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Desks
From The Professionals’
From The Professionals’ Desks

Healthy Answers–A Guide to Healthy Living:

“Nobody Wants Bagel Bloat!”

By Dale Brown, B.S., M.A., C.E.C. hundreds of thousands of folks have discovered they are diarrhea and weight loss. Fortunately, the small intestine
Dale is a motivational speaker who sensitive to gluten flour. Bagels, like other wheat-based has the ability to regenerate healthy cells and it will recover
has spent many years as a Certified products, contain gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley over time if gluten is removed from the diet.
Life Coach and has written numerous and rye. An inherited form of gluten sensitivity is called If you think you might be gluten intolerant, there are a
articles and e-books relating to self- Celiac Disease and can affect 1 out of 133 people. However, few things you can do:
improvement and ways to build a other forms of gluten sensitivity or allergy can develop as • Check with your doctor and ask for a blood test to
high-performance team. She is the people grow older. determine if you are gluten sensitive.
author of the book, “Small Steps... Changes in gut health, such as increased intestinal • Check labels on prepared foods, such as frozen
Big Changes: The Personal Stories permeability (leaky gut) or other digestive issues, can macaroni and cheese, which will list the gluten content on
of a Life Coach.” Her education and years of experience contribute to the development of gluten intolerance. These the package.
in physical fitness and training of elite athletes has enabled changes can make the digestive system more sensitive • Check out websites to gluten-free recipes, products
her to sharpen her knowledge in many health-related areas. to gluten and other components of the diet. Also, what and local support groups.
The following introduces a new approach to Ms. Brown’s might seem like a newly developed intolerance could be • Choose gluten-free options for pizza, pasta and breads.
series of columns devoted to many topics that deal with a condition that was always present but not previously • Look for gluten-free options on menus when dining out.
the mind/body connection and the importance of living a recognized. Increased awareness and better diagnostic tools Keep Your Digestive Tract Healthy!
healthy lifestyle. Dale, a Bocaire resident, can be reached have helped people identify gluten-related disorders. Once you eliminate gluten and your digestive tract is
at dalebrown@lovingmondays.com. There’s so much talk about gluten nowadays. It seems healing, there are ways to keep it working well. Eat a variety
Are you a bagel lover? My husband is and he won’t one out of five people I know claim to be gluten intolerant. of healthy fruits and vegetables. At night, drink a glass of
go a Sunday morning without one. Lately, however, he’s When did this dietary discovery come about? Around the water with a spoonful of psyllium husks or ground flax
been complaining that something is causing stomach upset early 2000s, gluten-free diets began gaining traction beyond seed mixed in. This adds fiber and helps remove unwanted
after enjoying his bagel piled high with cream cheese, lox, those diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Celebrities and material from the body. Yogurt can help restore the balance
tomatoes and cheese. Could it possibly be the bagel? It’s athletes endorsing gluten-free diets, along with widespread of intestinal bacteria, which is important for digesting food.
never been a problem before, so what’s going on? media coverage, further popularized the notion of gluten- Also, a good probiotic supplement would be very beneficial.
Maybe my husband has developed a sensitivity to free eating as a healthier lifestyle choice. This contributed There are lots of websites devoted to living with food
bagels? This theory won’t be very uncommon because to the perception of gluten as a potential dietary issue, even allergies. One in particular was dedicated to preparing
for those without Celiac Disease. gluten-free foods, including bagels! Not sure I’ll go that
Some of the symptoms of gluten sensitivity are felt in far, but there must be a tasty gluten-free bagel somewhere
From the Desk of Commissioner from page 11 the digestive tract. Others are more generalized. The body out there. Why suffer with “bagel bloat” when you can find
releases chemicals during many immune responses that can a better substitute.
project. They’re tackling minor punch list items before cause the vague symptoms of fatigue, joint and muscle pain Keep in mind, however, if you have been suffering
final approval and closure. Temporary lane markings and bloating. for months or years with gluten sensitivity you have to
are in place, with permanent striping scheduled for a If the gluten-sensitive person continues to eat food be patient. Give your body time to heal once you remove
future date. Staff is coordinating the scheduling details. containing gluten, the body will keep making antibodies to gluten from your diet. A gluten-free lifestyle may take
Nonprofit Spotlight. The Palm Beach County Food fight off the culprit. This immune reaction causes physical time, but you will eventually feel better and be happy you
Bank, a dedicated local nonprofit, tackles hunger with damage to the lining of the small intestine and makes it made the switch.
a powerful combo, collaboration and diverse programs. difficult for the body to absorb nutrients. This leads to
They partner with nearly 200 agencies, offering
food, resources and support through initiatives like
Pop-Up Farmer’s Markets and Childhood Hunger
programs. Founded in 2009, they’ve grown from a local
effort to a county-wide leader, proving that together,
we can nourish our neighbors and build a stronger
community.
I recently had the pleasure of attending the Food
Bank’s bread-breaking ceremony for their long-
awaited Community Kitchen Expansion Project.
Beyond its impressive capacity to provide 10,000
additional hot, nutritious meals each day, the new
state-of-the-art facility offers even more. It will
empower the community through culinary classes
and provide a platform for small businesses to utilize
the kitchen’s resources.
For more information, visit www.pbcfoodbank.org.
Did you Know?
Did you know property taxes can rise even with stable
home values?
Florida limits how much your property taxes can
increase each year. This is a good thing, especially
when home prices are rising quickly. But here’s a
twist: Even if your home’s value stays the same, your
property taxes might still go up a little bit.
The limit is based on a different value than your
home’s selling price. This “assessed value” can keep
increasing slightly each year until it catches up to
your home’s market value. So, in a cooling market,
your taxes might inch up a bit even if your home isn’t
worth more.
There are two caps to remember:
Homestead properties are primary residences with
a special exemption. Their assessed value can only
go up by 3% each year, or the change in inflation
(whichever is lower).
Non-homestead properties include vacation homes,
rental properties, and commercial buildings. Their
assessed value is capped at a higher rate of 10% each year.
Property tax caps are helpful, but they can also
lead to small tax increases even when home values
aren’t rising. This is because the assessed value,
which determines your taxes, can still go up slightly
each year until it catches up to the market value.
For more information, visit pbcpao.gov.
If you require assistance, please contact our office
at (561) 355-2204 or email Mwoodward@pbcgov.org.