Sonia's Healthy Corner

Lentils are so yummy and you can make many culinary creations with them!

When we eat lots of fiber, we feed our fiber-eating bacteria. These kinds of bacteria give us back all sorts of health-promoting substances, including short-chain fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.

Good bacteria in our gut also produce organic acids, like lactic acid, which help lower the pH of our colon. Plant-based diets appear to shift the makeup of the bacteria in our gut, resulting in a significantly lower stool pH. The more plant-based, the lower the pH.

When we eat lots of animal protein, we produce more ammonia in our gut, which in turn increases the pH of our stool. A higher pH in our colon may promote the creation of carcinogens from bile acid that put us at higher risk for colon cancer.

How long does it take to lower the pH of our stool on a plant-based diet? As little as two weeks.

Replace just two servings of red meat with lentils, chickpeas, split peas, or beans a few days a week. Not only does that impact our pH, but we can get other health benefits, too. Research shows a significant improvement in fasting blood sugars and insulin levels––along with the improvements in lowering cholesterol and triglycerides––when eating legumes instead of meat.

Watch the video “Stool pH and Colon Cancer” at see.nf/StoolPH to learn more.

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It’s today! Come cool off 😎 from this hot weather 🥵 and enjoy some good food with us!

Are you interested in discovering how to incorporate a delicious diet without feeling like you're missing out on your favorite foods? Come join us for our Hands on Healthy Cooking event on Tuesday, August 18 at 5:30 pm at the Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library. Please note that space is limited, and registration is necessary. You can register by scanning the QR code or by calling our front desk at 619-527-3404.

Running out of ideas for a yummy and healthy dinner? Join us Friday July 31st at Mountain View/Beckwourth Library at 4pm and get inspired to make a tasty and budget-friendly recipe that is nutritious and delicious!

Are you interested in discovering how to incorporate a delicious diet without feeling like you're missing out on your favorite foods? Come join us for our Hands on Healthy Cooking event on Tuesday, August 18 at 5:30 pm at the Mountain View/Beckwourth Branch Library. Please note that space is limited, and registration is necessary. You can register by scanning the QR code or by calling our front desk at 619-527-3404.

My San Diego peeps! Join us and get some creative culinary ideas for everyday wellness!

Want to learn how to create mocktails that offer complex flavors, clean ingredients, and the social experience of cocktails without the negative effects of alcohol?
Join me Tuesday, July 28, at San Diego Oasis Rancho Bernardo at 11am for class 2601 – Summer Bliss Mocktails and start your SMART Happy Hour one sip at a time! Click on this link for more details:

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As a small business owner, I find the different Chambers of commerce networking events very instrumental for connecting with other businesses, local clients, referral partners and community leaders. Thank you San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce for your monthly First Friday Breakfast mixers!
I even won a beautiful bouquet 💐