Published November 15, 2019, 1:24 AM

By Analou De Vera

Health advocates on Thursday encouraged the public, especially the young people, to engage more on physical activities as it is one of the keys to prevent diabetes.

During a press conference for the observance of World Diabetes Day 2019 in Quezon City, the advocates underscored that children nowadays are more glued to gadgets instead of participating in physical activities.

Now with the use of gadgets, we can see children, upon entering in a restaurant or wherever, they look at their gadgets, there are no physical activities. During our timegames like tumbang preso, takbuhan,these are now being forgotten. We must advocate for their return, said Diabetes Philippines President Dr. Grace Delos Santos.

Delos Santos said that a balanced diet and an active lifestyle are two important aspects for ones health, especially for children whose family has a history of diabetes.

Starting a good lifestyle among children is really important because as we know diabetes is a heritable disease, she said.

Meanwhile, good parenting also plays a big role in the prevention of diabetes, said Dr. Theresa Faller, president of American Association of Clinical EndocrinologistsPhilippine Chapter.

Nowadays people are so busy We want to discipline our children by making them quiet so you provide them with these gadgets and not actually encouraging them to go out, said Faller.

We have to encourage our children to engage in sports. Its not only just playing patintero and all that. Sports environment should be a very important advocacy for our children, she added.

Doing exercise for at least 30 minutes will help in maintaining a good and healthy body, said Dr. Jeremy Robles, president of Philippine Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism.

The recommendation of the American Diabetes Association was that we spent 30 minutes of exercise every other day. Look at it in a bigger picture. All of us have a potential to go into this problem because of our lifestyle so we have to change our lifestyle, said Robles.

Diabetes does not choose if you are rich or poor; if you are young and old, he added.

Meanwhile, General Manager of Novo Nordisk Philippines Serdar Kizilcik has emphasized the importance of early screening.

It is likely that diabetes affects you or someone close to you. Being aware of this is part of the shared responsibility between doctors and patients to screen for diabetes and work towards early control of the disease to avoid complications such as blindness and renal failure, he said.

Importance of urban planning

Danish Ambassador to the Philippines Grete Sillasen, meanwhile, said that programs for urban development should involve how to get their citizens active.

If you give people the infrastructure for having a better life, they will actively use it. If you put up a park, people will come and exercise, said Sillasen.

What we have done in Copenhagen, which is a great success, is we have bike lanes everywhere and we have secured pavements everywhere. Today, 62 percent of the people in Copenhagen go to their work or study place by bike, the ambassador noted.

Sillasen said that exercise is even much better if its part of ones daily routine.

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After a super-fast DNA test developed by scientists at Imperial College, Helen Rumbelow trialled their new gadget it lets people choose food to suit their genes

The Times,November 12 2019, 12:01am

Will it be my grandmothers cancer, or the family weakness for Alzheimers that will get me in the end? Our genes contain instructions for our death as well as our life, but they have always played dumb. Until now.

Now I can wear a wristband with my genetic vulnerability for fatal diseases coded into it. Which is by turns futuristic and kind of terrifying. For me, its like shaking hands with my heart attack scheduled for 2050: Nice to get to know you at last!

Weird, but I soon get used to it when I take the wristband shopping. Its the opposite experience to taking a toddler, endlessly pestering for sweeties, to the supermarket. When I aim the tiny scanner of the DNA Nudge wristband

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Diet plays an essential role in lowering blood pressure and a growing body of evidence recommends certain foods for their blood pressure-lowering properties.

One study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, makes a strong case for supplementing a diet low in saturated fats with walnuts to help lower blood pressure.

In a randomised, controlled trial, researchers examined the effects of replacing some of the saturated fats in participants' diets with walnuts.

Saturated fat is the kind of fat found in butter, lard, ghee, fatty meats and cheese. Eating a diet high in saturated fat is associated with raised levels of non-HDL (bad) cholesterol, a waxy substance found in your blood that is tied to cardiovascular complications, explains the British Heart Foundation.

They found that when participants ate whole walnuts daily in combination with lower overall amounts of saturated fat, they had lower central blood pressure.

