INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Added and refined sugars may cause an elevation in triglycerides, so one of the fastest ways to lower your triglycerides may be to cut down on your sugar intake. This is because sugars are often unneeded calories that are converted to triglycerides (a form of fat) for storage in the body. Limit your added sugars to less than 5 to 10 percent of your calories. For women, this means that sugars can take 100 to 200 calories per day. For men, this means that sugars can take 150 to 250 calories per day. Avoid simple sugars found in candy, desserts, soda, and juice. White rice and baked goods made with refined white flour or semolina can cause elevated triglycerides in some individuals. If your doctor suspects that this might be an issue for you, reducing your carbohydrates can have a quick impact on your triglycerides. Instead of eating foods made with refined white flour, choose breads and pastas that are made from whole grains. Diminish your overall intake of carbohydrates, and consume more protein in your diet instead. Proteins have a lower "glycemic index" than carbohydrates, meaning that they are absorbed more slowly into the bloodstream. This, in turn, is helpful to lower blood sugars as well as to lower blood "lipid" levels (including triglycerides). Healthy fats are also a great dietary addition as these help to stabilize blood sugar and can in turn help to lower triglycerides. Alcohol can increase triglycerides, especially in those who are more sensitive to it. It is strongly recommended that you eliminate alcohol from your diet while you are trying to lower your triglycerides. After your triglycerides have returned to an acceptable level, you may gradually re-introduce alcohol back into your diet. However, avoid drinking too much or too often, since having too much may cause your levels to jump back up again. Men should have no more than two drinks per day and women should have no more than one drink per day. A drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of liquor. Omega-3 fatty acids are considered to be "good" fats, and the regular consumption of omega-3s can help your body develop lower levels of triglycerides. Eat roughly two servings of fatty fish per week. If you do so consistently, you may see a change in your triglyceride levels. Fatty fish rich in omega-3s include salmon, mackerel, sardines, tuna, and trout. Other sources of omega-3s include ground flax seed, flaxseed oil, soy, legumes, walnuts, and dark, leafy green vegetables. Mix these additional sources into your diet on a daily basis. A good-quality omega 3 supplement can be extremely beneficial as these help with overall omega-3/omega-6 ratio. Particularly if you select the protein in your diet from plant-based sources (rather than from red meat), you may find that your cholesterol and triglyceride levels can be lowered significantly. Dried beans, peas, and soy are all plant-based products that are rich in protein. You can also consume chicken as a replacement for red meat, as this is a better alternative to moderate your triglyceride levels. Fiber helps regulate the way that food is absorbed and passed through your body, and high-fiber foods can significantly lower both your triglycerides and cholesterol. Fiber combines with water in your intestine to form a gel-like matrix to which fats attach; this diminishes the percentage of fats (including triglycerides) that are absorbed into your body. An added bonus is that fiber maintains the health of your digestive tract in other ways too. To get more fiber in your diet, increase the amount of whole grains you eat. You should also eat more beans, fruits, and vegetables. Fiber also makes you feel full, which can prevent you from overeating. Drink more water when you increase your fiber. Otherwise, you may experience moderate to severe intestinal upset. Saturated fats and trans fats can be especially harmful, and cutting as many as possible from your diet can greatly affect your triglycerides in a positive way. Packaged foods and fast foods are big culprits responsible for these "bad" fats. Animal products and anything made with hydrogenated vegetable oil may also be a problem, as well as shortening, lard, or margarine. Opt for mono- and poly-unsaturated fats, instead. Your body needs to take some fat in, but these sources are considered healthier and will not impact triglycerides as much. They include olive oil, canola oil, rice bran, walnut oil, and flaxseed oil. Fructose is the sugar that is found naturally in most fruits, and is also present in honey and some forms of table sugar. Limiting fructose levels by having no more than three servings of fruit per day can help you lower your triglycerides faster. Fruits lower in fructose include apricots, citrus fruits, cantaloupe, strawberries, avocados, and tomatoes; if you are going to consume fruit, these are the preferable ones to choose. Fruits higher in fructose include mangoes, bananas, plantains, grapes, pears, apples, watermelon, pineapples, and blackberries; these are fruits to avoid, or at least limit in your diet.

SUMMARY: Cut sweets from your diet. Reduce your refined carbohydrates. Eliminate alcohol. Eat more omega-3 fatty acids. Consume plant-based foods. Get plenty of fiber. Monitor your fat intake. Limit fructose.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You will need fabric gloves, scissors, glue, various colors of felt, and anything you want to decorate the puppets with! Fabric gloves can be found at many gardening stores. It is better to pick up a larger size to give you more room to decorate the puppets. The felt will be used to help decorate the puppet. Buy fairly large squares of felt to ensure you have plenty in case of a mistake. The decorations can be anything from googly eyes to sparkles. You might also want to pick up pipe cleaners to help make the puppet come alive.
Summary: Assemble the materials.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Head to your local hardware store for two 6-ft two-by-fours, two 17-by-17-inch squares of plywood, two 14-by-14-inch squares of carpet (or fake grass) and two 3.5-inch pieces of PVC pipe, each with a 4-inch diameter. Cut each two-by-four to 17 inches in length. Create a 17-by-17-inch square by cutting the ends of each of these four two-by-fours at 45-degree angles with a miter saw or box saw. Ensure that they can fit together to form perfect 90-degree angles in order to give the corners of the box a more finished look. Alternatively, cut two pieces of two-by-four to 14 inches (35.6cm) and another two to 17 inches (43.2cm). Place the shorter pieces between the longer ones; this will still give you a 17-by-17-inch square without the hassle of making angled cuts. You may use plywood, OSB, or any type of wood that suits your budget and playing needs. Be sure to lay the two-by-fours down on their narrow sides, not on the fat sides. Cut PVC pipe into two sections of about 3 ". You can also use other type of pipe but PVC is best for durability and budget. Flip the carpet face-down and, using a straight edge, trace two diagonal lines connecting the opposite corners. This will mark the center of the square. Center it according to the X you drew in the previous step and, using a marker, trace both the inside and the outside of the pipe onto the fabric. Using the utility knife, first cut the smaller circle out of the carpet. Try to keep the shape intact and set it aside, as you will need it later. Then, cut the remaining larger circle out of the carpet. Since you will not need this piece later, don't worry about keeping it intact.

SUMMARY:
Gather your materials. Cut four pieces of two-by-four to create a square. Create the targets using PVC pipe. Draw an X on the backside of your square of carpet. Trace the PVC pipe onto the center of the backside of the carpet. Cut the traced areas out of the carpet.