Write an article based on this "Lessen the amount of sugar. Use a sugar substitute. Substitute maple syrup. Add honey instead. Use agave nectar in place of sugar. Incorporate applesauce in baked goods."
article: If you’re sensitive to sweetness, the amount that a recipe calls for may just be too much for you. In that case, feel free to tinker with the recipe and decrease the sugar that’s called for, so the sweetness is more balanced for your palate. For example, if the recipe suggests ¼ cup of sugar, try ⅛ cup instead.  If you’re not sure how to much to decrease the sugar by, start by adding a very small amount, such as a teaspoon, and then taste the dish. Add another teaspoon if it’s not sweet enough. It’s easy to add more sugar, but it’s harder to balance the sweetness once it’s already in the dish. If you're baking, it's obviously harder to taste cookies and cake as you go to adjust the sweetness. Sugar also affects the texture and moistness of baked goods, so you have to be careful when you adjust the amount in a recipe. Using 3/4 of the suggested sugar usually yields the best results, but you may want to make a batch of test cookies or cake to ensure that you're happy with the results. Artificial sweeteners are usually sweeter than traditional white or brown, which means you don’t have to use as much of them in your recipes. That can help you have better control over the sweetness of your food. Sucralose, commonly sold as Splenda, and stevia, commonly sold as Truvia, are ideal for cooking and baking because it’s heat stable.  Sucralose can be substituted for sugar in a 1:1 ratio, which means if your recipe calls for a 1/4 of sugar, you can replace it with a 1/4 of sucralose. Stevia is 200 times sweeter than sugar. Replace each cup of sugar with 1 teaspoon of stevia in your dishes. If the recipe calls for a tablespoon of sugar, an 1/8 of a teaspoon of stevia is all you need. A pinch of stevia can replace a teaspoon of sugar. Some sugar substitutes, such as Equal and Sweet’N Low, don’t react the same way as sugar does when they’re heated. It’s best to avoid them when cooking and baking. It contains natural sugars that can add a subtle sweetness to your dish, as well as antioxidants that are actually good for you. You can replace one cup of white sugar with 3/4 of a cup maple syrup.  For the best results, be sure to choose 100% pure, organic maple syrup. Grade A has a more subtle flavor, while Grade B has a stronger flavor and thicker texture so it works well in baking. If you're using maple syrup to replace sugar in baked goods, you'll need to adjust the overall amount of liquid in the recipe by approximately three tablespoons for every cup of maple syrup that you add. Like maple syrup, honey can add a mellow, more wholesome sweetness to your recipes in place of sugar. However, it's sweeter than white sugar, so you don't need to add as much. For every one cup of sugar in a recipe, replace with 3/4 of a cup of honey.  In baking recipes, you'll need to reduce the overall liquid by approximately two tablespoons for every one cup of honey used. Baked goods made with honey tend to brown faster than those made with white sugar, so watch cookies, cakes, and other sweets carefully. Agave syrup has a lighter taste than maple syrup or honey, and its texture is thinner than honey but thicker than maple syrup. However, like the honey and maple syrup, it's all-natural, so it's good alternative to white sugar. Replace every cup of sugar in your recipe with 2/3 of a cup of agave nectar.  Because of its liquid consistency, you'll need to reduce the overall liquid in your recipe by 1/4 to 1/3 of a cup for every cup of agave used. Baked goods made with agave nectar have a tendency to brown more quickly, so you may want to reduce the baking temperature by 15 to 25 degrees. Make your cookies, cakes, and other goodies a little less sweet by using the natural sugars in applesauce in place of white sugar. It's one of the easier replacements to make, too, because you can replace it cup for cup. That means if your recipe calls for two cups of sugar, you can substitute two cups of applesauce in its place.  Make sure to choose unsweetened applesauce when you're replacing sugar. Otherwise, your recipe may actually wind up too sweet. When you're baking with applesauce, you'll need to reduce the overall amount of liquid in the recipe by 1/4 of a cup for every cup of sauce used.

Write an article based on this "Learn how a hookah works."
article: This basic overview will help you follow the process. The bolded words describe the main parts of the hookah.  The bowl at the top of the hookah will hold the shisha tobacco, with hot coals above it. Air sucked through the hookah will heat the coals, light the tobacco, and bring the smoke down through the main shaft. The smoke leaves the stem at the end of the shaft, and enters the glass base of the hookah. The smoke travels through water and air in the base, becoming cooler and more dilute. The smoke moves through the hose and into your lungs.

Write an article based on this "Keep a food journal. Eat whole foods. Stay hydrated. Use supplements. Ask your doctor for tips."
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Your diet is increasingly important as you get older. As you age, you are increasingly at risk for health issues such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Watching your diet can help lower those risks. When you're trying to eat right, it is helpful to keep a record of what you are eating. Many of us don't realize how many empty calories we consume. Try keeping a food journal for a few weeks to get an accurate sense of your eating habits.  Keeping a food diary can help you identify areas where you need to make changes. This can help you visually see where you need to add more nutrients.  There are many great diet and food tracking apps available to download onto your smartphone. As you age, your metabolism slows down. It becomes increasingly important to eat the right foods so that you don't gain weight and can decrease your risk of having health issues. Try to eat a balanced diet that includes mostly foods that are not processed and do not have a lot of preservatives. Whole foods include more nutrients than packaged foods.  Eat plenty of berries and leafy greens. These foods contain essential nutrients and also aid in healthy digestion. Emphasize fruits, vegetables, and low-fat or fat-free dairy products in your diet.  Limit sugar, sodium, red meat, and alcohol.  Make sure that your diet includes beans. This inexpensive food is a great source of protein and also helps regulate your blood sugar. When you're getting older, it becomes more important to pay attention to your heart health. Older adults are much more likely to suffer heart-related health problems. Drinking plenty of water is very important for your heart health, as it helps your heart effectively pump the blood through your body.  The amount of water that you need to drink varies and is based on several factors, such as how much you perspire and how hot your climate is. In general, you should try to drink at least nine 8-oz. servings of water each day — more if you're active or in a warm climate that causes you to sweat. You may find that you lose some of your sense of thirst as you age — don't wait until you feel thirsty to have a drink. Make sure you are drinking liquids throughout the day, like water, soup, milk, and juice. As you age, your body's needs change. In order to maintain your health, it becomes increasingly important to make sure that you are getting the required amounts of key nutrients. If you're not already, consider adding supplements to your daily routine.  Before taking any supplements or vitamins, it is essential that you speak with your doctor, especially if you are taking other medications. Vitamins and supplements can react with certain medications, and it is possible to take too much of a vitamin, leading to toxicity and adverse health effects.  Try a multivitamin that is specially formulated for people over 50. Ask your doctor for suggestions. B-12 is one of the most important vitamins as you get older. It supports healthy blood cells, and also affects your energy levels. Many older adults suffer from a B-12 deficiency, so make sure you're getting enough. This nutrient is found in fish, but you can also buy supplements at your drugstore.. Some vitamins, such as vitamins A, D, E, and K, are fat-soluble, meaning you don't eliminate excess through your urine; they stay in your body, stored in your fat, which can lead to toxicity. Excess levels of vitamin E can increase risk of hemorrhaging, and too much vitamin K can reduce or reverse the effect of blood thinners. Your general physician is your best resource for health care tips. Your doctor is familiar with your physical health, and can therefore tailor advice to meet your specific needs. As you get older, it is important that you see your doctor regularly. Even if you feel great, you should get a checkup at least once a year. Ask a lot of questions. Don't be afraid to use your doctor as a resource for many things. You can ask for a recommended exercise plan and tips on how to eat better.