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Volume 13 Issue 7 - Page 7 July 2005

Collard Greens: The World's Healthiest Food

Long a staple of southern cooking, collard greens are the quintessential "Soul Food." But did you know that they are also one of the world's healthiest foods?

That's right, Collard Greens are full of important vitamins and minerals, which have been shown to help boost the immune system, ease the transition to menopause and protect against heart disease and emphysema.

There are a million and one ways to prepare collard greens, but here's a staff favorite:

INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds of collard greens
1 ham hock or 6 slices of cooked bacon
1 medium onion, sliced or chopped
1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper
2 to 3 teaspoons salt

PREPARATION:
Clean and wash greens well; remove tough stems and ribs. Cut them up and place in a deep pot; add onion. Wash off ham hock and add to the pot. Add red pepper and salt. Add enough water to cover greens and cook until tender, about 1 hour.

Introducing … BABES Walking
Do you like to walk, but need people to keep you company?

Do you hate to walk, but want to do it anyway because you know it's good for you?

We all know that walking is good for our health, but some of us need some motivation to get started. That's why, beginning Tuesday, July 19th, we're bringing back the BABES Walking program!

Please join us on Tuesdays from 3:30-4pm and/or Fridays from 2-2:30pm for a short walk around the First Hill neighborhood. Free pedometers (step counters) are available for the first 20 people to show up. Hope to see you soon!

Events Coming Soon

BABES Network- YWCA Presents:
Retreat 2005 For HIV+ Women July 7-10, 2005

July 14th & 25th
Co-Ed Heterosexual Support Group

6:30-8:00 pm @ BABES Network HIV+ Men and Women Welcomed Please RSVP to Nicole @ (206) 720-5566 x12

BABES Walking
Please join us Tuedays 3:30-4pm and Fridays 2-2:30pm for a short walk around the First Hill neighborhood.

Join BABES and Bristol-Myers Squibb For "The Heart: A talk with Laury McKean, RN"
Thursday, August 4 Noon-2pm Lunch and special gifts will be provided. Please RSVP to Nicole @ (206) 720-5566 x15



Office Hours
Monday 11:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday 11:30am to 8:30pm
Wednesday 11:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday 11:30am to 5:00pm
Friday 11:00am to 4:00pm

Coles colochas: La comida más saludable del mundo

Las coles colochas, un producto básico de la cocina del sureste, son la quinta esencia de la "Comida del Alma". ¿Sabías que también son una de las comidas más saludables del mundo?

Las coles colochas están llenas de vitaminas y minerales importantes, los cuales han demostrado ayudar a elevar la función del sistema inmune, facilitar la transición hacia la menopausia y proteger contra la enfermedad cardiaca y el enfisema.

Hay millones de formas para preparar las coles colochas, pero aquí compartimos una receta favorita del personal.

INGREDIENTS:
2 libras de coles colochas
6 rodajas de tocino cocinado
1 cebolla mediana, rodajeada o picada
1 cucharadita de chile pimiento rojo molida
2 a 3 cucharaditas de sal

PREPARACION:
Limpie y lave bien las hojas; quite los tallos duros y las orillas. Córtelas y colóquelas en una olla profunda; agregue las cebollas. Agregue el tocino, el chile pimiento rojo y la sal. Agregue suficiente agua para cubrir las hojas y cocínelas hasta que estén suaves, más o menos 1 hora.

Presentando… Caminata para las BABES

¿Te gustaría caminar pero necesitas la compañía de alguien?

¿Odias caminar pero de todas formas quieres hacerlo porque sabes que es bueno para ti?

Todas sabemos que caminar es bueno para nuestra salud, pero algunas necesitamos motivación para empezar. Por eso, desde el martes 19 de julio, ¡estaremos re-iniciando el programa Caminata para las Babes!

Por favor, únanse a nosotras los martes de 3:30-4 pm y/o viernes de 2-2:30 pm para una caminata corta alrededor de First Hill. Habrán podómetros gratis (contadores de pasos) para las primeras 20 personas que asistan. ¡Esperamos verlas pronto!

Events Coming Soon

BABES Network- YWCA Presente: Retratamiento 2005 Para Mujeres VIH+ el 7-10

de julio El 14 y 25 de julio Grupo de apoyo para mujeres y hombres Heterosexuales que tienen VIH 6:30-8:00 pm @ BABES Network Favor de responder a Sarah en (206) 720-5566 x15

BABES Caminando
Favor de encontrarnos Los martes 3:30-4pm Y Los viernes 2-2:30pm Para un camino dentro del barrio First Hill.

BABES y Bristol-Myers Squibb presente "El Corazón con Laury McKean, RN"
El jueves, 4 de agosoto 12-2pm Almuerzo y regalitos para todos que vienen! Favor de responder a Sarah en (206) 720-5566 x15



BABES Horas de Oficina
Lunes 11:00 to 5:00
Martes 11:30 to 8:30
Miércoles 11:00 to 5:00
Jueves 11:00 to 5:00

Funding for BABES Talking is provided by Ryan White CARE Act Title I and Ryan White CARE Act Title IV as well as private donations from individuals.



This is a Non-Profit Organization
You can follow this link to find out more on donations:

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