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    As we dive into summer and continue to organize our upcoming summer health series festivals in conjunction with multiple private, not for profit and city entities we are also transitioning to new donated space for our offices and should have a final word on that shortly.

We are pleased to announce the participation this year of Linda Borghi who will be the new judge of our long running Victory Garden Contest. Linda is a treasure to our local economy and a powerhouse of knowledge with regards to organic and Biodynamic farming. Linda is a vital link for Hip4Kids as are the hundreds if not thousands of small farmers amassing efforts to engage the public to “Go Green” and “Buy Local” The efforts to apply this to the general marketplace and consumers at large is one of the main pieces of our now ten year old mission statement.

Linda is assisting with our summer and fall initiatives to bring a market presence to our larger events this year with the participation of multiple small farmers like her who will showcase the beauty of New York State produce.

We intend to include multiple farmers within our interactive festivals which will also highlight fitness formats from several allies that range from simple aerobic and stretching classes to an arts/dance segment conducted by our friend Susan at POI Arts. Please stay tuned for festival dates as they become available.

As a special highlight we are pleased to announce that we have provided The First Lady of The United States with a presentation requested by her offices and hope to have news on that to report as the summer develops and our Health Fair Series comes into “full bloom”.

Hip4Kids is also pleased to announce the collaboration of Urban Go Green and its allies and we are indebted to its founder Osiris James for the opportunity to become allied.  Hip4Kids mission statement drafted a decade ago also proposed as one of its main features that if we as consumers were to focus on seasonal eating centered upon local buying that the residual benefit to the environment and overall health of consumers would be immeasurable in the reduction of pollutants alone! Just across the Hudson, New Jersey has started to ship the first of the season’s Hot House Tomatoes which are incredibly tasty; just ask a farmer about it! We hope NYC and surrounding buyers will seek these out in order to create Chef Jose Andres fantastic recipe for this month.

On that note Hip4kids would like to convey a very special thanks to Chef Jose Andres of Washington D.C for the recipe of the month and to all of his team for their courteous assistance in supplying the material.

If you find yourself in the nation’s capitol over the summer be sure to book a table at one of Chef Andre’s incredible restaurants.

We look forward to updating you on the festival front and look forward to everyone’s participation in The Victory Garden Contest….Now get growing!

Worried About Type-2 Diabetes? Discover How You Can Easily Help Prevent or Manage it!

 If you've noticed the news, Type 2 Diabetes is on the rise in the USA, and around the world, for both kids and adults. If you don't have it, it's not too late to take steps to prevent it. And if you already have it, there's a new way to help manage it. Studies have proven the earlier you tackle any blood sugar problems, the better your chances are for success. It has also been made clear that losing excess weight can help ward off diabetes. If you could lose weight without being hungry, and if you could eat something that tasted however you wanted it to, would you do it?

Who wouldn't answer 'yes' to that?
You don't have to change your habits or start taking expensive pills. All you need are Chia Seeds. The Chia Seed, while not well known, is actually a Superfood. It was lost for centuries, ever since the ancient Aztecs used its super-nutrition for their armies. With the ability to keep people feeling full, and being 23% protein by weight, it isn't any wonder they were able to conquer so many lands. Every tiny seed was a powerhouse of nutrition, vitamins and essential omega-3 oils.

How easy is it to use?
Chia Seeds are actually one of the easiest things you can possibly add to your diet. It's as simple as sprinkling them onto anything you already like to eat or drink. Chia Seeds don't have a flavor of their own. Instead, they distribute the flavors of food or drink that you add them to. This property lets them take on the taste of that food, or amplify the flavor of liquids. (Meaning when you cook with them, the food will actually taste better!)
For example, you could sprinkle them onto: breakfast cereal, yogurt, oatmeal, ice cream, juice, milk, pizza, salad dressing, pasta, sandwiches....really, anything that's moist enough to get the seeds to stick to the surface...and you stay full much longer, from eating much less food!

It seems far fetched, how can little seeds do all that and more?

Get ready for a double shot of weight-loss benefits:
First: Chia Seeds help you feel full longer, and you can actually watch the process work! Diet pills may ask you to believe they work, but MySeeds Chia shows you. If you take 1 tablespoon-full of Chia and add it to 9 tablespoons  of water, stir, and wait 15 minutes, you'll see that each seed has formed a big bead of gel on the surface and the water is now thick like a gelatin. Notice how much larger this solid form is? This is what happens when you eat the seeds. The gel won't come off the seed easily, and is made of pure water. This feels like food in the stomach, but replaces calories with water (which has 0 calories)

Second: Chia is a fiber-rich seed. It has soluble and insoluble fiber. In fact, you can literally SEE the fiber of the Chia Seed in action, if you place it in liquid. (it will form a big bead of gel around the seed) Fiber-rich foods are processed more slowly by the body. This is a great benefit if you're trying to lose weight without starving! When foods process more slowly, you feel 'satisfied' or 'full' much faster than normal. This makes it easy to eat less at mealtime.

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By packing in fiber, the food you eat is less calorically dense. The fiber fills you up, and performs its important roles in the colon, but ISNT absorbed by the body to turn into extra calories and fat. Insoluble fiber is not digested. It is sometimes called 'roughage' and helps to clean the colon.

But what about glucose? Glucose and insulin levels are important for preventing type-2 diabetes. Starchy foods, sugary drinks, and other modern-day diet options that convert quickly into sugars in the body spike insulin levels. You can give your system a break with fiber. Viscous fiber (that which appears like a gelatin) slows down the conversion of carbohydrates into sugars and helps normalize blood glucose levels. That means it's beneficial to mix Chia Seed in with food you already like to eat.

Blood sugar naturally rises and falls through out the day. It can also be what makes you drowsy in the afternoon. Dips and spikes aren't good for consistent, healthy energy. The slowing of conversion of carbohydrates into sugar has the ability to create endurance. Carbohydrates are the fuel for energy in the body. Prolonging their conversion into sugar stabilizes metabolic changes, diminishing the surges of highs and lows creating a longer duration in their fueling effects. Protein fuels energy as well, and the protein in chia is complete. Once again, a double benefit for you.

With Chia Seeds you can deal a powerful 1-2 punch against Type-2 Diabetes risk-factors: excess weight and insulin spiking foods. Of course, there are many other benefits to Chia as well, such as healthy omega-3 oils, micro-nutrients, a full range of b-vitamins and more calcium by weight than milk. If you already have Type-2 Diabetes, it's important to watch your blood-sugar closely and ask your doctor about adding Chia Seeds to your diet. If you don't have this problem, it's not too late to stop it from ever hitting you. If you have risk factors, or, if you're just looking for a way to feel better every day, and improve your health, you need to take action right away. You need Chia Seeds!

About Author
"Going Green" & helping to improve the health of all people is a top priority! You can learn much more about how the Chia Seed can help you with photos, videos facts and more at http://www.mychiaseeds.com/ , plus don't forget our free shipping & 2 cook books!

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