Healthy Habits -> Foods that resemble the human body

A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye. The pupil, iris and radiating lines

look just like the human eye.. And YES, science now shows carrots greatly enhance

blood flow to and function of the eyes.
A Tomato has four chambers and is red. The heart has four chambers and

is red. All of the research shows tomatoes are loaded with lycopine and are indeed

pure heart and blood food.
Grapes hang in a cluster that has the shape of the heart. Each grape looks

like a blood cell and all of the research today shows grapes are also profound heart

and blood vitalizing food.
A Walnut looks like a little brain, a left and right hemisphere, upper

cerebrums and lower cerebellums. Even the wrinkles or folds on the nut are just like

the neo-cortex. We now know walnuts help develop more than three (3) dozen

neuron-transmitters for brain function.
Kidney Beans actually heal and help maintain kidney function and yes,

they look exactly like the human kidneys.
Celery, Bok Choy, Rhubarb and many more look just like bones. These

foods specifically target bone strength. Bones are 23% sodium and these foods

are 23% sodium. If you don't have enough sodium in your diet, the body pulls it

from the bones, thus making them weak. These foods replenish the skeletal

needs of the body.
Avocadoes, Eggplant and Pears target the health and function of

the womb and cervix of the female - they look just like these organs. Today's

research shows that when a woman eats one avocado a week, it balances

hormones, sheds unwanted birth weight, and prevents cervical cancers. And

how profound is this? It takes exactly nine (9) months to grow an avocado from

blossom to ripened fruit. There are over 14,000 photolytic chemical constituents

of nutrition in each one of these foods (modern science has only studied

and named about 141 of them).
Figs are full of seeds and hang in twos when they grow. Figs

increase the mobility of male sperm and increase the numbers of Sperm

as well to overcome male sterility.
Sweet Potatoes look like the pancreas and actually balance the

glycemic index of diabetics.
Olives assist the health and function of the ovaries
Oranges , Grapefruits, and other Citrus fruits look just like the

mammary glands of the female and actually assist the health of the breasts

and the movement of lymph in and out of the breasts.
Onions look like the body's cells. Today's research shows onions

help clear waste materials from all of the body cells. They even produce

tears which wash the epithelial layers of the eyes. A working companion,

Garlic, also helps eliminate waste materials and dangerous free radicals from the body.

Travel Day -> WV, NV, NE, CO & ND

35. West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian region of the Southern United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the northeast and Maryland to the east.
Admission into statehood: June 20, 1863
Abbreviation: WV
Nickname: The Mountain State
Capital: Charleston
CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES OF WEST VIRGINIA
 CLICK HERE FOR FUN FACTS ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA
CLICK HERE TO READ 'DUMB LAWS' IN WEST VIRGINIA

36. Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in one single county, Clark County, which contains the Las Vegas–Paradise metropolitan area, where the state's three largest incorporated cities are located. Nevada's capital is Carson City. Nevada is largely desert and semiarid, with much of it located within the Great Basin. Areas south of the Great Basin are located within the Mojave Desert, while Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains lie on the western edge. Approximately 86% of the state's land is owned by the U.S. federal government under various jurisdictions, both civilian and military.
Admission into statehood: October 31, 1864
Abbreviation: NV
Nickname: The Silver State
Capital: Carson City
CLICK HERE FOR FUN FACTS ABOUT NEVADA
CLICK HERE TO VIEW A SLIDESHOW OF A GHOST TOWN - BROKEN HILLS
CLICK HERE TO VIEW A SLIDESHOW OF NEVADA

37. Nebraska is a state on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States. Its state capital is Lincoln and its largest city is Omaha, on the Missouri River. The state is crossed by many historic trails, but it was the California Gold Rush that first brought large numbers here.
Admission into statehood: March 1, 1867
Abbreviation: NE Nickname: The Cornhusker State
Capital: Lincoln

CLICK HERE FOR FUN FACTS ABOUT NEBRASKA
 CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS ON NEBRASKA

38. Colorado is the U.S. state that encompasses most of the Southern Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains. Colorado is part of the Western United States, the Southwestern United States, and the Mountain States.
Admission into statehood: August 1, 1876
Abbreviation: CO Nickname: The Centennial State - because it was admitted to the Union in 1876
Capital: Denver

 CLICK HERE FOR FUN FACTS ABOUT COLORADO CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE COLORADO RIVER & STREAMS

39. North Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States, along the Canadian border. The state is bordered by Manitoba and Saskatchewan to the north, Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south and Montana to the west.
Admission into statehood: November 2, 1889
Abbreviation: ND Nickname: The Peace Garden State
Capital: Bismarck
CLICK HERE FOR FUN FACTS ABOUT NORTH DAKOTA
CLICK HERE FOR A TOUR OF THE INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDENS
CLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTOS OF THE NORTH DAKOTA LANDSCAPE

2nd Annual Talent Show & Tell

For the 2nd year, the SFP Computer Learning Center hosted Neighborhood Networks Week: Get to know your neighbors day by celebrating with the 2nd Annual SFP Talent Show & Tell.  Upon arrival guests were treated to the talents of our fellow artisans and craftswomen who showed off photography, oil paintings and needlework.