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The advice for weight control used to be simple: eat less and exercise more. But emerging research suggests that not all calories are created equal. That bowl of frosted cereal for breakfast has a completely different impact on your body than an equivalent serving of oatmeal with fresh berries. Here are some of the foods that seem to contribute most to widespread obesity, and those with the most promise to help us slim down.

THE OFFENDERS

The sugar trap

Naturally occurring sugars in fruit, vegetables and dairy products give us necessary energy. But the added sweet stuff in our diets not only racks up empty calories, it numbs our cells to insulin, making the heart work harder to pump it out and bring blood sugar down to a normal range. Sugar that is not consumed by the body is also more likely than other calories to be stored as fat. Worse, perhaps, is that sugar releases feel-good opioids and dopamine in the brain and that high is habit-forming. According to researchers at the University of Tennessee, the increase in adults living with obesity is linked to the long-lasting effects of the high-sugar diets among children in the 1970s and 1980s.

Convenient caloriesThat a frozen pizza contributes more to obesity than a salad is no big surprise. But according to a recent report in Cell Metabolism, the first randomized, controlled trial of its kind, the problem is not simply bottom-line caloric intake or levels of macronutrients such as fats.

Over a period of one month, 20 healthy adult volunteers were admitted to the National Health Institutes Clinical Center in Maryland. For two weeks, they were given ultra-processed meals, bagels with cream cheese and turkey bacon, for example, or frozen dinners. For the other two weeks, they were fed unprocessed foods such as oatmeal with fruit and diners such as roast chicken with rice and peas. Both diets contained the same number of calories and the same amount of fat, fibre and carbohydrates. The key difference between the two menus: ingredients predominantly found in industrial food manufacturing, such as hydrogenated oils, high-fructose corn syrup, flavoring agents, and emulsifiers.

The results were stark: Those on the ultra-processed diets ate faster, and about 500 calories more per day, than those on unprocessed diets. In fact, those on the unprocessed diets lost weight. Why processed foods led to these differences remains to be studied, but the scientists conclusion heavily processed foods cause overeating and weight gain in and of themselves.

Those on the ultra-processed diets ate faster, and about 500 calories more per day, than those on unprocessed diets

Potato chip pile-onClearly, chips arent a health food. Theyre loaded with salt and fried in oil, and people mindlessly crunch through large portions. How bad are they? Harvard University scientists say they are thebiggest culprit behind the pound-a-year weight creep.

By analyzing data collected over 20 years from more than 120,000 men and women in the U.S. who were not obese and were free of chronic diseases, researchers identified a number of specific foods linked to weight gain. Potato chips were the biggest offender: a daily one-ounce serving about 15 chips and 160 calories led to a 1.69-pound increase over four years.

As for healthier veggie sticks and straws? Theyre like a wolf in sheeps clothing, says Anna Taylor, a registered dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic. (They) lack fibre and protein, and are practically devoid of nutrients.

Grab-and-go smoothiesUnless you make them yourself, smoothies often come with hidden sugar and calories mainly from juice. But the fact that these drinks can pack as much sugar as a few bags of candy is only part of the reason they contribute to obesity. Nutrition and behaviour scientists at theUniversity of Bristol have found thatfruit smoothies and other energy-containing drinks are also less satiating than whole foods. We can gulp down anywhere from 300 to 700 calories of a spinach-and-berry-filled drink that wont keep us feeling as full as a whole-food option such as fruit slices with nut butter.

Refined grainsMany people think of carbs as the enemy when it comes to weight loss. But its important to focus on the right target: white rice, white bread, white pasta and all-purpose flour all of which lack the fibre and key nutrients of their whole-grain counterparts and carry a high glycemic index. The glycemic index is a scale that ranks carb-loaded foods by how much they raise blood sugar. Spanish nutrition researchers reviewed abody of research on diet and obesityand found that people who regularly consume refined grains, as well as other foods with a high glycemic index, have more difficulty managing their weight.

THE HEROES

Nuts to that

Not all fats are a four-letter word. Anew study published in the online journalBMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Healthfound that eating a handful of nuts on a regular basis may help prevent excessive weight gain and lower the risk of obesity. Thats because most of the fat in nuts are good for us: monounsaturated fat, as well as omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fat, are essential to protect our organs, help us absorb nutrients and produce important hormones.

