We are in the middle of our January class in the member’s area: LUCKY 13…ROCK IT !!
Today’s conversation is about reading labels and how to know what’s best for your body. Join the conversation and learn what a plant based diet can do for you. 2013 might be your luckiest year ever !
http://www.marilu.com/becomemember.php
Still think a little red meat now and then can’t hurt you? Chew on this:
“The concentration of pesticides found in meat is as much as ten times that found in grains, fruits, and vegetables. Chemical and pesticide accumulation in the body is a serious matter. The higher the amount a body consumes and stores, the higher the risk of cancer and liver failure. Cancer growths in animals are much more common than people realize. The butcher cuts them out at the slaughterhouse or supermarket before the meat is sold to the consumer.” Marilu Henner, Healthy Holidays
The evidence is overwhelming that healthy lifestyle choices can be your best protection against disease. But it’s becoming more clear that the benefits are occurring in surprising ways. In order to reduce your risk of lung cancer you might do more than avoid smoking. You can now add red meat to the list of factors that might increase your risk for that cancer. Check out this article that details the connection found in a recent study and references other studies which look at the risk between meat consumption and bladder and prostate cancers as well. http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do;jsessionid=8716234A8C16D4576AF364DB325C9B80?pageId=5229&catId=8
We found an interesting article in VegNews about the life expectancy of vegetarians. It doesn’t take much more than an observation of Marilu’s energy to know that the message she’s been preaching for years holds validity for all of us.
Check out this study: http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=5051&catId=8
It backs up what we already know but not everyone has the knowledge. Share it with a friend!
Good news for Vegetarians, Vegans and everyone interested in promoting a healthier way of life. VegNews recently printed this article with some interesting facts about meat consumption. We think you’ll enjoy reading not only the statistics, but the reasons behind them:
Most of us are aware by now that there is a growing public health threat in the form of antibiotic resistance. Any mom who has dealt with an ear infection more than once has probably discussed this with her pediatirican. What many people don’t know is that this threat is linked to antimicrobial use in animal agriculture. What that means, simply put, is that the animals in our food supply are routinely treated with antibiotics to promote growth and inhibit the illness inherent in the crowded, often inhumane, living conditions they endure. In fact…up to 80% of antibiotics used in the U.S. are administered to animals on farms ! You can read the full article from PCRM here: http://pcrm.org/health/health-topics/animal-ag-foodborne-illness-antibiotic-resistance
In the meantime there’s time to check out Marilu.com for some delicious, healthy and safe alternatives to serve this weekend.
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has issued a warning about the dramatic effects of hot dog consumption. We’re not trying to ruin your summer picnics. We’re just putting forth some information that might save your buns. You can still have a great time and enjoy DELICIOUS summer specialties. LIGHTEN UP, our current class in the members area, is all about eating right and having fun ! Check it out: http://www.marilu.com/becomemember.php And you can check out the PCRM article right here: Once you know something you can’t “un-know” it. This is worth knowing !!
Yes it’s blunt but isn’t it healthier to face the truth head on? What you eat affects how you look, how you feel and how long you live ! The Archives of Internal Medicine recently pusblished a report detailing the results of their study on the link between the consumption of red meat and mortality rates. We’re including that report here for those of you who prefer to digest all of the numbers and data. http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/archinternmed.2011.2287 If you’d like the thumbnail sketch now read this article from VegNews: http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=4306&catId=8 This is important information but for those of here at Marilu.com it’s not news. Thanks Marilu for giving us this community where we can support one another in our healthy lifestyle choices !
You may have heard about the recent “Ag-Gag” bills in Iowa and Utah. If you’re not sure what these bills are about, or what they mean to you, please check out this article by Dr. Neal Barnard. Essentially they exist to protect factory farms and slaughterhouses from exposure when they engage in illegal and unsanitary practices. http://www.pcrm.org/media/blog/march2012/ag-gag-bills-seek-to-hide-factory-farm-health Inhumane conditions are not just an animal welfare issue. There are serious consequences to the people who consume the products produced under these conditions. Especially at risk for food borne illness are children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems. Be an informed consumer. If this issue is a concern to you learn what you can do to make your voice heard. |
