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Eating Clean – What it means and what it can do for your life Eating Clean has been a buzz word for some time now. Less about diet and more about a way of life – and a focus on eating primarily unprocessed foods, it is a concept that many in The Leader area have embraced. Lorraine Cherry said that as a result of reading several of Michael Pollan’s books like the Omnivore’s Dilemma and In Defense of Food, she strongly believes in the importance of eating real food. “I try to avoid any packaged food that has more than four ingredients or has unrecognizable chemical ingredients,” she said. “I don’t eat lowfat dairy foods or baked goods, which not only don’t taste very good but also make up for the fat content with more sugar. When I want to eat vegetarian, I don’t reach for fake meats that have the flavor profile pumped up with chemicals and artificial flavors. I trend towards a lot of traditional ethnic foods which are typically made with fresh, seasonal ingredients and have been the backbone of regional cuisines for centuries.” I became more interested in the

concept two years ago, although I wouldn’t have known to call it clean eating. I have Crohn’s Disease, which is an auto-immune disease, and after experiencing a particularly bad flare, I was ready to try anything to feel better in addition to my medicine. A blogger turned me on to a book called Breaking the Vicious Cycle by Elaine Gottschall which touts the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. In a nutshell, the Specific Carbohydrate Diet is sort of similar to the Paleo diet and limits the eating of complex carbohydrates. Prohibited foods include cereal grains, potatoes and lactose-containing dairy products. The theory is that certain people have a harder time breaking down complex carbs and that in turn causes inflammation in the body. I love bread more than I love chocolate. But as I mentioned, I was desperate, so I tried it. My flare subsided and I lost 15 pounds to boot. The diet wasn’t easy and I’ve since eased up on it – the author of the above book recommends it as a lifelong habit – but I do pay more attention to what I eat now and have made an effort to See Clean, P. 2B

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Between decking the halls, visiting family and attending holiday parties, it may seem like there is little time to maintain a workout routine during the holiday season. While the holiday season is an especially busy time of year, men and women who plan and stay dedicated to their routines do not need to let their health fall by the wayside until January. Those who struggle to keep the weight off understand the importance of maintaining both a consistent fitness schedule and healthy eating habits. This may be challenging when the rich foods and parties synonymous with the holiday season are around to threaten healthy habits. Here’s how to stay on course. • Establish a regular exercise date. Treat exercise as any other obligation on the calendar. Make it a necessity and not a luxury. Schedule time for workouts, even if it means removing something else from your agenda. • DonÕt worry about the length of your workouts. If youÕre accustomed to an hourlong workout but cannot fit in more than 20 minutes on some days, donÕt skip the workout simply because itÕs shorter. Make the most of that time by targeting larger, core muscles. • Change your schedule. You may need to alter your daily schedule to fit in gym workouts or other exercise. Try getting up earlier and heading out prior to work or school. This will open up time throughout the rest of your day, and you can use that time to meet the demands of the holiday season. • Get a trainer or a workout buddy. ItÕs far easier to blow off a workout when you go it alone. However, if you have a workout partner who is counting on you and vice versa, you may be less inclined to miss a workout Ñ even when youÕre not especially motivated to hit the gym. • Try new activities. Workouts need not be limited to exercises in the gym. Plenty of activities work

the body and burn calories. Sledding, ice skating, skiing, and snowboarding are just a few winter sports that can help you stay in shape. • Choose a hotel with a pool or gym. If holiday travel is on your itinerary, select a hotel that has fitness equipment. This way you can keep up with your routine. Even swimming a few laps in an indoor pool can provide a cardiovascular workout while youÕre on vacation. Remember, it only takes a two-week break from exercise to experience a fitness regression, and you will only have to work harder to get back to your current fitness level if you let exercise slide too long. • Add short, high-intensity exercises. Burn more calories in less time with high-intensity workouts. This way you wonÕt need to schedule as much time for workouts but will still get the benefit of exercise. • Transform chores into exercise opportunities. See that vacuum cleaner, rake or broom as a piece of exercise equipment. While cleaning up for holiday company, turn on the radio and get your heart pumping, too. Do leg raises while youÕre preparing meals or do some pushups off of the kitchen counter. • Use your bodyweight. Even if you canÕt make it to the gym, rely on your own body resistance for a thorough workout. Pushups, squats, burpees, mountain climbers, jumping rope, and lunges are some exercises that rely on bodyweight for effectiveness. • Periodically exercise during the day. If you have a few free moments here and there during the day, use these opportunities to exercise. By the end of the day, you may find you squeezed in an entire workoutÕs worth of exercise over the course of several 10-minute intervals. Exercise and fitness do not have to play second fiddle to other holiday activities. Make time for workouts, and you will be ahead of the game come the new year.

