Fat Kids’ Arteries Similar to 45-Year-Olds

admin — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:03:28 +0000

A new study found that obese children as young as 10 have the clogged arteries and other heart problems of 45-year-olds. Dr. Michael Scloss, a heart disease prevention specialist at New York University (my alma mater) said about the study, “If you’ve seen what’s on the menu for most school lunches, these findings are no surprise.” He’s right. The pepperoni pizza, chicken nuggets, and hamburgers served in millions of schools, and provided by our very own government-sponsored National School Lunch Program, is an early death sentence for our kids. Not to mention all the fast food kids eat outside of school. The sad fact is that fat children tend to become fat adults at high risk for heart attack and stroke. This is the first generation of young people that may have a shorter life expectancy than their parents. And yet we already know how to fix this. Serve great-tasting and nutritious vegan foods at our schools that have been taste-tested by kids. Read more about the study at: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jxSpsqPLqCFK4LRSYQGuNnx0aqBQD94D3O000

Are You Ready To Be Well?

admin — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:06:24 +0000

This question is from the opening sentence of one of my favorite books, The Salt Eaters, by Toni Cade Bambara. I thought it was the perfect way to start off my blog, which is all about getting healthy, eating great vegan food, and feeling good. I’ll be sharing news and views about everything vegan, from plate to planet. And I’ll share my journey as I write my first book, By Any Greens Necessary: A Revolutionary Guide for Black Women Who Want to Get Healthy, Lose Weight, Eat Great, and Look Phat. I’ll also be showing you what I eat and providing lots of great recipes. So, welcome. And get ready to be well!

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Fat Kids’ Arteries Similar to 45-Year-Olds

Are You Ready To Be Well?