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Your Market Produce
Buying Club
December 2010 Newsletter
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Happy New Year,
This time of year is generally a time of reflection and goal setting.
Have you reflected on what our unity has produced? A Food Buying Club. People from all walks of life are coming together to provide for ourselves a basic need. That is a major accomplishment. I hope we continue to work together and bring more people into this endeavor.
As for goal setting, 2011 is the year of the farm. A farm is land or water devoted to the raising of animals, fish, plants, etc. Hence, there are no spatial limitations (minimums or maximums). If you can devote at least 1 container... do that. We have to begin to practice doing for self, no matter the scale. Image this, all of us that are already united around the need and desire to feed ourselves wholesome food, if everyone had something to bring to a produce bag event. Not necessarily to put into the bags (there are a lot of us, :)) but to have a table where we can share. This would enhance the club. And maybe one day all of our urban farms combined could provide the contents of the bag. Image if the tomatoes (squash, green beans, etc) came from the farms of our members. We can do it, united of course. I encourage you to devote yourself to the planting, maintaining, and harvesting of at least one edible plant this year.
We are on the right track with the Buying Club. Now lets do it bigger and better in 2011.
May God bless us to have a Great year,
Erika Muhammad
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The Health Benefits of Cauliflower
By Kristie Leong M.D.
Colorful fruits and vegetables are an excellent source of DNA protective antioxidants; but there's another vegetable that's white in color that has similar disease fighting power - the versatile cauliflower. Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable in the same family as another veggie with powerful health benefits - broccoli. Cauliflower lacks the chlorophyll that gives broccoli its green color because its large leaves shield it from the direct rays of the sun. Cauliflower is believed to be the descendent of the wild cabbage plant that originated in Asia. What are the health benefits of cauliflower and why is it such an important addition to the dinner table?
Health Benefits of Cauliflower - It fights cancer 
Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable, it has many of the same cancer fighting properties of broccoli, kale, and cabbage; vegetables that have become poster children for cancer prevention. The isothiocyanates formed when cauliflower is chewed activates liver enzymes that detoxify cancer causing chemicals. The isothiocyanates along with another chemical known as sulphoraphane stop proliferation of cancer cells in the laboratory. A diet high in cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower is thought to lower the risk of various types of cancer including those of the lung, colon, prostate, and pancreas. Cauliflower is a also good source of indoles, chemicals which subtly alter estrogen metabolism so that weaker estrogens are produced that are less likely to cause breast and prostate cancer.
Health Benefits of Cauliflower - It's high in Vitamin C
Cauliflower is a surprisingly good source of vitamin C, an important antioxidant vitamin, one that helps to maintain a strong immune system, promote wound healing, and prevent skin aging. A single serving of cauliflower provides over half of the recommended daily requirement of vitamin C.
Health Benefits of Cauliflower - Other vitamins and minerals
Vitamin C isn't the only vitamin found in cauliflower. It's also a good source of the B vitamins and folate. It also has respectable quantities of potassium and magnesium, minerals which help maintain normal blood pressure.
Health Benefits of Cauliflower - It's a guilt-free food
At only twenty calories in a 3.5 ounce serving and no fat, cauliflower can be enjoyed in abundance without tipping the scales. Because of its low carbohydrate content, it's a good substitute for potatoes for those on a low carb diet. Steamed cauliflower can be prepared in the same way as mashed potatoes at a considerable savings in carbs and calories. Cauliflower is also a good source of heart-healthy soluble fiber. Cauliflower is as versatile as it is healthful and is a great addition to any meal. It's a veggie you definitely want to add to the grocery cart.
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Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 2-3 cloves of garlic, peeled and coarsely minced
- Lemon juice from half a lemon
- Olive oil
- Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Parmesan cheese
Method
1 Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut cauliflower into florets and put in a single layer in an oven-proof baking dish. Toss in the garlic. Sprinkle lemon juice over cauliflower and drizzle each piece with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. If the oven hasn't reached 400°F yet, set aside until it has.
2 Place casserole in the hot oven, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is lightly brown. Test with a fork for desired doneness. Fork tines should be able to easily pierce the cauliflower. Remove from oven and sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Serves 4.
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Upcoming Events:
Jan. 8 & 22
Feb. 5 & 19
Pick up location 5296 Foothill Blvd @ Fairfax Oakland, Ca 94601 We accept cash & checks. (checks must be received by Monday of event week) Pay Online
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Membership Incentives
FREE
Any member
that signs-up
3 or more members in 1 month
will receive
a free produce bag
for that event.
Simply submit the signed membership agreements with payments.
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What is Your Produce Market Buying Club?
We are a group of people who see the need for and are committed to establishing economic and agricultural unity in the black community.
Our inspiration is the teachings of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, which teach us to "pool our resources and do for self."
Our Mission, "Empowering people to feed themselves."
Our primary goal is to establish a member-owned cooperative corporation supermarket in our community.
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Contact Us
Newsletter:
Yourfoodbuyingclub@gmail.com
Membership Administration: Majeedah Muhammad buyingclubmembers@gmail.com 510-712-0094
Informational Presentations: Carlton Muhammad carltonm@sonic.net 510.827.5203
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Blue Print
For Our Success- Recognize the necessity for unity and group operation (activities).
- Pool your resources, physically as well as financially.
- Stop wanton criticisms of everything that is black-owned and black-operated.
- Keep in mind--jealousy destroys from within.
- Observe the operations of the white man. He is successful. He makes no excuses for his failures. He works hard in a collective manner. You do the same.
Taken from
Message to the Black Man p. 174
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away before they are sold. This helps you to see the head but removes what would be a clue to a limp, older cauliflower that is definitely best avoided.