Raffle table featuring handmade crafts:

Look at the delicious food that the ladies made:


Your crazy Emcee (aka Computer Facilitator):

For our Live Performances category we had a sing-a-long accompanied by the saxophone, a duo performing Honey Bun from the musical South Pacific, poem recitations, plant demonstrations, singing and a lesson on the Russian language.  Check out the awesome performances:

Our fabulous guests:

Thank you to everyone who attended, participated and supported the 2nd Annual Talent Show & Tell.

Healthy Habits -> Fall at the Farmers Market

Check out the farmers market for fall produce.  Here are some things you can expect to see:

Belgian Endive

If you’re looking for a low-cal vegetable that packs a heavy nutritional punch, Belgian endive – or French endive, chicory or witloof, as it is also known – is an excellent source of vitamins A and C and a great source of fiber, all for less than 8 calories per cup! Although available year round, Belgian endive peaks in late fall (November) and is generally good through early spring. When shopping for Belgian endive, look for smooth, pale yellow or white leaves that appear crisp in texture. Endives are best when steamed and their shape lends them well to serving as a vessel for various fillings. In addition, endives are delicious in salad or braised and served with a pot roast.

Broccoli

A member of the cabbage family, broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin C – providing 245% of your recommended daily allowance per 1 cup serving – as well as vitamin K and vitamin A. A multi-talented little vegetable, broccoli is thought to have excellent anti-cancer properties. The phytonutrient indole, for example, suppresses a chemical that is thought to support tumor growth, while sulforophane is thought to detoxify the body, flushing out potentially carcinogenic substances. As such, studies have linked the consumption of broccoli with a reduced risk of cancers of the bladder, liver, lung, colon, breast, ovaries and prostate. In addition, broccoli is an excellent source of bone-fortifying calcium and a great source of folic acid, which is thought to reduce the risk of birth defects. Broccoli can be eaten raw or cooked, but recent studies suggest that if you do plan on cooking it, steaming is the best way to preserve all of the vegetables various enzymes and nutrients.

Brussels Sprouts

Another member of the cabbage – or brassica – family, Brussels sprouts are also much touted for their cancer-fighting properties. However, Brussels sprouts in particular are often touted for their fiber, containing 4 grams of equal parts soluble and insoluble fiber. In addition, these teeny tiny cabbages are also thought to provide significant cardiovascular benefits and help reduce the risk of osteoarthritis, a degenerative form of arthritis that often occurs with aging. Although available year round, Brussels sprouts peak in the fall. They are best cooked whole or sliced in half, and are tasty when steamed or sauteed and served as a side dish.

Cabbage

Available year round in grocery stores, cabbage will be at its best – and readily available at your local farmers’ market – towards the end of fall. As the head of the cabbage family, cabbage provides all of the health benefits of broccoli and Brussels sprouts, but, when juiced and drunk over the course of 10 days, can dramatically reduce the amount of time it takes to heal a peptic ulcer! When cooking cabbage – or just about any cruciferous vegetable – it’s important to note that breaking it apart – either through slicing, cutting or chewing – activates myrosinase enzymes, which in turn aid the release of anti-carcinogenic glucosinolates. Although these enzymes are denatured when you cook cabbage, you can preserve the amount of glucosinolates by slicing or chopping the cabbage and then letting it sit for between 10 and 15 minutes before lightly cooking, steaming or sautéing for no more than 5 minutes.

Cauliflower

Guess what? This one’s another member of the cabbage family, it’s only real distinction being that it lacks the chlorophyll necessary to give it the vibrant green hue of its relatives. But if there’s one advantage cauliflower does have, it’s that it is so darn adaptable! Miss eating carb-laden mash potatoes or having your stir fry over rice? Cauliflower makes a believable – yet far healthier – alternative (and with just a flip of the food processor switch!) And, new research shows that if you sprinkle your cauliflower with the spice turmeric, you can reduce the severity of prostate cancer, both in terms of tumor growth and metastasis. Although people generally only eat the heads of the cauliflower (known as the curds), the stem and leaves are also edible and can be used to add some extra flavor to soup stocks.

