In-depth and nuanced discussions and complex topics; tuning in to turn it up live

ries of community engagement, and powerful action. This week, we are not going too far; let’s take a trip right across the Niagara Falls border.

I met Michael Anthony at an event in Toronto, and upon meeting him, I was intrigued. He shared with me that he was from Buffalo; I noticed that even though he was not from here, he seemed to know a lot of people. I decided to get to know a little bit about Michael and the work he does.

my show and speak to their elevated experience. It is not about getting a job and working for someone. I want young people to be able to identify with other young entrepreneurs on their level.”

Turn it Up Live has a broad target base, and to service them all, Michael selectively picks topics and shifts his marketing to accommodate each target base.

Career Path Ages 12-17 fessional insight and support towards furthering their careers and learning ways to reach new levels. The goal here is to educate and empower them to enhance their skills and knowledge.

The pandemic brought forth a lot of truths for us as a society. One of these truths is that working together on a global scale can shift the needle toward global restructuring. One of the most significant advantages is that it allows for a larger pool of resources and skills to be shared among members of a group. This can lead to greater economic and political power, which can be used to address issues affecting the group, such as discrimination, inequality, and social injustice.

Working together can help to create a sense of unity and solidarity among members of the group, which can strengthen their resolve and resilience in the face of adversity. It can also lead to increased awareness and understanding of the challenges facing a group of people across the world, which can help to build stronger alliances and support networks.

It is why we as a paper continue to stretch outside of Toronto, to bring the sto -

Michael introduced me to his organization Turn it Up! It is a service-oriented community-based organization mentoring, coaching, and guiding youth, and adults to achieve personal, financial, and emotional growth through education and empowerment.

One of his marketing tools for Turn it Up Productions is a podcast platform strategically named Turn it Up Live. It has become highly effective in delivering his message and creating a strong connection with his audience. He has found a way to create a more personal and intimate experience and build trust and credibility with the audience.

Turn it Up Live provides in-depth and nuanced discussions of complex topics, and when I spoke with Michael this week, he opened up a little more on what his goals are with Turn it Up!

“Each podcast, I target a different audience. I identify youth who have a mindset of growth, those who are serious. I have had grade seven and eights come on

This age group is provided with preparation material to direct them towards high school and throughout their high school career. The focus is the fundamentals of education and career choices. The goal here is to educate and empower them to find out what the student would like to do as a career and help streamline them with their course choices.

Career Path Ages 18-24

This age group is headed to post-secondary school, or already attending. They are provided with information, workshops, and programming to direct them in their desired career. The goal here is to educate and empower them so they have opportunities for internship or co-op programs that will provide experience within their career PATH.

Career Path Ages 25-Up

Information delivered to this group is focused on those who have likely completed post-secondary or have started to work within their career PATH. They receive pro -

What is the best nutritional advice ever given? Guess you will have to read on to see

W. GIFFORDJONES MD

DIANA GIFFORD-JONES

HEALTH REPORTER

How long has this column recommended a high-fibre diet? Since March 1978 when readers were informed that processed foods create a “slow assembly line” in the bowels. Now some of the world’s most highly regarded nutritional scientists at Imperial College London say dietary fibre is “The best health advice of all time!”

What is it about fibre that is so important? Soluble fibre dissolves in the stomach and can help lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels. Insoluble fibre passes through the digestive system, supporting a faster assembly line that moves waste out, reducing the risks for hemorrhoids and colon disease that creep up when hard stools loiter the bowels.

Experts agree that women need about 25-30 grams of fibre daily, and men about 30-35 grams. Children need substantial fibre too, but on average, North Americans are consuming only 15 grams of fibre a day.

Instead, most people are choosing too much processed food: white flour, sugar, low-quality breakfast cereal, chips, pies, processed meat, and ready meals, to name a few. One must shake the head when the benefits of fibre have been known for so long.

Dr. Denis Burkitt, an Irish researcher, reported decades ago that even disadvantaged populations in Africa consumed large amounts of fibre and had healthy bowel movements. Unlike better off Europeans, they did not suffer from constipation, and it was rare to see appendicitis and large bowel problems.

Most people won’t remember the

King George V battleship chasing the German battleship Bismarck in World War II, but the British captain was also a medical expert. He brought sacks of bran on board to fight the common ailment at sea of constipation. The bowels of the battleship and the sailors performed very well!

Going back further in history, Hippocrates, who lived from 460-370 BC, told the people of Athens that to keep healthy they should have large bulky bowel movements. He scrutinized the stools of his patients to diagnose problems and recommended bread, fruits and vegetables.

Today we know that whole wheat; fruits and vegetables are high in fibre. Bananas, tomatoes, prunes, celery and roasted almonds are also good choices. Don’t forget the old adage, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” The reason? An apple can contain over 3 grams of fibre.

Be sure food labels do not fool you. Look for the words “whole grain” or “whole wheat” on bread. One slice contains about two grams of fibre. Breads that are labelled

“With the upcoming podcasts, I am targeting communities where financial education is not broad. I want to continue to use my platform to educate, empower and provide strategy. We have to use the same strategies that have helped other communities become financially successful, pivot these strategies, and make them our own. A start is educating people on the systems that are not taught in schools, ones involving: stocks and trades, financial planning, health, and wealth, saving, you know teaching our youth how to make money work for them. Health awareness is also very important. We allow our politicians to serve us lower quality foods, and of course the other poison that they put in our communities. Many of us don’t know how to take care of our bodies. This is why I am bringing on this brilliant young doctor Dr. Dee Green; I want her to speak on her wealth of knowledge and impact our listeners, give them food for thought.”

I love it! What I love even more is that our community has grown; we encourage readers to support Michael Anthony and Turn it Up Productions; this is how we nation build.

“multigrain” may contain little or no fibre. How do you know if you’re getting sufficient fibre? Be like Hippocrates and have a look in the toilet bowl. Small, hard, stools are a problem. A high fibre diet will result in regular soft stools having the texture of bananas.

Fibre also fights obesity. One apple loaded with fibre has a filling effect. Wait a few minutes after eating one to note how it eliminates the hunger reflex.

Get “fibre smart” and begin the day with a bowl of high fibre cereal along with a banana, blueberries, or other fruits and nuts. Then select meals at lunch and dinner that provide more fibre. Pass on the processed options. Desserts don’t need to be loaded with unhealthy calories. Apple crumble is an example of a high fibre dessert.

No one can claim that fibre is bad for your health, but keep in mind that adding too much fibre too quickly could cause a commotion in the bowels in the form of intestinal gas and bloating. Increase fibre in the diet gradually.

MICHAEL THOMAS michael@carib101.com

“I’ve got documents from the NIH from 2002 talking about integrating vaccines into foods,” announced attorney Tom Renz. “They’ve been working on integrating these [gene therapies] into our food supply. They’ve been working on it for at least two decades,” he stated in an eyeopening interview with Dr. Naomi Wolf. It has now been established that the plan is to get everyone injected, and how they achieve this is irrelevant. This means if you are an anti-vaxxer they plan to go after your food supply.

How are they going to accomplish this? You may ask, let us find out.

“Unless you want to argue with Moderna