Researchers also say that the fat, protein and fibre combination in nuts takes longer to digest than foods with just carbohydrates and protein, keeping us feeling full longer. They found that a consistent intake of at least a half-ounce of nuts a day was associated with a 23 per cent lower risk of putting on 10 or more pounds over a four-year period. An added bonus, when nuts became a regular part of participants diets, their unhealthy food consumption decreased.

Beans and lentils

The biggest obstacle to lasting weight loss is also the most obvious: hunger. Eating protein at every meal can help, says Alexandra Johnstone, a specialist in obesity and metabolic health at the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health at the University of Aberdeen. Plant-based proteins, such as beans and lentils, can also have a positive impact on the trillions of bacteria and microorganisms that live in our digestive tract, according to astudy presented this October at the United European Gastroenterology Week in Barcelona. A healthy gut is foundational, responsible for better food absorption and overall system regulation.

Fermenting is your friend

Naturally fermented foods are also getting a lot of attention from health experts because of their role in strengthening our gut microbiome. Researchers have linked the loss of healthy bacteria and microorganisms to all sorts of health conditions, including obesity. Foods like kombucha tea, kefir, kimchi and sauerkraut are preserved using a traditional process that boosts food shelf life and nutritional value, and provide a dose of healthy probiotics, the microorganisms essential to healthy digestion.

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Dementia is a syndrome (a group of related symptoms) associated with an ongoing decline of brain functioning and tends to develop as people get older, although is not a natural part of ageing. Early warning signs of the condition include memory loss and an impaired judgement, but as the symptoms progress, symptoms can become more pronounced, and people tend to feel isolated from those around them. Although getting older is the biggest risk factor for dementia, evidence shows that lifestyle decisions can influence a persons risk of developing the condition too.

According to the Alzheimers Society, doing regular physical activity is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of dementia, and numerous studies have backed up this claim.

A new study published in The Lancet Public Health builds on the existing literature by exploring how fitness levels over time influence dementia risk.

"It is important to say that it is never too late to begin exercising. The average participant in our study was around 60 years old at baseline, and improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness was strongly linked to lower dementia risk. Those who had poor fitness in the 1980s but improved it within the next decade could expect to live two years longer without dementia," says lead author Atefe Tari of the Cardiac Exercise Research Group (CERG) at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

To arrive at this verdict, Tari and her research colleagues measured the fitness level of participants twice ten years apart. This approach enabled the researchers to evaluate how changes in fitness over time are related to dementia risk.

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Commenting on their findings, Tari said: "If you increase your cardiorespiratory fitness from poor to good you almost halve the risk of getting dementia. You also reduce the risk of dying from or with dementia.

Tari added: In our study, each increase of 1MET was associated with a 16 percent lower risk of getting dementia and a 10 percent lower risk of dementia-related death. This is an improvement that is very achievable for most people.

The metabolic equivalent (MET) is a unit that estimates the amount of energy used by the body during physical activity, as compared to resting metabolism.

The latest study adds to the existing body of research linking fitness levels to a reduced risk of dementia, and previous studies have also shed a light on the best exercise to reduce the risk of delay brain decline.

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According to a report conducted by the Mayo Clinic, any exercise that gets the heart pumping may reduce the risk of dementia and slow the condition's progression once it starts.

Researchers examined the role of aerobic exercise in preserving cognitive abilities and concluded that it should not be overlooked as an important therapy against dementia.

The researchers broadly defined exercise as enough aerobic physical activity to raise the heart rate and increase the body's need for oxygen.

For many people, walking is a great choice for aerobic exercise but other examples include swimming, bicycling and jogging.

"We culled through all the scientific literature we could find on the subject of exercise and cognition, including animal studies and observational studies, reviewing over 1,600 papers, with 130 bearing directly on this issue. We attempted to put together a balanced view of the subject," said J. Eric Ahlskog, M.D., Ph.D., a neurologist at Mayo Clinic.

He added: "We concluded that you can make a very compelling argument for exercise as a disease-modifying strategy to prevent dementia and mild cognitive impairment, and for favourably modifying these processes once they have developed."

The researchers note that brain imaging studies have consistently revealed objective evidence of favourable effects of exercise on human brain integrity.

Also, they note, animal research has shown that exercise generates trophic factors that improve brain functioning, plus exercise facilitates brain connections.

