95) by Ann Gentry, owner of the bustling Real Food Daily restaurants in
Santa Monica and West Hollywood, Calif.

Former Seahawks Running Back Headlines WIAA Coaches School

"It's important that athletes follow good logical nutrition rather than
fads.
A native of Yakima, Dr.

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(Click here for details) your kitchen to make cooking and eating well easier. Dr.wiaa.

Dietary Fiber Does Help Prevent Colon Cancer Says Harvard Men's Health Watch

BOSTON, Colon cancer takes the lives of more than
28,540 American men each year, and it kills nearly as many women, placing it
second only to lung cancer on the list of cancer killers.
"You stand to gain a lot from dietary fiber , but to get all these
benefits, you need to eat a good mix of high-fiber foods," says Dr.

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The goal of the WINForum is to reinforce the connection between good nutrition
and peak performance both in the classroom and in competition.

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, offer healthy, tasty animal-free
alternatives that can promote wellness and may even help prevent several
diseases and cancers.realfood. Dr. Doornink will team up with Susan Adams, registered dietitian and
nutrition consultant, to deliver presentations at 9 a.

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Recipes from the new "Real Food Daily Cookbook," (Ten Speed Press,
$24.
A recent study lead by Dr.

She's a former national spokesperson for the American Dietetic
Association and is currently a research dietitian in Nutritional Sciences at
the University of Washington studying food choices and the costs relating to
obesity. New studies show
that dietary fiber, previously thought to not aid against colon cancer, has a
large role in preventing it, according to the August issue of the Harvard
Men's Health Watch from Harvard Medical School.

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" Favorites include
everything from a Walnut Lentil Pate and Butternut Squash Soup to her
famous Ying Yang Salad with Peanut Sauce and Coconut Cream Pie with
Chocolate Sauce. According to the American Obesity Association, since 1976 ,
obesity rates in children and young adults have more than doubled. Fiber is found in
abundance in vegetable products such as the bran of whole grains, the leaves
and stems of plants, and nuts , seeds, fruits, and vegetables.edu/men or by calling
1-877-649-9457 (toll free).

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With no known cure for cancer, an epidemic
of childhood-onset diabetes and viruses like Bird Flu spreading, a
vegetarian /vegan diet may prove to be a healthy option for millions of
people.

For more information on "The Real Food Daily Cookbook," Real Food Daily
restaurants and Ann Gentry, visit www. and 10 a.
Nearly 2/3 of the United States population is considered overweight or
obese.9 grams a day) had 41% fewer heart attacks compared with the men
who ate the least.harvard.

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" Furthermore , The American
Cancer Society's most recent nutritional guidelines recommend a balanced
diet that includes "five or more servings a day of vegetables and fruit and
choosing whole grains over processed and refined foods, and limiting red
meats and animal fats.

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The key for young athletes is to incorporate a variety of foods
in their diet, including grains, proteins, fruits, vegetables and low-fat
dairy .
Both presentations are sponsored by the Washington Interscholastic Nutrition
Forum. The WIAA exists to assist
member schools in operating student programs that foster achievement, respect,
equity , enthusiasm and excellence in a safe and organized environment.harvard.
Media: Contact Christine Junge at Christine_Junge@hms.

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"When athletes eat fast
foods, junk foods or whatever food is around , they're at a tremendous
disadvantage.
Adams is also originally from Yakima and is a graduate of the University
of Washington.

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Saturday,
August 6, during the WIAA Coaches School at the Yakima Convention Center.

About the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association
The WIAA is the governing body of high school and junior high school
sports and activities in the state of Washington.

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The Seventh-Day
Adventists were found to have "experienced less heart disease and fewer
cases of some cancers than the general population. It is no surprise that lentils and beans are
just some of the hundreds of ingredients that Gentry uses in her recipes."
Dr.m.5 ounces per day from the meat (lean meats, poultry or fish)
and beans group. That's a big benefit , since half of
all Americans over age 60 have this intestinal condition.

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" The study also
showed a higher risk of prostate and colon cancer with increased meat
consumption, while lentil and bean consumption seemed to decrease the risk
of prostate and colon cancer.
"As the rates of obesity and chronic diseases associated with being
overweight continue to rise, it is critical that kids , especially athletes,
learn the importance of eating a well balanced diet for lifelong health,"
Adams said. In particular,
select from all five vegetable subgroups (dark green, orange, legumes ,
starchy vegetables, and other vegetables) several times per week.
-- Consume 6 ounces of grain products per day, with at least half coming
from enriched or whole grains.

