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IMPROVING YOUR HEALTH FOR A NEW YOU

By Karen Medeiros
Staff Writer every stimulating kind of food, and eat
wholesome, simple foods.”
Want to reduce your risk of dying from heart “We see all over the world how appetite
disease, diabetes, colon cancer, and high blood has controlled the reason, and beclouded
pressure? Exercise and eat a plant-based diet. the perceptions of men, and has taken the
Studies have shown that exercise is extremely foundation from the character. Through the
important in improving overall health. indulgence of appetite men have come to
We were created to move. Active people a position where it is impossible for them to
live longer than inactive persons. Exercise discern the light of God.” Last year Dr. Ted
helps your immune system function optimally, Hoehn spoke about the “The Protein Myth”
fighting disease! A plant-based diet reduces during a Healthy Plate Cooking Class. “All the
chronic inflammation in your body. Chronic protein our body needs can be found in a plant-
inflammation contributes to heart disease, based diet,” he said.
cancer, and diabetes, and decreases the One Bowl Meals were suggested as
effective function of the immune system. Inflammation Fighters: consisting of vegetables,
As Seventh-day Adventists we have been fruit, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes.
given a health message from our Creator. The following recipe was demonstrated and
He has provided us with an abundance of samples were served.
wholesome food. We are to, “abstain from

Recipe

SPICY GARBANZO BEAN AND VEGETABLE TOPPING
For a one bowl meal.

2 13-oz cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
(or your bean of choice)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 tsp. ground cumin
½ tsp. chili powder
1 13-oz can crushed tomatoes
1 ½ cups vegetable stock
1 cup cubed butternut squash
surrendering ourselves to God for Him to cleanse us is our choice. 1 cup green beans, cut into pieces
A relationship with God has a profound ripple effect upon every 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
relationship and interaction we have with others. It affects everything we 1 tsp. dried oregano
think and say and do. The Holy Spirit will shine through all areas of our
lives when He lives within us. The joy that fills our hearts, and the peace Sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil for 2 minutes, then add cumin and chili powder and cook for 1
that He gives us is the result of the Holy Spirit at work within us, to will minute. Add the garbanzo beans, crushed tomatoes and stock to the pan, bring to a boil, then add the squash,
and to do of His good pleasure. This is not simply “spring cleaning” but a green beans, tomato paste, and oregano. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer for ½ hour or until the squash
day by day, moment by moment experience. and green beans are tender. Remove the lid, simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to reduce the liquid and thicken
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within the sauce. Serve over your choice of whole grain: brown rice, farro, freeka or quinoa. (Farro and Freeka are both
me.” (Psalm 51:10) wheat products, for the gluten sensitive). Liquid can be adjusted to ensure veggies are cooked. Serves 4 to 6
persons.
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