To reap the optimal health benefits, the NHS recommends doing at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity a week or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity if you are already active, or a combination of both.

According to Alzheimers Society, a healthy, balanced diet may also reduce your risk of dementia, as well as other conditions including cancer, type 2 diabetes, obesity, stroke and heart disease.

According to the health body, a healthy, balanced diet should consist of:

It also important to avoid or cut down on certain items to reduce the risk of dementia, such as alcohol consumption, warns the charity.

At most, you should aim to drink no more than 14 units each week. If you regularly drink much more than this, youre at risk of alcohol-related brain damage, it said.

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Enrique Villasenor is at the head of the Pasadena City College classroom, extolling the many unsung virtues of the prickly pear cactus.

Its often referred to as poor peoples food, Villasenor explains, but did you know that it contains all the essential amino acids and some nonessential amino acids as well?

Villasenor is the de facto ambassador of the humble prickly pear cactus, a plant that has been used for food and medicine for millennia.

After 35 years as a school teacher, Villasenor recently retired and now actively works as an assistant to pharmacologist Dr. James Adams, who shares traditional Chumash healing methods.

In his popular two-hour presentation, Villasenor takes his audience through the fascinating history and the vast healthful benefits of the prickly pear cactus, beginning with the fact that cacti remnants were found in jars in Mexico dating back 10,000 years. He explains that archaeologists have found old jars that contained not only cactus, but teostine (the forerunner to corn), chili, amaranth, sapote and mesquite some of the earliest foods from this continent.

As part of his presentation, Villasenor shares details from the historical book, Relacion de Cabeza deVaca, the account of Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vacas journey in the unknown interior of America. De Vaca was one of four survivors of the 1527 Narvaez expedition. From 1527 to 1536, de Vaca wandered across the US Southwest, learning from the natives about the local foods. Though he was a slave for the first two years, he became both a trader and a healer to the various tribes. He learned of the value of the nopal (aka the prickly pear cactus) from the natives and used it for scurvy, treating arrow wounds, and for stomach issues. After returning to Spain in 1537, he wrote his account of the journey, first published in 1542. De Vaca is sometimes considered a proto-anthropologist for his detailed accounts of the many tribes of Native Americans that he encountered.

The prickly pear cactus is one of the best immune system boosters, says Villasenor, quoting Hippocrates, who said Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.

Historically, the prickly pear cactus pads have been used for lowering cholesterol levels, digestive issues, edema, wounds, bronchitis, fevers, vitiligo, inflammation, type II diabetes, muscle pain, urinary problems, burns, and liver problems. Students of Villasenor listen in awe, wondering why they have always considered the prickly pear just a food to eat when youre next to starving, rather than the superfood it is.

Villasenor explains that because the prickly pear was always available in good times and bad, in times of drought and plenty, it was always something that poor people could and did use, but then it came to be regarded as simply a food of last resort.

Today, however, that view is changing. Villasenor points out that one can find hundreds of products made from the prickly pear on Amazon. This includes food and food supplements, pills for diabetes, as well as various products from the cochineal bug that is often found on the prickly pear plants. The cochineal has historically been dried and crushed to get carminic acid and a very good red dye for clothing, and even food products.

The highlight of Villasenors presentation is when he turns on a food processor and makes a prickly pear drink for everyone to try.

First, he scrapes the young pads to remove the spines and the tiny hair-like glochids. He puts one large pad into the food processor, and adds one apple and one lemon, and blends it all. The resultant drink is thick, and so it can be thinned further with water if one prefers. Everyone enjoyed the tartness and sweetness of the drink. Sugar is never added.

THE RECIPE:

Dice 1 prickly pear pad. Place in blender with 1 cup of water. Blend. Dice 1 green apple. Blend. Dice 1 peeled orange. Blend. Add additional water to taste if the smoothie is too thick. Serve with ice. Use lime to taste. Do not add sugar. Suggested serving is 1.5 cups twice a day.

According to Villasenor, this is one of the best ways to get your daily intake of the prickly pear in a form that is tasty and easy to prepare. The benefits are that it helps you to lose weight and improves your immune system.

Villasenor adds that complete health is really about complete balance, and by balance he explains that each of us needs to find balance physically, spiritually, socially and financially within our community and family. You should work at this every day, he explains.

