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1. Right Diet for a Healthy Life
2. Famous Quote – John Robbins, author of Diet for a
New America and The Food Revolution
3. Plant-based Diets Good for Athletes
4. Bible verse – Isaiah 12:4
5. Better School Lunches
6. This Week’s Video: John McDougall, MD on obesity
1. Right Diet for a Healthy Life
Our bodies need healthful food in order to fight disease and this
seems to be the case of Katherine Lawrence, a 27 year-old woman who was
diagnosed with severe endometriosis and uterine cysts. Her doctor
recommended inducing early menopause and a hysterectomy. However, she
decided to follow a low-fat vegan diet and in just five short weeks her
health problems were gone. She is now part of the non-profit group The
Cancer Project and she teaches cooking classes especially designed to
help prevent and battle cancer.
To read the full article please search online for
Low fat vegan diet may have saved woman's life
2. Famous Quote
"The joy is that we can take back our bodies, reclaim our
health, and restore ourselves to balance. We can take power over what
and how we eat. We can rejuvenate and recharge ourselves, bringing
healing to the wounds we carry inside us, and bringing to fuller life
the wonderful person that each of us can be."
~ John Robbins, author of Diet for a New America and The Food
Revolution.
3. Plant-based Diets Good for Athletes
Jake Shields, vegetarian since birth, is a mixed martial arts
champions. He holds the Elite XC Welterweight Champion title and one of
only three Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belts ever earned. Shields is a great
example that a vegetarian diet is good for athletes.
To read the full article please search online for
Lean and Green: Jake Shields
4. Bible Verse
(RSV) Isaiah 12:4
And you will say in that day: "Give thanks to the LORD, call upon his
name; make known his deeds among the nations, proclaim that his name is
exalted.
Let's take a moment each day and give thanks to God for the
magnificent creation we've been entrusted with, where all life glorifies
the Creator.
5. Better School Lunches
According to the School Nutrition Association (SNS), about two thirds
of school nutrition programs now offer a vegetarian school lunch on a
consistent basis. The increase is due to the demand of more healthful
foods and to the increase in the number of children and teens who choose
a plant-base diet.
To read the full article please search online for
Majority of School Nutrition Programs Now Offer
Vegetarian School Lunches
6. This Week’s Video
In this excerpt from the documentary Processed People, John
McDougall, MD, explains one of the most important reasons behind obesity
and its increasing rate. He points to junk food laden with animal
products and sugar as one of the main culprits.
Please visit http://www.vegsource.com/articles2/media_mcdougall4.htm.
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