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Shared with us by Carolyn Spear!
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Recently, Larry and I listened to a CD which highlighted several great ideas from a variety of successful people. We loved the thoughts on the difference between success and significance!
People look at success as someone who has "made it" - usually financially. And, there are outward signs of that, i.e. a big house, fancy cars, ritzy vacations, etc.
But, a life of significance may or may not have outward signs of financial wealth. Living in significance means we are living with purpose, passion, and direction. It means we are a blessing to others.
I want a life full of significance and know that true success encompasses this. It is a joy to be immersed in significant work - every day a privilege!
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Meat and Cholesterol
Scientific studies provide evidence that animal protein's effect on blood cholesterol may be significant. This is one reason those switching to a low-fat diet do not experience the cholesterol lowering they expect unless they also remove the low-fat animal products as well. Surprising to most people is that even low-fat dairy and skinless white-meat chicken raise cholesterol. Red meat is not the only problem. The consumption of chicken and fish is also linked to colon cancer.
White Meat and Colon Cancer
A large study of 32,000 adults over six years documented that those who avoided red meat but ate white meat regularly had a more than 300 percent increase over those who ate no white meat in colon cancer incidence. The same study showed that eating beans, peas, or lentils at least twice a week was associated with a 50 percent lower risk than never eating these foods.
Lose/Lose
The conclusion was that chicken is almost as dangerous as red meat for the heart. Regarding cholesterol, there is no advantage to eating lean white instead of lean red meat. The best bet for overall health is to significantly limit or eliminate all types of meat - red or white. Moving to a diet which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, beans, and nuts will dramatically improve the chances for avoiding the chronic diseases associated with the modern, western fast-food diet.
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 Greetings!
Christmas is a time for sharing, a time for giving, and a time for caring! I love this time of year. A meaningful Christmas with minimal to no commercialism has become our tradition and we try to spread the "sharing, giving, and caring" part all year long.
We wish for you a joyous season full of all that is right and good in the world. And may our lives be filled with sharing, giving, and caring as we are a community of difference makers!
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Cranberries
 Cranberries are a festive treat. I don't know how I would get along if I couldn't have cranberries with my turkey! But really, cranberries aren't just for holidays and turkey. These berries have been used by Native Americans as medicine for centuries. They are a member of the same family as the blueberry and are packed full of nutrition. They are fresh and in season September and October but they freeze well and can be used all year long because of that. Some of their health benefits are:
- Infection Fighting
They contain proanthocyanidins (PACs), which have been shown to prevent bacteria, including E coli, from adhering to the walls of the bladder and urinary tract.
- Good for the Mouth
They have the ability to inhibit some oral bacteria that cause tooth decay and dental plaque. And their anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties also help prevent gum disease.
- Heart Friendly
These red nutrition all-stars also possess the ability to fight the bacteria which cause stomach ulcers. They inhibit the H pylori bacteria's ability to adhere to the mucous lining of the stomach.
- Cancer Fighters
Due to their high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ability, cranberries are proving to be potent cancer fighters. Specifically, some studies have shown cranberry supplements to reduce the incidence of breast tumors.
- Vitamins & Minerals
Cranberries are rich sources of vitamin C, manganese, fiber and potassium, all of which are great for a healthy mind and body.
And, the list goes on and on! The "sugar" in cranberries is called mannose...this is a very important sugar we need to be eating more of. You'll know it's a good sugar for you because it isn't sweet!
When you buy cranberries or drink cranberry juice, be sure that you aren't getting more refined table sugar than cranberry. You can find cranberries fresh and whole, dried, sweetened without high fructose corn syrup and in juices that aren't sugar laden also. Check out the recipe in today's issue for a yummy cranberry sauce - you can control the sugar amount when you make it yourself which allows you the benefit of the healthy "sugar" naturally found in the berry. |
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Which has the Most Protein -
Steak or Broccoli?