Additionally, Villasenor points out that the natural immune boosters include sleep, plant-based diet, exercise, not-smoking, having minimal stress in your life, maintaining a healthy weight, minimal alcohol consumption, maintaining healthy relationships, and avoiding infections. Consuming prickly pear cactus daily is just one part of this overall balance.

Villasenor shares a little about his background during his presentation. His mother is still alive at 101 years old, and she taught him balance in all things. I was outside all day, always doing things outdoors, he explains. And when we had a problem, my mother healed us.

Villasenor also shares testimonials from students of his and Dr. Adams, students who have had miracle healings by consuming the prickly pear cactus drink, and other herbal remedies they teach.

Regarding the many additives to foods today, Villasenor advises, If you cannot pronounce it, do not eat it.

Villasenor smiles as he shares an old idiom, which underscores how Mexicos identity is tied to the nopal, or prickly pear cactus. Soy mas Mexicano que el nopal, he says, which translates as I am more Mexican than the cactus The expression is asking, between the lines, what came first, the Mexican or the cactus, affirming the persons pride in being Mexican.

Contact Enrique Villasenor at senornopales@gmail.com. Christopher Nyerges is the author of Guide to Wild Foods, Foraging California, How to Survive Anywhere and other books. He can be reached at SchoolofSelf-Reliance.com.

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Nutritionist to the stars, Marco Borges, tells us how he turned Beyonc vegan

Based in Miami with his wife, three sons and daughter, Marco Borges has dedicated his life to wellness. Over the past twenty years, hes worked with some of the worlds biggest celebrities, guiding them towards healthier lifestyles.

Having studied physiology and biology at Florida University, he went on to work as a nutritionist and developed the groundbreaking 22 Greenprint Laws, which he outlines as the most important diet, exercise, and lifestyle secrets for losing weight, increasing energy, boosting metabolism, and reducing inflammation, not to mention helping minimise your carbon imprint to help the planet. He co-owns plant-based company 22 Days Nutrition with Beyonc and Jay-Z.

We caught up with him after the launch of his new book, The Greenprint

I am incredibly passionate about what I do and have been blessed to be able to work with the people Ive worked with. What I have learned along the way is that were all pretty much the same at the core.

Whether youre an athlete, celebrity, carpool dad or professional mom, we all wake up daily wanting to live our best lives. What we do from the moment we wake up until we go to bed makes all the difference! Every meal is another opportunity to get closer to or further away from our health goals.

I have been obsessed with human performance since a very early age and because of this I fell in love with scientific data. Once I read the data about all the benefits of a plant-based diet (about 15 years ago), I couldnt ignore it and immediately went plant-based.

Optimum performance and health starts on the inside so I am very conscious of what I put into my body and how it will affect both my performance and my health.

Its not about perfection but rather progression. Try not to focus on being perfect, just better than you were yesterday.

I heat up some quinoa and beans that I keep ready in my fridge and steam some veggies to go along with it. Oh, and I top it off with some fresh avocado. Everything is better with avocado.

Our Greenprint is the positive impact we can have on our health and the health of the planet by eating more plant-based meals.

Once I shared the benefits of a plant-based diet with them, they found it difficult to ignore and wanted to challenge others as they challenged themselves to move towards a more plant-based lifestyle.

Intermittent fasting has been proven to help improve health in so many ways (heart health, diabetes prevention, reduces belly fat, Alzheimers prevention, cellular repair, cancer prevention and the list goes on) and at the core the process is quite simple. When were not eating (or trying to digest food we just ate) our bodies are doing housekeeping to take care of any areas we need help in. Were all already fasting, its called sleeping. We just need to find ways to increase the window of time we fast daily in order to really see the benefits it has to offer. I recommend fasting 14-16 hours daily.

A whole food, plant-based diet is the only diet that has been proven to reduce the risk, arrest and even reverse the leading cause of death (heart disease) so, the question shouldnt be What diseases does a plant-based diet help prevent but rather, What diseases doesnt a whole food plant-based diet help prevent?

My vision for the future of our planet is quite simple. The foods we will eat wont hurt us. They wont hurt animals. They wont hurt our planet. When we eat consciously, we are able to achieve optimum health and when we are healthy, we are happy. Health is happiness and happiness is peace.

