Food, Nutrition & Wellness

Limit Cancer Development with Your Diet, by Leroy Templeton, Guest Contributor

2011-11-19T12:49:00.000-08:00

Limit Cancer Development with Your Diet

By: Leroy Templeton

We have all heard of a number of diets. Take your pick, carb-free, low-cal, Atkins, vegan; we’ve all know of them and some have even worked to varying degree. While these various diets have their benefits; I maintain, that another diet, one that gets much less press, may be the most important one to take on. This is the Cancer-free diet.

I’m sure many of you are wondering how much your diet even impacts your chances for getting cancer. While not as publicized as some vices such as smoking, what you eat plays a large role in the likelihood of you getting cancer. One study estimates that 30% of cancer cases are due to poor or uninformed dietary decisions. However, it’s not all gloom and doom. While many overly processed foods can promote cancer development, there are a number of foods that not only do not promote cancer, but actually help fight and inhibit its growth. With such a big swing between helping and hurting, diet is one of the most important elements in cancer prevention.

Those foods that you should avoid are those of the unnatural variety. According to a number of studies, diets high in things such as pesticides and food additives are known health risks. Though they can help preserve foods and intensify flavors, there can be health issues with processing such unnatural ingredients in the body. Many of these also contain carcinogens which are very harmful and promote the development of cancerous cells. It is important to make sure that the foods in your diet are natural.

Another way to make sure your diet is healthy and cancer free is to cut out red meat. Red meat is, by nature, very high in animal fat. This is an issue because animal fat naturally contains a high number of carcinogens. This contributed to a number of studies which show that red meat is explicitly linked to colon cancer development and even complicated forms of cancer such as pleural mesothelioma. As it takes longer to breakdown and process, red meat may end up leaving harmful bacteria in the body longer than other forms of food, which can cause an increase in cancer rates. It is beneficial to limit red meat consumption and replace it with lean white meats and nuts.

As mentioned above, there are those foods which help to fight cancer. By detoxifying the body antioxidants and flavonoids help fight cancer. Citrus fruits such as oranges along with many bitter foods such as coffee and dark chocolate contain these antioxidants and flavonoids along with vitamins. The safest bet is to have a high intake of fresh fruits and vegetables to help keep the body in its best shape.

When you are able to eat healthier, the benefits are countless. You will not only look and feel better, but now we know you will even live longer. Eating healthy is the way to go. It’s a no brainer!

Thanks to our guest blogger, Leroy Templeton, for his contribution. If you have any questions or comments, we are happy to send them to Leroy.

South End Women’s Wellness Walk, Seattle

2011-06-10T16:49:00.000-07:00

Risk factors of death and disability due to heart disease and stroke are four times greater for African American and Latino women. Being overweight increases the risk factor for heart disease and many other conditions (stroke, gallbladder disease, arthritis and some cancers). Reducing your weight and adopting a healthy lower calorie eating plan lowers this risk.

Health care professionals recommend moderate intensity exercise for as little as 30 minutes a day. A brisk walk every day is suggested. If necessary, this walk can be divided into three 10 minute sessions initially. Set a goal of reducing weight gradually-about one-half to two pounds per week.

As a result of walking and eating a healthier diet, one of our walkers no longer requires insulin daily.

Join us in South Seattle for the daily South End Women’s Wellness Walk. Walk with other South Seattle women of color as many times per week as you can. Call Patt at 206-424-4573 or patt@pearllegacy.org for information. FREE.

Foods that Make Your Pocket and the World Green/Supporting Health, Building Communities (Classes)

2010-11-17T20:38:00.000-08:00

Nibret Aga, international chef, creates amazing, healthy and tasty vegetarian dishes, including garlic-ginger lentils, raw vegetable salad with peanut dressing and a spicy tomato-flax sauce that brings all the flavors together. Nibret shows participants how to use northern African foods to diminish or resolve a variety of physical symptoms.

Location: Southwest Community Center
Address: 2801 SW Thistle Street, Seattle, 98126
Date/Time: Wednesdays / 2:30PM - 3:30PM
Information: Call Nibret Aga @ 206-218-2833
Email: lovecarepacifica@yahoo.com

"When we seek connections, we restore the world to wholeness.
Our seemingly separate lives become meaningful.
As we discover how truly necessary
We are to each other"

FREE COMMUNITY WALK LIVE EVENT!

2010-11-03T19:34:00.000-07:00

Music, raffles, drawings, prizes! Walk Live Community Wellness/Shopping Event - New Location Kick/Off

Sunday, November 7, 2010 / 3:30pm - 5:30pm

STUDIO 138 / 120 - 138th St. E. [& Pacific]

Parkland/Spanaway - Zumba, Pilates, Yoga

FREE Health Information, Wellness, Fitness, Financial Well Being, Christmas Gift Giving, Pampering and More! Vendors, Music, Fun, Relaxing. And, Christmas shopping (for those who choose to participate). Raffles/Drawings.

