mizkan.com.