The Greenprint by Marco Borges with an introduction by Jay-Z and Beyonc is on sale now, published by HQ, HarperCollins in paperback and ebook.

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Although mention of the word vegan can bring up disturbing images of proselytizing protestors armed with signs and graphic visuals of animal cruelty, people often overlook the environmental impacts of reducing their consumption of animal products.

Prof. David Wolfe, plant science, revealed his insight on the crippling carbon footprint of the meat industry, and what a plant-based diet would entail for the environment.

A lot of the major meat producers in this country are coming from fairly large operations and corporate farms [where] the carbon footprint is quite a bit higher, Wolfe said. The animals are all confined in one place it could be very far away from where the crops are grown and are then transported to feed the animals.

According to Wolfe, the excessive amounts of fossil fuels utilized in the production and transport of these crops alone have a significant environmental impact. Ruminant animals, like cattle, have the added detriment of methanogens microbes required for digestion that release methane, a notorious greenhouse gas.

However, Wolfe explained that the extent of environmental damage caused by the consumption of meat all depends on where its coming from. According to Wolfe, farmers sloppy application of nitrogen fertilizers can be especially detrimental for local ecology, and is a major culprit of greenhouse gas emissions.

Excessive nitrogen applications leads to excessive amounts of nitrous oxide emissions, [which is] about 300 times more potent than carbon dioxide on a molecule-by-molecule basis, Wolfe said. Theres a lot of guidance on the judicious placement of the nitrogen fertilizer, but [farmers] dont all take the time to do that.

However, farmers use of sustainable practices like rotational grazing and the cultivation of specific carbon storing plant species makes a big difference.

According to Wolfe, if beef is produced using a rotational, meadowland grazing system, the cost of transporting crops to feed animals is eliminated. This is also a more carbon-neutral method of meat production.

Perennial plants in these systems store tremendous [amounts of] carbon in their roots and compensate for the carbon footprint of the methane emissions from the animals, Wolfe said.

Purchasing minimally packaged meat directly from local farmers who prioritize sustainable agriculture and free grazing all add up, Wolfe said.

Whats interesting about agriculture and meat production systems is that they not only think about reducing their emissions, but they can suck CO2 out of the atmosphere, by nature of what the industry is, and store it in our soils and trees, Wolfe said.

Although these modes of sustainable agricultural and meat production are definitely consequential, Wolfe praised the environmental implications of vegetarianism and veganism.

If [the world] adopted a vegetarian diet we could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture by a third to a half, Wolfe said.

Eliminating all meat from your diet youre doing a lot more. [You are removing] an added trophic level to our food system. In most cases we are growing crops that we could be eating directly, and instead were feeding it to animals, and finally it gets to us, Wolfe said. This added step in the system creates inefficiency and energy is wasted.

So, what if the whole world went vegan?

Wolfe was realistic. There are places in the world that are somewhat food insecure, [where] they do not have arable land to grow many food crops effectively. But, they can raise animals So, in some places you need some meat consumption, Wolfe said.

[However,] if we simply went to a diet that constrained meat consumption to a Mediterranean diet which would be meat consumption once or twice a week, and some fish consumption once or twice, and the rest vegetarian that too would have a significant impact. There are ways to get part-way there, Wolfe said.

Wolfe further noted his optimism regarding climate change, citing efforts at the local, state, and national level.

Despite things you might hear from the executive branch, the USDA is still funding projects that are focused on sustainability and reducing the footprint of agriculture on the environment, Wolfe said.

Wolfe himself was involved in a congressional committee on sustainable agriculture solutions and technology, as well as the creation of Adapt-N, an app guiding farmers with their use of nitrogen fertilizers.

Wolfe further emphasized the power of the consumer. All of the foods youre buying taking the time to find out the sources of that food, and doing what you can to buy food from farmers who are doing things sustainably [can help immensely], Wolfe said.

