Chicago Goes Veg!

admin — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:00:33 +0000

Chicago’s health commissioner, Dr. Terry Mason, has asked the windy city to skip the meat for the month of January. And he’s targetting black Chicagoans in particular because they have the city’s highest rates of obesity, diabetes, hypertension…ya’ll know the drill. It’s the same for black folks across the country. What’s exciting and downright revolutionary is that the city’s top doc is promoting veg foods as a way out. Dr. Mason says he’s going vegetarian for good (love it!), and he’s trying to get the city to join him–at least for the month of January. He’s hosting city-wide meetings at veg restaurants, taking people to farmers markets, and holding exercise classes. And it’s catching on. The program is in its fourth year and going strong. But Chicago isn’t the only city to take up the challenge. Philadelphia health czar and vegetarian Gwen Foster has created hugely popular veg diet initiatives for the city once dubbed the fattest in the nation. Foster’s “76 Tons of Fun” program, in partnership with the Philadelphia 76ers, boasted more than 26,000 participants and surpassed its goal to have Philly residents lose 76 tons of weight in 76 days. Who says folks won’t eat healthy?! They just need commitment and support from all levels of government. Congrats to the top health gurus in Chicago and Philly for leading the way. Now, if we could just get DC to catch on…

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Chicago Goes Veg!