Overconsumption of certain foods and beverages can cause colitis, gastritis and even pancreatitis.
Editor. As we gather with family and friends during the Christmas holidays our typical dishes are usually high in fat, salt and sugar. Nutritionist Alejandra Matias Serrano highlighted the need to be aware of the amount and frequency of food consumed during the holidays because overindulgence can affect health.
“During the holidays we tend to eat meats with high fat content, covered in rich sauces or gravies. We indulge in desserts, snacks and sweets. Our drinks are loaded with large amounts of sugar and fruit. We drink more alcohol. These excess calories can lead to a range of digestive problems ranging from gastritis (an inflammation of the stomach lining) and colitis (an inflammation of the colon. Overeating can result in higher glucose levels which can trigger diabetes as well as increased triglyceride and cholesterol levels which can affect the heart. The most common problem is weight gain,» said the nutritionist.
The expert shared research showing it is common to gain three to five kilograms during the Christmas holidays, adversely affecting those who already suffer from obesity and other chronic diseases.
Matias Serrano recommended modifying recipes, even of traditional dishes. We can make healthy versions without sacrificing flavor by reducing fats, selecting leaner meats, and increasing the quantity and variety of vegetables. Adding whole grains to our diet and reducing the sugar in our drinks are also ways to avoid those weight gains.
Be prepared for the temptations of the holiday season by eating fruits and raw vegetables before going to the festivities. Do not skip meals because you will be more tempted to overeat at that special dinner. Choose options with less visible fat, less cream or butter. A better choice is roasted, baked or grilled dish instead of fried, battered or breaded specialities. Control portion size. Stay hydrated by consuming six to eight glasses of plain water daily. Be physically active at least 30 minutes a day to offset the overindulgence.
«It is important that we enjoy the food we are going to eat. By taking time to savor the aroma, taste the food and eating slowly we will be more satiated. We are able to identify the moment when our stomach is full. Try to eat without distractions, without television, without the cell phone. Enjoy the moment,» said the official.
As a last piece of advice, Matías Serrano stressed the importance of serving moderate portions and using smaller plates.
Translate by Nita Rudy
Un tráiler, una camioneta y un Tsuro fueron los vehículos robados.
Redacción. – En dos hechos distintos y por el robo de vehículos Juan Bernardino “N” y José Gerardo “N” fueron sentenciados a 15 y 10 años de prisión de manera respectiva, además del pago económico de la reparación del daño y una multa, luego de que La Fiscalía Regional de Chapala haber aportó pruebas suficientes para su condena.
El primero de los hechos se registró el 26 de abril de 2009 cuando Juan Bernardino “N” en compañía de dos sujetos se apoderaron de un vehículo de la marca Kenworth modelo 1994, en color rojo con gris con placas del Servicio Público Federal.
La unidad se encontraba estacionada en el camino a El Castillo, entre las calles Camino al Divino Niño de Jesús y San Pablito, en la colonia El Verde, en el municipio de El Salto; donde con arma de fuego Juan Bernardino “N” amagó al chofer y al cargador para llevarse el tráiler hacia la colonia Las Liebres, lugar donde bajaron a los dos pasivos y siguieron su marcha.
Luego de su captura, la Fiscalía Regional aportó pruebas necesarias para que Juan Bernardino “N” fuera puesto a disposición del Juzgado Primero de lo Criminal del Segundo Partido Judicial con sede en Chapala.
Luego de que dicha autoridad analizó lo aportado, le dictó sentencia condenatoria mediante el sistema penal tradicional, por 15 años de prisión, además del pago económico de una multa y la reparación del daño por la cantidad de 403 mil 260 pesos.
El segundo hecho se registró el primero de septiembre de 2009, cuando José Gerardo “N” en compañía de otros tres sujetos, se apoderaron de una camioneta Ford Pick Up en color café, modelo 1982 con placas de Texas, que se encontraba estacionada sobre la calle Álvaro Obregón, mientras que el segundo vehículo fue un Nissan Tsuru color gris modelo 1993, que se también se encontraba sobre la calle Raúl Navarro, ambos en la población de Chapala.
Como parte de las investigaciones realizadas se lograron recuperar las unidades robadas, y posteriormente la captura de José Gerardo “N”.