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The overall cancer death rate of females was also lower.

Concerns
Since 1976, obesity rates in children and young adults have more than
doubled. These nutrition
education guidelines are aimed at teaching Americans how to live a healthy
lifestyle. For
more information, visit http: //www. Harvey
Simon, editor in chief of the Harvard Men's Health Watch.edu for a
complimentary copy of the newsletter, or to receive our press releases
directly.

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"If athletes
eat right and experience how good nutrition can make a positive impact on
their performance, both on the field and in the classroom, then there's a good
chance they'll carry that same approach into their daily lives.

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PRESS RELEASE 'Real Food Daily Cookbook' Offers Vegan Recipes to Increase Health +amp; Prevent Disease

To make things simpler, Gentry provides a shopping list,
advice on choosing produce and tips for cooking vegan dishes. For more
information, visit http://www.

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"Nutrition is important to achieve peak performance," said Doornink who
played eight seasons in the National Football League .
Obesity may soon pass smoking as the leading cause of preventable death
and chronic disease .org.
Many studies have shown other benefits of fiber as well, such as reducing
the risk of diabetes, intestinal problems, and heart disease. Scientists have also linked a high-fiber diet to a 42%
reduction in the risk of diverticulosis.

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Dean Ornish at the University of Calif."

Another study, conducted by the National Institutes of Health on
Seventh-Day Adventists, whose religious doctrine prohibits eating animal
flesh, also had findings to support a plant-based diet. Two cups of fruit and 21/2 cups of vegetables per
day are recommended for a reference 2,000-calorie intake, with higher
or lower amounts depending on the calorie level.
-- Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables each day.
-- Consume 3 cups per day of fat-free or low-fat milk or equivalent milk
products.

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, San
Francisco, concluded that an extremely low-fat vegan diet and exercise may
help prevent prostate cancer and even affect how quickly a tumor grows. That's more than
twice the amount in the average diet, but if the scientists are right, eating
that much fiber could reduce the risk of colon cancer by 40%, reports the
Harvard Men's Health Watch.

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-- Consume a sufficient amount of fruits and vegetables while staying
within energy needs.

About the Washington Interscholastic Nutrition Forum
Comprised of coaches, student-athletes, registered dietitians and
nutrition experts, the WINForum is dedicated to promoting better nutrition
education for young athletes in order to build lifelong healthy eating habits.

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The National
Cancer Institute seems to support Ornish's findings because they also
recommend "a diet low in fat and high in plant foods like fruits and
vegetables in order to decrease cancer risk. That's where coaches can play a role ," Doornink added.com.

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Fans of
Gentry's cuisine include vegans and non-vegans, including health-conscious
celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Kirsten Dunst, Tobey McGuire and Pierce
Brosnan. He spent one
season with the New York Giants in 1978 and was a fullback, running back and
special teams player with the Seattle Seahawks from 1979-1984. Doornink
now practices medicine in Yakima at the Cornerstone Medical Clinic.

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Ornish became famous after discovering that exercise and a low-fat vegan
diet can reverse serious heart disease without medication.com.

Dietary Guidelines
In January 2005, the USDA released a new set of dietary guidelines which
includes daily exercise along with a healthy, balanced diet.winforum.

A Harvard study,
for example, found that over six years, the men who ate the most fiber
(averaging 28.

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"People are amazed that vegan food tastes so good," said Ann Gentry, chef,
restaurateur and author of the "Real Food Daily Cookbook. Dan Doornink discuss proper nutrition
for student athletes at the ninth annual WIAA Coaches School August 5-6 in
Yakima, Washington.m. Doornink starred at Wapato High School and
Washington State University before his eight-year NFL career.
-- Consume 5.

Also in this issue:
* Staying healthy in your car: Equipment and precautions
* Hot flashes in men
* Viagra, sex, and the heart

The Harvard Men's Health Watch is available from Harvard Health
Publications , the publishing division of Harvard Medical School, for $24 per
year. Subscribe at http://www.

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" The males had
"lower-than-average serum cholesterol levels and blood pressure and their
overall cancer death rate was about half that of the general population." "Not only are my
recipes healthy, but they are easy to prepare. Dan Doornink Discusses How Good Nutrition Fuels Peak Performance

SEATTLE, More than 500 Washington state high school
coaches and athletic administrators will have an opportunity to listen to
former Seattle Seahawks running back Dr.
The Institutes of Medicine have set new daily fiber intake targets for men
at 38 grams for those under 50 and 30 grams for men over 50.health.