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Delta Body & Soul Newsletter

NEWSLETTER DATE MAY 2011

Lead Story Headline

T he Lower Nelson stated, “I figured it was just an- Special points of

other program that would come and go interest:
Mississippi
Delta has seen and not really have any impact on my
health, but it really worked for me this  May 8, 2011, Mother’s
many interven-
time!” Mr. Nelson credits DBS newslet- Day
tion and research
programs. Mil- ters and following the principles taught in
 May 30, 2011, Memo-
lions of dollars the DBS program including how to in-
crease whole grains, fruits, vegetables rial Day
have been poured
into this region, and physical activity and decrease con-
 Congratulations to all
Cholesterol: over the past dec- sumption of fats, salts, and sugars for
high school and college
What You Need ades, to remedy losing almost 20 pounds over the six
to Know (Cont’d graduates!
low literacy rates, month program. In addition, he showed a
poverty, and to marked improvement in clinical indices
slow the onslaught of the obesity epi- including weight, blood pressure, Choles-
demic. Many Delta residents have be- terol at the close of the project.
come weary of intervention programs We congratulate Mr. Nelson for his com-
including Moorhead, MS resident, Ear- mitment to changing his lifestyle to lead a
nest Nelson. Mr. Nelson joined Delta healthier life through lessons learned
Body and Soul (DBS) at his church, while participating in the DBS program!
Higher Heights, under the leadership of participating in the DBS program!
Rev. Gary Perryman.

Inside this issue:

Secondary Story Headline
It may be a surprise that cholesterol itself
isn't bad. In fact, cholesterol is just one of
the many substances created and used by
our body to keep us healthy. All the cho-
lesterol we need is naturally produced by
our body. But, cholesterol also comes
from the food we eat, specifically prod-
ucts made from animals including meat
and dairy products. There are two types
of cholesterol: "good" (HDL cholesterol)
and "bad. (LDL cholesterol)". HDL is the
"good" cholesterol which helps keep
LDL (bad) cholesterol from sticking to Success Story 1
artery walls which can clog your arter-
ies. A healthy level of HDL may also
protect against heart attack and stroke,
while low levels of HDL cholesterol Cholesterol 1
(less than 40 mg/dl ) have been shown to
increase heart disease risk. If you need to
increase your HDL cholesterol levels,
research shows that regular physical ac- Points of Interest 1
tivity can help your body do that. Also,
reducing intake of trans fat and saturated
fat, quitting smoking, and maintaining a Cholesterol (cont’d) 2

Recipe 2
It may be a surprise that cholesterol itself isn't bad. In fact, cholesterol is just one of the many substances created and used by our
body to keep us
DELTA BODY & SOUL NEWSLETTER
All the cholesterol we
naturally produced by
But, cholesterol also comes from the food we eat, specifically products made from animals including meat and dairy products.
There are two types of cholesterol: "good" (HDL cholesterol) and "bad. (LDL cholesterol)". HDL is the
“ BODY & SOUL
REALLY HELPED ME Cholesterol (cont. from page 1)
TO IMPROVE. EATING
RIGHT AND EXERCIS- LDL cholesterol is often called
ING IS THE KEY” "bad" cholesterol. When too
much LDL (greater than 100
mg/dl) circulates in the blood, it
——bro. Earnest nelson
Higher heights church can clog arteries, increasing
Moorhead, Mississippi your risk for heart attack and
stroke. Weight gain, low levels
of physical activity, eating
foods high in saturated fat, trans
fat and cholesterol can increase
"good" cholesterol which LDL levels. People can also
helps keep LDL (bad) cho- produce too much LDL choles-
terol naturally in their body. To
decrease LDL levels avoid
Body & Soul
Contact Info. foods high in saturated fat, trans
fat, and cholesterol, maintain a
healthy weight, and increase
Emanuel Edmond
(662) 390-6432 physical activity. If high blood
cholesterol runs in your family,
Curtis Anderson lifestyle modifications may not
(662) 390-3960 be enough to help lower your
LDL blood cholesterol. Every-
Stephanie Gilmore one is different, so work with
(662) 390-3169 your doctor to find a treatment
plan that's best for you.
Lisa Humphreys, PhD
Foods such as oatmeal, beans
(225) 892-3727
(kidney, navy, black etc.), fish
like tuna and salmon (baked or
lightly sautéed), 1/4 cup of al-
Sources: monds or walnuts everyday
American Heart instead of snacks like chips or
Association candy can help you to lower
your cholesterol levels.
Web MD
Remember, it's important to
Heart.org know your total cholesterol
(should be less than 200 mg/dl)
Mayo Clinic number and levels of "good"
and "bad" cholesterol. Keep
aware of your numbers through
regular screenings at commu-
nity health events and through
your doctor. Those currently
with high cholesterol should
have their cholesterol checked
several times every year.
Cholesterol Quiz!T
1. Only adults can have
their cholesterol checked.
False-Fatty buildup begins in
childhood and progress to adult-
hood. Children from high risk
families should always be
checked.
2. All I need to know is my total
blood cholesterol number.
False– It is important to know
your LDL and HDL cholesterol
levels as well as triglycerides.
Triglycerides are also fat in the
blood. People with high choles-
terol often have high triglyc-
erides.
3. If I have high cholesterol, the
only thing I can do is take medi-
cation.
False– Check your habits. Do
you smoke? Eat a lot of saturated
fat? Physically inactive? These
all play a role in your cholesterol
levels.
4. High cholesterol puts me at
risk for heart attack and stroke.
True– Fatty deposits can block
blood flow to the heart and brain
and cause heart attack and stroke.
5. Thin people don’t have to
worry about high cholesterol.
False-Overweight people are
more likely to have high choles-
terol, but size is NOT an indica-
tor of cholesterol levels.
healthy.
PAGE 2 need is
our body.
Great Bean Chili
Beans can help lower choles-
terol because they are high in
soluble fiber!
 2 cups chopped onion
 1 Table spoon olive oil
 3 garlic cloves, minced
 4 cups water, divided
 2 tablespoons sugar
 2 tablespoons chili powder
 2 tablespoons Worcestershire
sauce
 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced
tomatoes, do not drain
 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can chick-
peas (garbanzo beans), rinsed
and drained
 1 (15-ounce) can black
beans, rinsed and drained
 1 (15-ounce) can kidney
beans, rinsed and drained
 1 (16-ounce) can cannellini
beans or other white beans,
rinsed and drained
 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
 1/2 cup (2 ounces) reduced-
fat shredded cheddar cheese
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven
over medium-high heat. Add
onion and garlic; sauté 3 min-
utes or until tender. Add 3 cups
water and next 8 ingredients
(through cannellini beans),
stirring to combine.
Combine remaining cup of
water and tomato paste in a
bowl, stirring with a whisk until
blended. Stir tomato paste mix-
ture into bean mixture. Bring to
a boil; reduce heat, and simmer
5 minutes or until thoroughly
heated. Ladle soup into bowls.
Top with low-fat cheese.