High Protein
Dr. Joel Fuhrman, M.D., author of the book, Eat To Live, compares 100-calorie portions of steak, broccoli, romaine lettuce, and kale. Broccoli wins the challenge with 11 grams of protein, kale has 7 grams, romaine lettuce has 7 grams, and steak loses at 6 grams! Broccoli has nearly twice as much protein as steak per 100-calories. It surprises most folks, but if you remember the biggest animals on the planet (elephants, giraffes, rhinoceroses, hippopotamuses) all eat mainly green vegetation. The cow didn't eat another cow to form the protein in its muscles which we call steak! The cow ate grass. Green vegetation packs an amazing protein punch. Dr. Fuhrman reminds us that all protein on the planet was formed from the effect of sunlight on green plants.
Vitamins and Minerals
Which has the most vitamin E or vitamin C - steak or broccoli? Most people understand that steak has no vitamin C or vitamin E. In fact it is almost totally lacking in folate, vitamin A, beta-carotene, lutein, lycopene, vitamin K, fiber, and a thousand other protective phytochemicals. Steak does have some vitamins and minerals but when compared with broccoli, it pales in comparison. For many nutrients, broccoli has more than ten times the amount that steak has. The only exception is vitamin B12, which is not found in plants. When one considers the phytochemicals, fiber, and essential nutrients, green vegetables (like broccoli, spinach, kale, romaine lettuce, collards, Swiss chard, etc.) are the most nutrient-dense of all foods on the planet.
Animal vs. Plant Protein and Disease States
In a review of 206 human-population studies, raw vegetable consumption showed the strongest protective effect against cancer of any beneficial food. However, fewer than one in a hundred Americans consume enough calories from vegetation to ensure this defense. Studies have shown the body treats plant protein differently than it does animal protein. Plant protein is protective to the body while animal protein has been shown to be detrimental. The China Study showed a strong correlation between cancer and the amount of animal protein regardless of whether the meat was lean or fat, white or red. Animal protein and dairy products have also been implicated in heart disease. The recently released movie, "Forks Over Knives," available on Netflix and Amazon, documents that animal protein plays a more significant role in high cholesterol levels than even saturated fat.
Dr. Fuhrman concludes that coronary artery disease and corresponding heart attacks, which until recently was the number one killer of men and women, is almost 100 percent avoidable through diet modification. Cancer, now the number one killer in the U.S., is a fruit and vegetable-deficiency disease. The science is becoming clearer but the resistance from the markets to maintain the status quo make it difficult to get the message out. The need to take personal responsibility for what we eat to minimize the chronic illnesses of modern, western society has never been greater. Science is revealing the truth for those who have ears to hear. Eat meat sparingly and eat whole foods such as lots of vegetables and fruits in the season they're available. Avoid refined carbohydrates and processed foods. You can age gracefully without disease, disability, and dementia. |
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Christmas Stories
When our children were growing up, we made it a tradition to read Christmas stories around our tree in the evenings. The season can get busy and hectic with multiple school programs, parties, church functions and holiday cheer to bring to loved friends and neighbors, but we still tried to gather before bed each night in December to relax and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas - so many wonderful and heartfelt stories of goodness which remind us of what's most important.
It was heart-warming for us this past week, to walk into our youngest daughter's living room and see under her tree a basket of Christmas Stories. To see her reading to her little boy, sharing the tradition she loved while growing up, was priceless and too meaningful to put into words! And then to see this little boy sit under the tree on his own and open a book to read by himself brought these grandparents a swelling of pride and JOY that only grandparents can relate too! This is Healthy Relationship building at its best! =) |
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I have a selection of recommended books...
which have nothing to do with education in Glycobiology but have everything to do with personal growth which I believe has been a huge part of my "wellness" journey. There is so much we can do in working to improve the quality of our lives. Reading for the wellness of our soul is a part of the whole.
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
by Dr. Seuss
by Random House Books for Young Readers
Hardcover
Release Date: 1957-10-12 
Buy Now
This is an annual favorite! Our dog-eared copy is well worn and beloved. Listening to Larry read it to our children with such great fervor and inflection has brought many happy Christmas Eves. I hope you have a copy and can sit and read it to remember why Christmas comes, even without the ribbons, wrapping and trappings of the season!
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About this Publication
Angie Law, founder and CEO of Angie's Option, Inc., is dedicated to spreading the knowledge of Glycobiology for the hope of all who are seeking help with health challenges or who would like to maintain their good health. To learn more about this important science, please visit www.AngiesOption.com.
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