Celeriac

Peaking in October, celeriac – which is often referred to as celery root, knob celery, and turnip rooted celery – is by far one of the ugliest vegetables, but certainly one of the healthiest. An excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B6, magnesium and manganese, celeriac is thought to lower blood pressure and may also help to reduce stroke risk, with one study from Harvard University suggesting that men who ate nine servings a day of celeriac and other potassium-rich foods had a 38% reduced risk of stroke. When purchasing celeriac, look for firm, small-to-medium, sprout-free roots. The nutritional benefits of celeriac are best preserved when the root is sliced and added to salads, although it is also delicious when boiled (which helps to dilute this root-vegetables somewhat pungent taste) and added to soups or stocks.

Onions

Yes, onion’s are available year round, but they are truly at their peak in the fall and winter. A true staple in the kitchen, onions are used to add flavor to sauce, soup, stew, eggs, salads or heck, even as a side dish all on their lonesome! Sulfur, the compound in the onion that gives it that great taste, also provides many of its health benefits. For example, sulfur is though to reduce blood pressure and may also help to regulate blood cholesterol. In addition, onions are rich in chromium, which is thought to help prevent fluctuations in blood glucose levels, and contains a number of flavonoids that promote gastrointestinal health and reduce the risk of several types of cancer. Still not convinced? Onions have a number of anti-inflammatory agents that can help reduce the severity of symptoms associated with arthritis, asthma, and even the respiratory inflammation associated with good ol’ seasonal cold and flu!

Pumpkin

If there were ever a symbol that fall has arrived, it’s the pumpkin! In fact, pumpkin is such a great fall vegetable, that tomorrow we’ll be dedicating an entire post to these tubby orange orbs and we’ll be following up with a whole slew of Primal-approved – and fall friendly – recipes!

Spinach

We’ve said it before, but we’ll say it again: Spinach is one heck of a vegetable! Spinach is a great source of vitamin K and vitamin A, as well as folate, magnesium and iron. In terms of specific health benefits, the various compounds in spinach are thought to help reduce the risk of several types of cancer, including tumors of the stomach, prostate, and skin, and also act as an anti-inflammatory to reduce the severity of symptoms associated with asthma, arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. When shopping for spinach, look for firm, crisp, deep green leaves. Spinach is great as a base for salads, delicious when added to soups or casseroles to provide bulk or simply on its own, cooked, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with salt and black pepper.

Zucchini

There is much debate surrounding whether zucchini is technically a summer or fall vegetable – and even more debate over whether zucchini is a fruit or a vegetable! – but suffice to say, it’s around for most of the fall and definitely makes for a hearty addition to most fall dishes. Zucchini is perhaps best known for its vitamin C content, but also is considered a good source of vitamin A and lutein, which is important for eye health, as well as folate and potassium. In addition, zucchini can promote blood health, with studies suggesting that this tasty vegetable can support capillary health and lower high homocysteine levels.

Read more: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/fall-vegetables/#ixzz25XAhBW8I

 

Thanks Jean B. for the Healthy Habits suggestion ;)

September Schedule

Tues. September 4
  9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only
1:15-4:45 Open Lab  

Weds. September 5
 9:15-12:00 Open Lab
1:15-2:15 Fun with Keyboarding – Learn the keyboard using thought-provoking exercises. Not only is this class helpful for your typing skills, it gets your brain going AND we have a lot of fun!
2:15-4:45 Open Lab  

Thurs. September 6
9:15-12:00 CLOSED 2:00 Talent Show & Tell  

Tues. September 11
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only
1:15-4:45 Open Lab  

Weds. September 12
9:15-12:00 Open Lab
1:15-2:15 English as a Second Language
2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. September 13
9:15-12:00 Open Lab
1:15-3:15 Open Lab
3:15-4:45 Literati Challenge! – Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.  

CLOSED
Tuesday, September 18th
Wednesday, September 19th
Thursday, September 20th  

Tues. September 25
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only
1:15-4:45 Open Lab  

Weds. September 26
9:15-12:00 Open Lab
1:15-2:15 Travel Day - This month we’ll be visiting West Virginia, Nevada, Nebraska, Colorado & North Dakota. Sign-up sheet on bulletin board. As always, the links will be posted on the BLOG for the home users!
2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. September 27
9:15-12:00 Open Lab
1:15-2:15 Newsletter/Bulletin Board Class – Help with the monthly newsletter and the bulletin board in the lobby. Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.
2:15-4:45 Open Lab