Blessed Sabbath Church Family,
Did you know that not only are legumes a good source of protein they are also good for our
bones. Especially as you get older. Here are some quotes from doctors and a nutritionist
from Loma Linda University.
Patricia Kelikani: “As we get older, our bones naturally lose some of their strength and
become easier to break, even from a minor fall. Weak bones can be caused by lack of
exercise, smoking, calcium deficiency, and vitamin C and vitamin D deficiency. Women are
also more likely to experience fractures than men.”
Dr. Mark Reeves: “Researchers at Loma Linda University Health studied the diets of 96,000
people to discover how to reduce the risk of hip fracture.”
Dr. Synnove Knutsen, Professor of Preventive Medicine: “Those who ate legumes at
least five times a week or more, they had only about half the hip fracture risk as those who
rarely ate legumes.”
Patricia Kelikani: “Legumes are a class of food including beans, peas, and lentils. They’re
very high in protein and can even replace other sources of proteins in our diet, like meat. So,
what’s the simple tip for today?”
Add half a cup of cooked beans to our diet five times a week. You can add legumes by eating either lentil soups, adding beans to your salad, or for an even higher benefit, substituting
beans for cheese or meat.”
Ellen G White Counsels on Diet and Food: “Only one lease of life is granted us; and the
inquiry with everyone should be, “How can I invest my powers so that they may yield the
greatest profit? How can I do most for the glory of God and the benefit of my fellow men?”
For life is valuable only as it is used for the attainment of these ends.”
“Wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will fill you with joy. Wise choices will watch
over you. Understanding will keep you safe.” (Proverbs 2:10)
May God bless your journey to good health.
Your sister in Christ,
Sandra Torres
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