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parents, Robin and Joe, who began an anxiety-filled drive from San Antonio to Houston. ROAD TO RECOVERY “Receiving calls from Dr. Kitagawa, a nurse and from one of Andrew’s co-workers, while en route to Houston, we knew his condition was really bad,” recalls Robin. “Dr. Kitagawa wanted us to see Andrew before starting surgery but explained a time would come where he couldn’t wait any longer. That time came before Joe and I reached the hospital.” Following a seven-and-a-half-hour surgery to remove damaged portions of Braunschweig’s skull and brain, Robin and Joe met Dr. Kitagawa. Learning about their son’s multiple brain and spinal fractures and how these injuries might alter his cognitive and physical abilities, Robin later wrote on social media, “The depth and pain of despair were beyond words.” Over the next 36 weeks, Braunschweig underwent three more brain surgeries at Memorial Hermann-TMC and extensive rehabilitation therapy at TIRR Memorial Hermann. Robin resigned from her job and moved to Houston to care for her son. LEARNING OF EMERGENCY CARE One day, while accompanying Braunschweig to rehabilitation therapy and grateful for his record-breaking progress, Robin expressed thanks

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Clean from P. 1B cut out processed foods. At any rate, it gave me more of an appreciation for what food can do for you when you are eating the right things for your body. And I’m certainly not the only one who feels this way. Garden Oaks resident Tana Taylor had three babies in five years. In January of last year she promised herself that she would start thinking about her own well-being and started going to classes at the YMCA on 34th St. There she met instructor Katy Wood and eventually joined her monthly clean eating challenge which is a private Facebook group that shares recipes and motivates participants to exercise. Always a veggie lover, Taylor said that her participation made her think more about how she was preparing them. She made an effort to avoid preservatives and to choose better snacks. Taylor also said she took a hard look at how much her family ate out and started to cook a lot more at home. Instead of pasta, her family had zoodles (zucchini noodles). They found they all were crazy about a ground turkey and sweet potato skillet recipe. Taylor gave up sugar. Now 50 pounds lighter,

Taylor feels great and has a lot more energy to chase her kids. She is just one of the success stories from the Facebook group that Katy Wood administers along with Nicole Hartman and Morgan Shields. They are all Beachbody coaches but Wood says that while they use the company’s tools, purchasing Beachbody’s products is not a pre-requisite for joining the group. Each week, they send seven different recipes along with lunch suggestions. These might come from Pinterest or from their own favorite meals. The recipes are low carb and low sugar with minimal dairy. They also offer substitution suggestions, like coconut flour in brownies or cauliflower pizza crust. There are also theme days – like Motivation Monday and Transformation Tuesday where participants are encouraged to document their success. Sweaty selfies are encouraged too as exercise is a key component of the program. “It’s moms uplifting moms,” said Wood. “There’s a lot of positivity among the women.” Wood also notes that the spouses and partners of par-

ticipants report benefits too because they eat the same things during the challenge. Another approach with many similarities is taken by Bayou City CrossFit Coach Lori Reilly who also helps her clients with their nutrition when asked. Reilly says it’s not only what you eat but how much and when that impacts your overall health. Reilly looks to proteins, good fats like avocado and coconut oil, and slow digesting carbs including plenty of leafy green vegetables with fruit in moderation to make the bulk of her diet. She avoids gluten, dairy and sugar. For her it’s a performance based way of eating. As a CrossFit coach, she asks a lot of her body. Instead of three big meals a day, Reilly eats six smaller meals, one of them one to two hours before a workout and one 30 minutes after. She notes that everybody’s balance looks a little bit different. For her it’s 90 percent/10 percent, meaning that indulgences make up a tenth of what she eats. For others it may be 80 percent/20 percent. “You want to get yourself to the point where you are happy with eating clean,” she said.

