Sticking to the same meals and eating a consistent number of calories each day may help people lose more weight, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
https://neurosciencenews.com/routine-eating-weight-loss-30391/
(This blog began 3/15/2015)
MEDITATION:
* Christ the Healer audiobook
EXERCISE:
* Lift lower body @ gym
* PT APP workout
–lower body stretch/stengthening
* Walk-about at outdoor market
WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)
EATS:
* fresh jackfruit
* strawberries
* 9-grain sourdough bread w/ guacamole
* veg noodle soup (broccoli, onion, tomato, edamame, lemon, salsa, beetroot noodles, veggie broth, sauerkraut)
* salt-free pistachios & plain sparkling water w/ just a shot of Tuscanini Organic XL-soda
… SUN HAS SET …
Cmmt: XL indicates uncommonly excessive food, and wautéed means water-sautéed
Check out the spinach in this article!
(This blog began 3/15/2015)
MEDITATION:
* Christ the Healer audiobook
* The Chosen, season 1, ep 1
* The God Zone podcast
EXERCISE:
* Lift biceps/triceps @ gym & home
* 2.5 hour standing lecture
* 20 minute walk-about on campus
* 20 minute walk-about in market
* Ab-coaster workout
WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)
EATS:
* Grandmother stew w/ sourdough organic whole wheat bread & avocado
* fresh jackfruit
* veg noodle soup (w/ broccoli, onion, tomato, edamame, lemon, salsa, beetroot noodles, veggie broth) & plain sparkling water w/ just a shot of Tuscanini Organic XL-soda
* salt-free pistachios
… SUN HAS SET …
Cmmt: XL indicates uncommonly excessive food, and wautéed means water-sautéed
INGREDIENTS
(This is my standard “clean out fridge veggie drawer” recipe, using whatever is available with my Ethiopian Seasoning.)
2 white potatoes, cubed
1 sweet potato, cubed
2 beets, cubed
1/2 head shredded cabbage
1 medium onion, chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
3 handfulls of fresh power greens (baby kale, chard, spinach)
1 teaspoon minced ginger root
2 teaspoons Ethiopian Seasoning
1 qt salt-free vegetable broth (or Better-Than-Broth paste or plain water)
8 oz canned chickpeas w/ fluid
28 oz can chopped stewed tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
cracked black cumin seeds
1 cup nut milk (cashew, almond, coconut, your choice)
water, as needed for soupy consistency
garnish w/ fresh lemon and dill pickle spear or sauerkraut
(PS Sometimes I also add mushrooms!)
Served over cooked brown jazmine rice
In the United States, 1 in every 3 adults will develop cancer in their lifetime. That’s not a rare disease. That’s the baseline. But in Loma Linda, California — one of the world’s most studied Blue Zones — that number significantly drops.
– Same country.
– Same hospitals.
– Dramatically different outcomes.
And the answer isn’t a supplement or a surgery. It’s something they cook every-single-day.
This video explores how residents of Loma Linda, California, a documented Blue Zone, achieve significantly lower cancer rates and longer lifespans compared to the rest of the United States, focusing on their dietary habits rather than medical interventions (0:35-1:06).
Key Longevity Factors:
Daily Legume Consumption: The foundation of the Loma Linda diet is eating beans, lentils, or chickpeas daily, specifically at the midday meal (4:37, 8:20). Legumes provide fiber that produces butyrate for gut health, selective prebiotics for the microbiome, and phytic acid to bind excess free iron (6:02-8:11).
Anti-inflammatory Spices: Residents use turmeric daily, paired with black pepper to increase absorption by 2000%, which inhibits the molecular pathway responsible for inflammation and cancer proliferation (9:48-11:27).
Garlic: Consuming raw or lightly cooked garlic four or more times a week modulates the gut microbiome and provides direct anti-inflammatory benefits (11:51-12:15).
Elimination of Processed Meats: A non-negotiable aspect of this approach is completely removing processed meats to reduce cancer risk (8:47-9:00).### What to Avoid:
The video warns against relying on isolated antioxidant supplements (like Vitamin E or beta carotene), citing studies that show they can increase cancer risk, whereas obtaining these nutrients through whole foods remains protective (2:15-3:22).
Summary of the 90-Day Protocol:
Tier 1: Eat half a cup of legumes daily and eliminate processed meat.
Tier 2: Rotate between different legumes, add turmeric/black pepper and garlic, and stop taking isolated antioxidant pills (14:48-15:20).
Tier 3: Rebuild protein intake around legumes, nuts, and tofu (18:02-18:24).
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Conclusion:
EAT MORE BEANS!
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Editor’s Comment:
Key Bean Varieties
– Lentils: Green, brown, red, black
– White Beans: Cannellini, Great Northern
– Common Beans: Black, kidney, pinto, adzuki
– Others: Lima beans, mung beans, split peas (green/yellow)
– Soy: Edamame
Recommendation:
To search “beans” on this website, click on the 3 stacked lines & type.
https://www.bluezones.com/explorations/loma-linda-california
Loma Linda, California is a global outlier in health data, famously recognized as the only “Blue Zone” in the United States—a region where people live significantly longer than the national average.
Why Loma Linda Stands Out
The city’s unique health profile is largely attributed to its high concentration of Seventh-day Adventists, who follow specific lifestyle and dietary principles. Research from the Adventist Health Studies at Loma Linda University shows significant reductions in cancer compared to the general U.S. population:
* Overall Cancer Incidence: Residents have a 30% lower incidence of all cancers combined.
* Specific Cancer Reductions:
* Lung Cancer: 79% lower risk.
* Colorectal Cancer: 38% lower risk.
* Breast Cancer: 15% lower risk among women.
* Longevity: Men in this community live approximately 7.3 years longer, and women live 4.4 years longer than their California counterparts.
Factors Driving Low Rates
The “Power 9” lifestyle habits of Loma Linda residents are credited for these outcomes: [1]
* Plant-Based Diet: Many residents are vegetarians, consuming high amounts of legumes, whole grains, fruits, and nuts.
* No Smoking or Alcohol: The community largely abstains from substances strongly linked to cancer.
* Nut & Tomato Consumption: Frequent nut consumption is linked to a 50% lower risk of heart disease and increased lifespan, while high tomato intake (3–4 times a week) is associated with a 70% lower risk of ovarian cancer in women.
* Community and Faith: A strong sense of purpose, regular physical activity (like walking or pickleball), and a weekly 24-hour “Sabbath” rest contribute to lower stress levels.
[1] [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11556529/)
(This blog began 3/15/2015)
MEDITATION:
* No Greater Love podcast
* Pop Hagin lecture
EXERCISE:
* Lift chest, back, shoulders @ gym
* 2.5 hour standing lecture
* 20 minute walk-about on campus
* 90 minute walk-about @ museum
WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)
EATS:
* small brc half-burrito (beans, rice, cabbage) w/ salsa
* Grandmother Moroccan soup served over rice-lentil porridge & served w/ hunk of organic whole wheat sourdough bread w/ guacamole
* tofu banh mi sandwich (roasted tofu, cilantro, cucumbers, pickled carrots, fresno chilis, pickled white radish, sweet chili aioli) & side spinach salad (Thank you Agnes!)
… SUN HAS SET …
Cmmt: XL indicates uncommonly excessive food, and wautéed means water-saut”éed
