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10 WAYS T0 REDUCE YOUR SUGAR INTAKE
• Swap sodas, energy drinks, juices and sweetened
teas for water or unsweetened seltzer.

• Drink your coffee black or use Stevia for a zero-calorie,
natural sweetener. CALLING

• Swap your morning cereal for a bowl of rolled oats topped the Mountain Meadows
with nut butter and fresh berries, or an omelet made with
fresh greens. Community Home.

• Avoid alcoholic beverages that are sweetened
with soda, juice, honey, sugar or agave. NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME to make
a move to Mountain Meadows 55+
• Shop the perimeter of the grocery store, focusing on
fresh, whole ingredients. Community—owned, operated and governed
by the residents themselves.
• Start the MOOD or CRAVING supplement at Peak Medical
Clinic, to boost serotonin and norepinephrine and lower
cravings.

• Consider an eating plan that is lower glycemic
and watch your cravings dissipate immediately!

• Have your hormones and thyroid tested at Peak Medical Clinic.
Low female and male hormones and low thyroid can lead to
high sugar intake and excessive cravings.

• Pairing carbs with extra lean protein or fat is another great
way to keep your blood sugar and energy stable. An apple,
along with a small handful of almonds, is an excellent snack
for prolonged, consistent energy levels.

• Drink a full glass of water several times per day, and try to go
no more than 4-5 hours (during the day) without eating if you
are sugar sensitive. Remember, 72 hours off sugar is what it
takes to get a handle on the sugar addiction!

Nisha Jackson is a nationally recognized hormone expert and women’s
health advocate. She has had medical clinics focusing on balance in the
Rogue Valley and elsewhere for over 25 years. Her private practice, Peak A 55+ Community
Medical Clinic (peakmedicalclinic.com) has locations throughout Oregon,
specializing in age management, functional medicine, and hormone bal-
ance for men and women. Nisha lectures and trains medical professionals in
the area of optimal hormone balance. She is also a radio personality, moti-
vational speaker, columnist, and author of three books on optimal hormone
balance. Nisha owns Balance Docs Inc., a supplement company that has
supplements aimed at achieving optimal whole body balance. 857 Mountain Meadows Dr.
Ashland, Oregon 97520
Nisha Jackson PhD MS NP HHP (800) 337-1301
Peak Medical Clinic www.mtmeadows.com
541-494-9355
www.peakmedicalclinic.com
Voted America’s Best by National Council
Balance Docs Inc on Senior’s Housing.
www.balancedocs.com

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