La Fiscalía Regional de Chapala lo consignó y tras desahogarse las etapas procesales correspondientes al sistema penal tradicional, el Juez de lo Criminal consideró que las pruebas aportadas eran suficientes y dictó el fallo condenatorio contra José Gerardo “N”, fijándose 10 años de prisión además del pago económico de la reparación del daño y una multa.
Although urban development reported only three trees felled, ecology reported the loss of more than 60 native trees. Photo: Courtesy.
Héctor Ruiz Mejía: The new development being built on El Limón hill, in San Juan Cosalá, a delegation that makes up the municipality of Jocotepec, does not have any type of permit issued.
According to José de Jesús Gaytán Cuevas, director of urban development in Jocotepec, the project, which is intended to be a new subdivision by a construction company named TAC, does not have a permit from said agency either.
«They have not presented themselves to our office, so the work has been stopped,» commented the director of urban development, who added that the construction company has taken the documents for review.
He said that the construction company will not be sanctioned and does not appear to deserve punishment, despite the fact that they had previously begun to build without any type of permit.
«No, they do not deserve any type of fine from us, they have already delivered their documentation and although they cannot work right now, we are already in review to determine the corresponding rulings,» he explained.
However, despite previous assurances by Jocotepec director of ecology Daniel Garabito that the construction company was deserving of fines for the felling of approximately 60 Palo Dulce native trees, Gaytán said that urban development only received reports of three trees cut down.
The private company has not responded to the summons to clarify what happened before ecology. However, according to Garabito, they are still waiting to reach some kind of agreement in which, at a minimum, reforestation work will be done.
So far, under the watchful gaze of the population, the next subdivision continues to go unpunished.
Translated by Kerry Watson
The malecon in Ajijic is where they expect the highest concentration of people.
Sofia Medeles (Ajijic, Jal.)- As part of the tourist operation in Ajijic for the Christmas holiday period the Head of the Delegado’s Office, Maximiliano Macias Arceo, will try to shorten the crosswalk on Colon Street.
He’d like it to start at the intersection with Ocampo instead of at the intersection with Parroquia Street, next to the main plaza. The purpose is to prevent obstructing traffic on the surrounding streets and to reduce inconvenience with parking.
Max also said that he wants to reduce the number of days he had originally proposed to start with the crosswalk which were December 20 until the New Year’s festivities. Now he thinks it would be more convenient to do it only on December 24, 25 and 31, as well as on January 1.
«This last week, due to the crosswalk to the plaza, there was a big disruption in traffic and parking. I will try to talk to the county president, Alejandro Aguirre, so that these days can be reduced,» said the mayor.
He added that, as part of the tourist operation in Ajijic, Civil Protection and Public Safety units will be making more rounds than usual in the downtown area and on the boardwalk where they expect the highest concentration of visitors, to ensure that everything is under control.
Today’s children prefer electronic gadgets or video games instead of strollers, dolls or traditional toys. Photo from Juguetón 2021.
Jazmín Stengel (Chapala)- Electronic devices such as cell phones, tablets and video games are the most desired gifts for children in the municipality this year.
In this sense, during the Juguetón 2021 (Toy Collection) in Chapala’s main square, many children took the opportunity not only to donate a gift, but also to share their Christmas wishes with Semanario Laguna.
Like 10-year-old Victor, who asked for a cell phone to share memes with his friends on social networks, or Sofia who wants a pink tablet because now dolls dress digitally by downloading fashion apps.
Video games have also become very popular among children and teenagers. A good example was Gabriel, who at 15 years old asked for the new “Halo” for Christmas and accessories for his latest generation “Xbox Series X.” Gabriel plays about 20 hours a week.
Of the approximately 10 children Semanario Laguna talked to last weekend, the wishes varied most in the brands or categories of the devices. The only difference was that clothing, makeup and fashion accessories reflect the desires of teenage girls.
It is now rare to hear a child ask for a bicycle or a skateboard, let alone spinning tops or marbles. Indeed, there were those who did not know the matatena (jacks). That was more so for the adults, who between jokes recalled the emblematic games of their childhood.
“We used to play ‘comidita,’ or jump rope,” recalled Isabel, mother of a girl and a boy who played in the plaza, while she and her husband took care of them. “The men played cops and robbers or wrestling,” the gentleman added to the conversation and concluded: “How curious! We millennials had to be in the middle.”
Translated by Mike Rogers
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