Travel time from Seattle is (only) 35-40 minutes. Please share this info. with your spouse, family & friends - a great family outing! Wear fitness/comfortable shoes and clothing. Paula will have several 15 minute Walk Live Fitness Walking Demos! Events are indoors (no weather concerns). Paula's Walk Live Fitness Walking Demo has been described as "phenomenal", "exhilarating", "fun".
walkliveforlife@comcast.net / www.walkliveforlife.com Paula @ 253-571-8016

"The Dirty Dozen"

2010-10-22T19:17:00.000-07:00

If you feel you cannot afford to purchase only organic food, focus on buying the fruits/vegetables that
tend to have the most pesticide residue.

1. Peaches                 2. Apples                      3. Bell Pepper                   4. Celery
5. Nectaries                 6. Strawberries              7. Cherries                        8. Kale
9. Lettuce                  10. Grapes                    11. Carrots                       12. Pears

See http://www.foodnews.org/

2nd Annual Gardening-Based Food, Nutrition & Wellness Fair Photos

2010-10-18T23:45:00.000-07:00

ZUMBA - MARIA ROY

WORKOUT - WILLIE AUSTIN

WALK LIVE - PAULA BATTLE

2010-09-18T22:20:00.000-07:00

2ND ANNUAL GARDENING-BASED FOOD, NUTRITION
& WELLNESS FAIR

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2010, IS FAMILY FITNESS DAY

Date: Saturday, September 25, 2010

Time: 12:00Noon – 6:00PM

Location: Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Fellowship Hall, 2116 East Union Street, Seattle, WA 98122

Contact: 206-424-4573 / 206-372-6593 / pearllegacy@yahoo.com
http://www.foodnutritionwellness.blogspot.com/

COST: FREE

Dr. Herb Joiner-Bey, noted author & educator in therapeutic nutrition, western botanical medicine and homeopathy will present a workshop regarding prevention of chronic disease (heart attack, stroke, diabetes, etc.) and good nutrition on a budget. Dr. Joiner-Bey is a graduate of John Hopkins University and Bastyr University in Seattle.

Additional workshops: Maintaining a healthy body weight, weight loss, calorie & portion control. Healthy foods cooking demonstration by Nibret Aga. Zumba, Bag the Best Race and effective walking demonstration. Take healthy recipes home to make great tasting meals. Pot your own vegetables & take them home.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Preregistration is not required. FREE.

Attend to obtain information that will improve your health and empower you to live a healthier lifestyle. Food, fun, education and activities for the whole family.

Produced by MKJ Productions & PEARL Legacy. This project is funded in part by a Neighborhood Matching Fund award of the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods.

Organic Food & It's History

2010-09-18T12:03:00.000-07:00

Petroleum-based fertilizers and peticides were developed after World War II (1939 - 1945).

Organic standards were developed by the USDA in 2002. Organic certification assures quality, prevents fraud and promotes commerce.

Organic farming works in harmony with nature and avoids the use of toxic chemicals. Organic farming includes composting and other natural techniques to produce fruit, vegetables and animals for the marketplace. Organic farming protects citizens and the environment by disallowing toxic chemicals from entering our food, farm workers, waterways, the soil and the air.

Production of organic food does not use the following: synthetic pesticies, genetic modification, growth hormones or antibiotics. Additional information: http://www.ams.usda.gov/

2010-09-02T17:35:00.001-07:00

2ND ANNUAL GARDENING-BASED FOOD, NUTRITION
& WELLNESS FAIR

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2010, IS FAMILY FITNESS DAY

Date: Saturday, September 25, 2010

Time: 12:00Noon – 6:00PM

Location: Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Fellowship Hall, 2116 East Union Street, Seattle, WA 98122

Contact: 206-424-4573 / 206-372-6593 / pearllegacy@yahoo.com
http://www.foodnutritionwellness.blogspot.com/

COST: FREE

Dr. Herb Joiner-Bey, noted author & educator in therapeutic nutrition, western botanical medicine and homeopathy will present a workshop regarding prevention of chronic disease (heart attack, stroke, diabetes, etc.) and good nutrition on a budget. Dr. Joiner-Bey is a graduate of John Hopkins University and Bastyr University in Seattle.

Additional workshops: Maintaining a healthy body weight, weight loss, calorie & portion control. Healthy foods cooking demonstration by Nibret Aga. Zumba, Bag the Best Race and effective walking demonstration. Take healthy recipes home to make great tasting meals. Pot your own vegetables & take them home.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Preregistration is not required. FREE.

Attend to obtain information that will improve your health and empower you to live a healthier lifestyle. Food, fun, education and activities for the whole family.

Produced by MKJ Productions & PEARL Legacy. This project is funded in part by a Neighborhood Matching Fund award of the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods.