Let’s Keep It Real WORKSHOP

1. Let’s Keep It RealWORKSHOP WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE? FAITH OR FOOD

2. INTRODUCTION I want to take this opportunity to thank your pastor and first lady for allowing me to talk to you about two of the greatest epidemics in America’s History which would be obesity and unhealthy eating. The fast food industry is a billion dollar industry. We continue to make the CEO of fast food restaurants wealthy and our health as a nation is on a decline. There are more people dying today that every before with deceases such as cancer, high blood pressure and many more. You may say that there are more people in the world so the numbers should be more. Our life style has changed. People were not consuming so much processed foods. They probably ate more fruits and vegetables. The walked to work and many did more labor intense jobs. So often we take these issues for granted. Complacey has set in and we choose not to do anything about the problems or the issues until they become major problems. You start experiencing things that you thought you would never ever have to deal with then one day you wake up with excruciating pains in your chest or you go to the doctor and he or she tells you that you have gain 10 pounds since your ast visit. Your blood pressure is high and it may seem like health problems seem to be developing rapidly. Brothers and sisters - Let’s Keep It Real! t is time for a change! Your life depends on it!

3. Overview of Workshop • Discuss Scriptures from old and new testaments • Provide statistical data related to health issues impacting the nation and African Americans • Discuss deceases caused by unhealthy eating and identify warning signs • Identify foods to avoid (include fast food items) • improve or implement a wellness or health program • Discuss benefits of eating healthy and exercising daily • Reading and analyzing food labels • Importance of water and required nutrients for the body • Benefits of fruits and vegetables (Healthiest Nation) • Discuss recommended daily values based on 2000 or 2500 calories per day • Let’s Keep It Real Meal Plans • Healthiest Nations

4. Genesis 1: 29 • And God said, Behold, I have given every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.

6. INADEQUATE NUTRIENTS • Constipation • Digestive Problems – Constantly taking non-prescription medication for relief • Weight Gain or Weight Loss • Fatigue • Elevated Blood Pressure and Cholesterol

7. Examples of herb bearing seed or fruit of tree yielding seed? Herb bearing seed – Grains, such as corn barley, oats, millet, rye, rice and wheat – other examples may include sesame, sunflower, pumpkin seeds, and flax also legumes such as lentils, peanuts, soybeans, and peas. Other choices are cucumbers, bell peppers, green beans, eggplants, okra, melons, tomatoes, squash and pumpkins Fruit of tree yielding seed – palm fruits, citrus fruits, sweet fruits, brazil nuts, pecans, almonds, cashews and walnuts.

8. Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables Professional Research Data Other Benefits • People who consume at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables are at 30 percent lower risk of having strokes • Help Cleanse and remove toxic substances in the blood and body • Reduce strokes and cancers • Improve and enhance eye sight, digestion and boost your immune system • Keep heart healthy and build healthy bones • Lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol and help keep heart healthy

9. Song of Solomon 2:15Little foxes will spoil the vines • Foxes were to small to reach the grapes so they would eat or destroy the vines • Small can be significant – gaining a lb or ½ lb a month then becomes 6 to 12 lbs in a year • Added pounds may add inches to your waist which may lead to other major problems.

10. Waistline • Women waistline should be less than 35 inches…may become at risk at 31.5 • Men waistline should be less than 40 inches may become at risk at 37 inches • Fat could possibly absorb in blood. Fat can be toxic and cause health problems such as diabetes, heart decease, some cancer.

11. Genesis 1:29 • God said I have given to you every herb bearing seed…and every tree in the which is the fruit of tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat • Adam provided health plan • God always guide and give us instructions • God created us so He certainly knows what foods are best for us

12. Herbs and Fruits Bearing Seeds • Herbs Bearing Seeds – “plant that does not develop into woody plant.” • Examples – corn, barley, oats, millet, rye, rice, wheat, sesame, sunflower. • Other choices – cucumbers, bell peppers, green beans, eggplants, okra, melons, tomatoes, squash, and pumpkins Fruit Bearing Seeds- citrus fruits, nuts, pecans, almonds, cashews and walnuts

13. Own Agenda • Why do we select the foods we eat? • Tradition or Cultural (i.e family cooking style • Appearance or taste (i.e. that dish really looks good I want to try it • Social events or emotions (i.e. birthday celebration or feeling angry, sad, lonely, or happy)