thank us,” says Richter. “We’re honored to have played a part in Andrew’s great story.” “It was good to see the smiles of the emergency staff and know I’m a success story,” adds Braunschweig. “I feel great and have a few limitations, but nothing that has altered my life dramatically.” Reflecting on her son’s jour-

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Area Health Inspections Nov. 23 - Dec. 8

Below is a list of selected health inspections at area restaurants and other establishments. 77007 Graffiti’s At Union 2003 Union St. Routine Inspection (Nov. 30) Violations: 5 Violation 20-53(b): Owning/operating/causing to be operated a food preparation area without the food service manager having in his possession a food service manager’s certification. (Repeat) Violation 20-21.12(e)(2): Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils not immersed in proper chlorine solution for seven seconds. (Corrected on Site) Violation 20-21.11(a)(2): Kitchenware/food-contact surfaces of equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized: after each use or following interruption of operations during which time contamination may have occurred. Violation 20-21.19(g): Hand washing sign/icon/ poster not posted or visible at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees. (Repeat) 20-21.3(c)(2): Potentially hazardous food in hot storage not being held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. (Corrected on Site) Smashburger 1199 174 Yale St. Routine Inspection (Nov. 30) Violations: 2 Violation 20-21.23(b): Ceilings not non-absorbent in: walk-in refrigeration units/ food preparation area/storage areas/utensil and equipment washing areas/toilet rooms/vestibule. Violation 20-21.20(b)(3): Outside storage areas/enclosures not kept clean.

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Violations: 8 Violation 20-21.25(b)(5): Ventilation hood not installed above cooking equipment. Violation 20-21.14(d): Food equipment/utensils/ single-service articles stored in toilet room/vestibule/ garbage rooms/mechanical room/under unshielded sewer line/under open stair wells/or other source of contamination. Violation 20-21.5(i)(1)c: Dispensing utensil for bulk self-service not equipped with a handle. Violation 20-21.3(a)(7): Bulk packaged food: stored in food warehouse less than 6 inches from walls/stored on floor/stored in unapproved racks/stored in a manner that does not permit cleaning of the storage area. Violation 20-21.19(d): Hand-washing sink/soap dispensers/hand-drying devices/related fixtures not kept clean or in good repair. 20-21.10(i): Existing equipment: is not in good repair/is not capable of being maintained in sanitary condition/ is a food-contact surface that is toxic. Violation 20-21.11(a)(7): Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as necessary to keep the equipment free of accumula-

tion of dust/dirt/food particles/other debris. Violation 20-21.3(b)(9): Potentially hazardous food not maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit in cold storage.

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Brianna’s Restaurant 6002 Antoine Dr. Routine Inspection (Dec.

Violations: 5 Violation 20-21.22(a): Floors/floor covering not kept clean in food preparation area/food storage area/ dressing room/utensil-washing area/toilet room. (Repeat) Violation 20-21.24(a): Not providing at least 50 foot candles of light to working surface where food, utensils or equipment are utilized. (Repeat) Violation 20-21.24(b)(1): No shielding/coating/shatter-resistant protection provided for artificial lighting located in: food is exposed/ equipment washing/utensil washing line areas/equipment and utensil storage areas. (Repeat) Violation 20-21.11(a)(7): Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust/dirt/food particles/other debris Violation 20-21.3(b)(1): Refrigerated facility storing potentially hazardous food with no numerically scaled thermometer/no accurate indicating thermometer.

Frenchy’s Chicken #6 6314 Antoine Dr. Routine Inspection (Dec.

Violations: 8 20-21.28(a)(1): Food establishment and all parts of the property used not kept free of litter/items unnecessary for operation/items unnecessary for maintenance/nonfunctional equipment/unused equipment. Violation 20-21.22(a): Floors/floor covering not kept clean in food preparation area/food storage area/ dressing room/utensil-washing area/toilet room. (Repeat) Violation 20-21.11(a)(7): Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust/dirt/food particles/other debris. (Repeat) Violation 20-21.19(g): Hand washing sign/icon/ poster not posted or visible at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees. Violation 20-21.5(i)(1)c: Dispensing utensil for bulk self-service not equipped with a handle. Violation 20-21.3(a)(2)c: Using shipping containers, milk or produce crates at storage racks or support shelves. Violation 20-53(b): Owning/operating/causing to be operated a food preparation area without the food service manager having in his possession a food service manager’s certification. (Repat) Violation 20-21.8(f): Food employee not wearing an effective hair restraint/clothing that covers body hair while handling food or utensils.