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California-based vegan chain Plant Power Fast Food (PPFF) will open inside the space formerly occupied by Carls Jr. in Fountain Valley, CA in early 2020. The eaterywhich will feature a drive-thruwill serve an array of vegan fast food, such as chicken nuggets, almond milk-based milkshakes, and classic burgers, including The Big Zaca plant-based take on McDonalds Big Mac named after PPFF co-founder Zachary Vouga. Moving into the shells of former meat-based fast food restaurants is extremely beautiful to me, Vouga told VegNews. Its almost poetic in that it serves as a tangible, shining example of the paradigm shift were seeing across the country as consumers ditch meat and dairy for good. Were the future of fast food and were coming to take your restaurant. The growing vegan chain opened its flagship location in 2016 in Ocean Beach, CA before expanding to a second location in 2017 in Encinitas, where it transformed a former Burger King into a vegan drive-thru. Since then, in addition to launching a food truck, the five-location chain has set its sights on aggressive expansion to four more Southern California locations in the next 16 months. In April, PPFF opened a location on campus at the San Diego State University, where it attracted 1,100 customers on opening day. My two partners and I are ethical vegans to the bone, thats why we got into this. We arent going to stop until weve effected institutional change, Vouga said. In fact, were just getting started.

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Ready, set, recipes! Here are our just published, fresh-out-the-mill recipes in one convenient place! These are the top vegan recipes of the day, and are now a part of the thousands of recipes on our Food Monster App! We have chickpea pumpkin blondies, Nutella mousse, and the ultimate guacamole recipe, so if youre looking for something new and delicious, you are sure to find a new favorite!

Source: Calming Turmeric Mung Bean Soup

Make this delicious Calming Turmeric Mung Bean Soup by Molly Patrickto calm your soul and nourish your body. Its so flavorful and good for you. Theres an Instant Pot and stove top option do whatever is good for you! Either way it tastes amazing! This Turmeric Mung Bean Soup is made with a delicious mixture of onions, garlic, ginger, tomato, cabbage, celery, mung beans, and more. It is such a great fall meal!

Source: Stewed Plum Compote

This delicious and sweet Stewed Plum Compote by Petra Vogel will spice up your desserts, breakfasts, or whatever else you want to add it to.

Source: Vegan Oven Baked Eggplant Parmesan

Whats fab about this Oven Baked Eggplant Parmesan by Gabrielle St. Claireis everything! Its fairly quick and easy, features staple ingredients, uses almond flour versus white flour, packs tons of flavor, crispy texture, the red sauce packs tons of flavor and skips the struggle of having to navigate finding a healthy red sauce, can easily be made in bulk, and is perfect for any season!

Source: Flourless Chickpea Pumpkin Blondies

Flourless Chickpea Pumpkin Blondies by Crissy Cavanaugh are great for both vegans and gluten-free diets. This recipe is great for fall with the addition of pumpkin spice. A blender and only one bowl is needed to create these protein packed powerhouse blondies! They make a great dessert, but can also be an energizing snack!

Source: Nutella Mousse

Source: Cheezy Kale Chips

If you havent been living under a rock, youve likely heard about the kale being a health food. The leafy green is abundant in V vitamins, amino acids, and fiber. There are some really tasty ways to get it into your diet (and perhaps even slip it into your kids meals). Today, youre going to learn how to make Cheezy Kale Chips by Amanda Froelich!

Source: Super Simple Apple Pie

As we head into fall, youre going to need a go-to apple pie recipe to whip up for healthy but delicious desserts and look no further than this Super Simple Apple Pie by Amanda Froelich!

Source: Half Rainbow Slaw

This flashy colorful Half Rainbow Slaw by The Adventurous Eaters Club by Misha and Vicky Collins just may be your kids favorite. With its tart flavor and satisfying crunch, it may turn your kid into such a die-hard cabbage lover. Let your kids do all the grating so they get the chance to work with these colorful veggies.

Source: The Ultimate Guacamole

This is the ultimate guacamole recipe. Serve it with chips and fresh vegetables or enjoy it in wrap form. Its easy to make and is a great addition to so many dishes. Made with creamy avocado, red onion, tomatoes, and spices there is no arguing that this Ultimate Guacamole by Christina Bedetta is the best. With such delicious flavors and versatility, the possibilities are endless!

Source: Crispy Flavorful Pickles

A super quick recipe for yummy,Crispy Flavorful Pickles by Caroline Ginolfi. Have them on the side of your preferred vegan dinner!

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From Vegan Chicken Parmesan to Cheezy Kale Chips: Our Top 10 Vegan Recipes of the Day! - One Green Planet