14. OVEREATING OR GLUTTONY • When thou sittiest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee: 2 And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite. 3 Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat. (Prov 23:1-3) • Don’t be so easily persuaded to eat large portions and unhealthy foods

15. OVERWEIGHT STATS • 2006-2008 reported 33% adults overweight • 2007 almost 40% of African Americans overweight • 2008 9 million children and adolescents between ages of 6 and 19 years are overweight. Overweight adolescents have 70% chance of being overweight adults • By 2030 86% of Americans will be overweight

16. Unhealthy Eating MAY Lead To Death • Heart Decease • Stroke • Cancer • Type 2 Diabetes • Liver Decease

17. WHAT CAN YOU DO TO CHANGE YOUR DESTINY? CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK

18. Top 3 Countries Eat The Most Fast Foods • United States • Canada • United Kingdom

19. Healthy Eating A New Beginning • Weigh yourself and keep tract of the recommended weight for your height • Memorize your BMI or waist circumference • Dismiss the thought that it’s a diet – Diets are temporary • Admit that there is a problem so that you can found a solution • Connect with a support group, friend or family member • Learn more about appropriate nutrients required for the body • Meditate and read your bible daily

20. Supporting Scriptures • Genesis 18:14 – Is anything too hard for the Lord? • Regardless of high difficult things may seem right now don’t give up. • Genesis 33:28 …I will not let you go until you bless me. Jacob did not let go until he received his blessing. Don’t Let Go….

21. Top 10 Healthiest Countries • Japan • Australia • Sweden • Greece • Italy • Iceland • Cuba • Finland • Germany

22. CONCLUSION ITS TIME FOR A CHANGE NOW. YOU MUST DO SOMETHING BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE. ALLOW GOD TO SHARE HIS THOUGHTS. ALLOW GOD TO SPEAK TO YOUR HEARTS IT MAY NOT MAKE SENSE NOW OR MAYBE YOU ARE THINKING THAT IS TOO HARD. GOD SAYS IN ISAIAH 55: 8 & 9 – MY THOUGHTS ARE NOT YOUR THOUGHTS MAY WAYS ARE NOT YOUR WAYS

23. STANDARD AMERICAN DIET

24. RECOMMENDED FOODS AND NUTRIENTS REQUIREMENTS- PLATE PORTION SIZE • FRUITS & VEGETABLES – 60% • WHOLE GRAINS – 30% • LEAN MEATS -10%

25. RECOMMENDED LIQUIDS OR DRINKS • MILK (SELECT OTHER ALTERNATIVES IF ALLEGIC TO MILK PRODUCTS • FRUITS JUICES WITHOUT ADDED SUGAR OR PERSERVATIVES • WATER

26. REDUCE DAILY INTAKE OF SALT, SUGAR, AND FAT SALT – LESS THAN 2400 mg SUGAR – NO MORE THAN 40 g FAT – AVOID TRANS AND SATURATED FAT

27. Too much preservatives and additives Excessive amounts of salt, sugar, fat Little nutritional value AVOID FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS

28. SHOPPING Select Lean Meats Purchase Whole Grain breads and pasta Choose brown rice over white Purchase fruits and vegetables in a variety of color Consider natural wholesome snacks than processed COOKING MEALS Stir Fry , Grill or Bake Use seasonings with low sodium and no MSG SHOPPING FOR FOODS AND PLANNING MEALS

29. Fresh Fruits Hummus Baked Pita Chips Fresh Vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, etc.) Greek Yogart Whole Grain Crackers or Pretzels Salsa PURCHASE HEALTHY SNACKS

31. BENEFITS OF EATING HEALTHY • Eating healthy and exercising may Extended lifespan • Reduce the risk of developing deceases that may be linked to inadequate eating habits • Reduce stress level and boost energy level • Ability to maintain healthy weight • Helps you maintain a youthful appearance • Eliminates and remove waste and toxins from the body

32. SEE YOUR PHYSICIAN FIRST BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS TO YOUR DIET OR BEFORE IMPLEMENTING OR STARTING AN EXERCISE

33. FINAL THOUGHTS STAY MOTIVATED Phil 3:12-14 12Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.