Akita Suggagaki
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Here is a letter I sent to our hospital where I work:
As someone with coronary artery disease I try to improve my diet and exercise. The American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, American Cancer Association, and The American Medical Association, among others, have recommended limiting saturated fat and trans fat, red meat and replacing them with non-saturated fats from nuts and vegetables. That means, minimizing intake of processed meats such as bacon, sausage, lunch meats, and hot dogs. Instead, choose plant-based options of fruit and vegetable and meals that are low in fat, sodium, and added sugars. It is counterculture and difficult. The hospital does not help much. Often the pre-made salads have cheese and vegetables are often cooked with butter or bacon.
How great it would be if our hospital would focus on healthy foods rather than the fried, processed, fatty and salty foods that are so prevalent in our society. At least make sure we always have whole food plant based options for those of us who are trying to stay healthy.
As someone with coronary artery disease I try to improve my diet and exercise. The American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, American Cancer Association, and The American Medical Association, among others, have recommended limiting saturated fat and trans fat, red meat and replacing them with non-saturated fats from nuts and vegetables. That means, minimizing intake of processed meats such as bacon, sausage, lunch meats, and hot dogs. Instead, choose plant-based options of fruit and vegetable and meals that are low in fat, sodium, and added sugars. It is counterculture and difficult. The hospital does not help much. Often the pre-made salads have cheese and vegetables are often cooked with butter or bacon.
How great it would be if our hospital would focus on healthy foods rather than the fried, processed, fatty and salty foods that are so prevalent in our society. At least make sure we always have whole food plant based options for those of us who are trying to stay healthy.
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