(Corrected on Site) New Timmy Chan #12 5426 Antoine Dr. Routine Inspection (Nov. 23) Violations: 4 Violation 20-21.4(i): No temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment/maintenance of proper internal/holding refrigerated temperature of potentially hazardous food. Violation 20-21.5(a): Potentially hazardous food not kept at an internal temperature of 41 degrees fahrenheit or below 140 degrees fahrenheit or above when time is not used as a public health control during display/service. Violation 20-21.18(c): Toilet room with no tight fitting/ self-closing/solid doors. (Repeat) Violation 20-21.14(c)(1): Single-ser vice/single-use articles not stored at least 6 inches above the floor on dolly/pallet/rack/skid/stored in closed cartons to protect from contamination.

77092 Los Paisanos Carniceria & Taqueria 4402 Sherwood Ln. Routine Inspection (Nov. 23) Violations: 6 Violation 20-21.19(g): Hand washing sign/icon/ poster not posted or visible at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees. (Repeat) Violation 20-21.3(a)(2): Container of food not stored a minimum of 6 inches above the floor. (Corrected on Site) Violation 20-21.11(c)(3): Moist cloths used for cleaning nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment counters/dining table tops/shelves: not clean/being used improperly/not stored in sanitizing

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Theresa Elaine Gerken, 47, born Sept. 17, 1968, died Dec. 2. Gertrude Gurka Hairston, 89, born Jan. 18, 1926 in Chappell Hill, died Dec. 2. Hairston was a fighter having survived cancer twice. She is survived by her son, Rex Hairston and daughter Vonnie Jozwiak, sisters Leona McVicar and Nora Lewandowski, four grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Owen Edward Hatcher, 62, born July 5, 1953, died Nov. 29. Lena Bess Kimport, 98, born Sept. 22, 1917 in Ft. Worth, died Dec. 3. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and was a active member of Oaks Presbyterian Church as well as a longtime volunteer. Kimport served nearly 20 years of service with Meals on Wheels. She continued her commitment to help others with more than a decade of service at Manna re-sale shop. She is survived by her daughter Mindy Laird, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to: Volunteer Service Council, 4001 Hwy. 36 South, Brenham, TX 77833. www.brenhamvsc.com. Eileen Stewart McDonald, 89, born Nov. 21, 1926, died Dec. 5. Kathleen V. Pali, 76, born Jan. 25, 1939 in Alexandria, Va., died Dec. 4. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Louie Pali, sister Pamela Petitt, son David Pali and daughter Kimberly Copeland.

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Kudos to Lauren and Iain Simpson of Oak Forest! Not only are they both lovely neighbors and active in their community, but both have been featured in notable articles this past week. Iain, an employment law attorney, was named Appellate Lawyer of the Week in the current Texas Lawyer after he won a reversal from Houston’s First Court of Appeals on behalf of his client. Lauren, a Professor at University of Houston’s Law Center, was featured in an article on the University of Houston Law Center’s website entitled ‘UHLC Assistant Clinical Professor Simpson Gives Lessons in Nature’s Law’, written by Glenda Reyes and originally published by the University of Houston Law Center. The article is so beautifully written, I obtained permission to share it with our readers.

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Directory of local female health service professionals. Dr. Ana Torres Dr. Torres specializes in primary medical care for both adults and children. She is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. She has been providing medical care to patients in the Houston area for over 15 years. Her office is conveniently located in Oak Forest and offers weekend hours. 3527 Ella Blvd. • Houston, TX 77018 713-863-9200

Dr. Saffana Hassan Dr. Saffana Hassan is an allergist and immunologist whose primary field of treatment is asthma and allergy. She has received extensive training at the University of Texas Medical Branch. As a thoughtful and compassionate provider, she is also involved in helping at community hospitals. She spends her free time reading, painting, and being with her three children. 1533 Heights Blvd • Houston, TX 77008 713-869-4405

