Food for Life Succeeds in United Kingdom Expansion
It’s official&mdash the Food for Life program has reached the United Kingdom (U.K.)! Classes are now up and running in both Stafford and Wolverhampton, spreading the important message of good nutrition for cancer prevention and survival. Sue Brown from Valencia, Spain, attended the inaugural U.K. series in March and said, " I found the class very interesting, clear and educational. The food was great and I was most surprised by foods that I always believed were good for us were actually harmful to our health. I am looking forward to attending more classes in the future."
The leader behind The Cancer Project’s U.K. expansion is Ayo Olaseinde, Saladmaster executive sales director for the U.K. and Ireland, who is making a donation to The Cancer Project for every Saladmaster dinner held. When asked to explain about his support of the program, he said, " The reason why I joined Saladmaster was to change lives and make a difference. The Cancer Project has taken this to another level with the opportunity to reach out and make a real difference to those who are in need. In some ways we could call this a lifeline. In essence, the Cancer Project and the Food for Life Educational Alliance Classes are the practical and direct platforms through which we can truly make a difference in changing lives." Visit our class resource page to see the latest class offerings around the globe!
Golf for Your Health and a Good Cause
Riddle: What do golf, cancer, and good food all have in common? The first annual Masters in April Golf Tournament held in Dallas, Texas, on April 10 brought all these elements together for a huge success! The event, organized by Rob Weseman of Lone Star Health Systems Inc., encouraged many people to golf for their health and for the health of their loved ones. The event raised more than $2,800 for The Cancer Project, to help our efforts in continuing to inform the public about good nutrition through the Food for Life program. Rob is already looking ahead to host the same event in 2011. In addition to Rob’s efforts in hosting fundraising events for The Cancer Project, he has pledged to donate to The Cancer Project for every Saladmaster dinner held by his dealership. The Cancer Project is incredibly grateful for Rob’s support and devotion to his community with the simple and delicious tools to prevent and survive cancer. His efforts have made it possible to continue to provide people with resources they need for cancer prevention and survival.
" I support The Cancer Project because you can’t ever put enough money into prevention. What you eat and the way you prepare your food can literally change your whole life. I always believe in giving back to the community&mdash I’m in the health and nutrition business. If there’s a way to fight that illness through proper food preparation and it changes just one person’s life, then we’ve done good for the public." – Rob Weseman
Another Successful Run for The Cancer Project
Last month we told you that Kyle Hall, a cancer survivor and supporter of The Cancer Project, was planning on running in the Boston Marathon to raise money for The Cancer Project. We’re happy to report that not only did Kyle complete the race, but his efforts raised over $2,100 for our educational programs.
Here’s a excerpt of what Kyle wrote to us after the race:
&ldquo I had a strong, gutsy race. I thought a lot about The Cancer Project donors and those who could not be out running for various health reasons. This really helped me keep up the pace, especially as I was wearing thin in the later miles. Although I need to condition more for the later miles, I felt like I grinded it out well and was happy with how I performed on the finishing stretch and with my overall time. And it was all vegan powered! In the weeks before the race my diet became even more centered around fruits and vegetables and I believe this was a key ingredient to my success. With sincere gratitude, I thank all of the donors who helped make this possible. I will continue running for those who cannot.&rdquo
If you would like to make a gift to The Cancer Project to celebrate his successful run, please go to Kyle’s donation page.
Diet and Cancer in the News
Fruit and Vegetable Intake is Only One of the Important Dietary Factors in Cancer Prevention and Survival
High fruit and vegetable intake is modestly associated with lower overall cancer risk, according to new findings from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) study. Among 9,604 men and 21,000 women with cancer, those who consumed 200 grams of fruits and vegetables a day had approximately 2.5 percent lower cancer risk compared to those who ate less than 200 grams. For reference, one medium apple with skin is about 180 grams by weight. Vegetables alone showed greater benefit than fruits in lowering cancer risk but only in women. Factors that were not evaluated include cooking methods or dietary background earlier in life. Further commentary on this study can be found here.
Boffetta P, Couto E, Wichmann J, et al. Fruit and Vegetable Intake and Overall Cancer Risk in the European Prospective Investigation Into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC). J Natl Cancer Inst Advance Access published April 6, 2010. DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djq07.
Journal Publishes Childhood Obesity Conference Proceedings
Childhood obesity became a hot topic this year. Everyone from the first lady, Michelle Obama, to celebrity chefs like Jamie Oliver contributed to the dialogue on how to fight America’s childhood obesity epidemic. The National Conference on Childhood Obesity, co-sponsored by The Cancer Project, helped kick off that conversation last summer. This month, the conference’s proceedings are published in a supplement in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
&ldquo My hope is that the information provided will further our knowledge in the best practices for the prevention and management of childhood obesity and will empower health professionals and policymakers to work together to overcome societal and environmental challenges,&rdquo says guest scientific editor Michelle Wien, Dr.P.H., R.D., of Loma Linda University.
In the supplement’s article titled &ldquo Vegetarian Diets and Childhood Obesity Prevention,&rdquo Joan Sabaté , M.D., Dr.P.H., professor of nutrition and chair of the Loma Linda University Nutrition School of Public Health, writes, &ldquo The prevention of obesity in childhood and adolescence by the adoption of a vegetarian diet will subsequently decrease a broad range of adverse health effects in childhood.&rdquo
View all of the supplement’s abstracts or download the entire supplement at the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Web site.
New Food for Life Cooking and Nutrition Classes for April
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