Plant Futures DKU: Nature’s Little Helpers
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Preserve Your Brain with Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes ๐ The book club meets every Monday at 12:00 PM during our regular Meatless Monday Lunch, near the stairs on the 2nd floor of CCT. Chapter 3 focuses on the prevention of stroke, Alzheimerโs, and other brain diseases through diet, lifestyle, and mindful choices. Dr. Greger emphasizes that what we eat can protect our brains from damage and decline. ...
Nourish Your Lungs With a Plant-based Diet ๐ The book club meets every Monday at 12:00 PM during our regular Meatless Monday Lunch, near the stairs on the 2nd floor of CCT. This chapter dives deep into the preventable causes of lung diseases, emphasizing the power of lifestyle changesโespecially dietโto protect and heal our lungs. ๐จ A Haunting Experience The chapter begins with a harrowing personal story of witnessing a man die from lung cancer. The man was gasping for air, suffering intensely, and left with limited medical options. This vivid account serves as a powerful reminder of the severity of lung diseases. ...
Nourish Your Heart With a Plant-based Diet ๐ Our Book Club is Back! Join us next Monday, September 2, 2024, as we dive into Chapter 1 of How Not to Die โ How Not to Die From Heart Disease! ๐ฟ๐ ๐ Trivia Time! Which of these statements are true? ๐ Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. ๐งธ Atherosclerosis starts in childhood. ๐ Statin drugs are completely safe with no side effects. ๐ฅฆ A plant-based diet can reverse heart disease. ๐ A single fast-food meal has no immediate impact on artery function. Answer correctly and win a treat! ๐ซ ...
Club Members who visited Ziranfeng After our first successful food trip to Shanghai last month, our group was eager to explore more vegetarian options closer to home. Last Sunday (Sep 1), we set our sights on a local gem, Ziranfeng Vegetarian Buffet Restaurant/่ช็ถ้ฃ่ฌ้ฃ่ชๅฉ้คๅ in Kunshan. Seven of us joined this adventure, making it our largest group outing yet! ...
The brave souls who ventured to Shanghai for food Last Sunday (August 25), I (your humble club advisor) and some members of Plant Futures DKU took a trip to Shanghai for a music and vegan afternoon buffet event at Fortunate Cafe. Despite the intense heat (this summer has been ๐ฅต), and Shanghai being a bit far, we enjoyed some amazing food and had a fantastic time. Lunch at GongDeLin My friend Tivadar and I arrived a bit early to explore the Shanghai City History Museum. As it turned out, GongDeLin (ๅๅพทๆ), a vegetarian restaurant with over 100 years of history (since 1922), was nearby. Even though we had plans for the buffet later, we couldnโt resist having a light lunch at GongDeLin. ...
How Not to Die Book Cover ๐ First Meeting for our Book Club We had our first a meatless Monday lunch + Book Club this Monday. Here is a summary of the introduction part of the book. Hope you will learn something about healthy diet! ๐ Trivia Which of the following statements are true? There is no such thing as dying from ๐ด age. Most ๐ฉบ schools offer extensive courses in nutrition. โค๏ธ disease is irreversible. Our ๐งฌ accounts for 80-90% of our risk for major diseases. A ๐ฑ-based diet is always healthier than any other. Answer correctly and get a treat! ...
โก We have moved the meeting location to the area near the stairs on the 2nd floor of CCT. (2024-09-09) ๐ฟ This semester join us for a special Meatless Monday Lunch + Book Club at DKU! ๐ Starting on August 26, dive into a plant-based feast and a life-changing discussion. Do you want to live forever? Explore chapters from How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease by Michael Greger, MD, and uncover the secrets of longevity through nutrition. ๐ฅ ...
Poster of Inka Tasting Inka is a beloved Polish beverage with a history dating back to 1971. It was created as a natural, caffeine-free alternative to coffee, made from a blend of roasted rye, barley, chicory, and sugar beets. Known for its mild, earthy sweetness, Inka offers a comforting drink that is gentle on the stomach and rich in fiber, making it a healthy choice for those seeking a natural, wholesome beverage. Over the years, Inka has remained a staple in many households, celebrated for its simplicity and goodness. ...