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Dr. Stephanie Fulton Dr. Fulton is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her practice consists of obstetrics, gynecology, and cosmetic procedures such as laser hair removal. She is a graduate of the University of Texas and completed residency at St. Vincent’s Medical Center where she was a Chief Resident. Dr. Fulton volunteers as part of the health team ministry of her church. 1740 W. 27 St. Suite 301 • Houston, TX 77008 713-880-2727 www.fultonobgyn.com

Dr. Becky J. Fredrickson Board Certified Ophthalmologist. Dr. Fredrickson has been practicing ophthalmology for over 10 years. She routinely sees patients for diabetes, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and ocular infections. She specializes in surgical procedures including eyelid lifts, eyelid cysts, cataract, Botox and Juvederm, and pterygia. 1740 W. 27th St. Suite 180 • Houston, TX 77008 713-864-8652 www.northwesteye.net

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Dr. Heena Thakkar Dr. Thakkar has been practicing Pediatrics in the Greater Heights area for over 40 years. She graduated from GS Medical College in Mumbai, India, and completed her residency at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. She specializes in complete care of children ages 0-21 years of age, and has received many awards including Physician of the Year, America’s Top Pediatricians and Texas Super Docs. 1740 W. 27th St., Suite 305 • Houston, TX 77008 713-861-4800 www.peekaboopediatrics.com

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Neighbors from P. 9B plants that serve either as host plants or as nectar sources for pollinators,” said Simpson. “But it wasn’t until this spring that I discovered my passion for pollinator-friendly gardening and threw myself into it head first.” Simpson’s garden has earned its certification as both a Certified Wildlife Habitat and a Monarch Waystation. For the latter certification, she adopted the name St. Julian’s Crossing (“SJC”) for her gardens. The natural resting spot is named after St. Julian the Hospitaller, the patron saint of travelers and innkeepers, because Monarch butterflies travel through it on their annual migration. Before starting SJC, Simpson got involved with the Oak Forest Community Garden and learned from the people she met, such as her mentor who has been working with butterfly gardens for about 20 years. “My mentor, along with others in our gardening group, taught me how to structure the garden, what plants to grow, and everything I needed to know,” said Simpson. Her passion for nature, life, and educating others has led her to start an outreach program using SJC as a springboard in order to inspire others to take up gardening for pollinators at their own home

and to reconnect with the outdoors. Simpson, who has taught Lawyering Skills and Strategies to first-year, part-time students for about five years at the Law Center, said she never thought she would find a passion other than writing and teaching before she started gardening. She is combining both her passions in order to make a difference and share her joy with others, even the kids in her community, who enjoy visiting her garden. “I like teaching because it makes me happy and makes me feel like I am doing something useful,” she said. “Gardening makes me feel like I am doing something meaningful because it is something that matters in that it makes life better.” Simpson said she still has much to learn about making her garden inviting to native plants, insects, and animals. She reaches out to different organizations, such as her Oak Forest Community Garden Group, Butterfly Enthusiasts of South East Texas, National Wildlife Federation, and the Native Plant Society of Texas, among others. If you are interested in starting your own pollinatorfriendly garden, visit Simpson’s “St. Julian’s Crossing

- wildlife habitat” Facebook page, where you can obtain educational information and news and view pictures of Simpson’s garden. Garden Oaks resident, Tina Sabuco, would like to congratulate her wife, Shellye Arnold, for being named one of Houston’s “Most Fascinating People” by the Houston Chronicle. Shellye is the CEO of Memorial Park Conservancy and, according to chron. com, “When the Memorial Park Conservancy announced Shellye Arnold as its new executive director back in April 2013, she was tasked with rebuilding the 1,500-acre green space from the effects of 2008’s Hurricane Ike and the 2011 drought. Though the master

plans have been controversial, Arnold remains steadfast that the proposed changes will help the park grow and thrive as the city evolves.” This comes on the heels of Memorial Park’s ground breaking today of The Eastern Glades -the first section of the “Master Plan” now being developed. For more information about the project, see http://houston.culturemap.com/news/ city-life/09-16-15-implementation-of-the-memorial-parkmaster-plan-is-underway-with-113acre-eastern-glades/ Thank you, Shellye! You are making a difference for generations to come in working so diligently to preserve and protect one of the most beautiful and beloved legacies in our city.

Tina Sabuco and Shellye Arnold of Garden Oaks

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