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De Young Museum Reopens With Frida Kahlo Exhibit

Compiled by the El Reportero‘s staff

 

The De Young Museum in Golden Gate Park has opened its doors for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic forced its closure in March.

On Tuesday, the museum welcomed back members, but will reopen to the general public starting on Friday. Ticketed reservations are required.

The museum is featuring a special exhibit with works from Frida Kahlo. Originally slated to end in July, the exhibit will continue through February 2021.

 

Building America’s Business Future

Securing Wealth and Health for all Latinos

 

The 2020 USHCC National Conference is the largest gathering of Hispanic business leaders in America. Each year, we bring together local Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, Hispanic business leaders, and corporate partners, to foster Hispanic economic development for the greater American economy. The safety of our members and guests is our top priority. We are hosting our first virtual USHCC National Conference in order to comply with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In this context, we merged our 2020 USHCC Legislative Summit with the 2020 USHCC National Conference to engage in policy-driven interactive discussions with America’s business leaders, members of Congress and the Administration, and other partners as we provide informational sessions on rescuing and growing your Hispanic-owned business during the COVID-19 pandemic, expand your relationship network, and advocate as one unified voice for our country’s 4.7 million Hispanic owned businesses.

This year’s conference will take place virtually between Sept. 27 and Sept. 29, 2020. We look forward to seeing you virtually soon!

 

Online series on the rhythmic roots of Afro-Latin music

Santos will be taking a deep dive every Wednesday evening Sept 23-Oct 14 from 6-8 p.m into a new aspect of the rhythmic roots of Afro-Latin music including Afro-Cuban, Afro-Puerto Rican, and Afro-Brazilian forms. Each live presentation will also feature selections from Santos’ legendary collection of audio and video recordings, including many early and rare recordings of the musicians and musical genres he’ll be discussing

The program is presented by the Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco together with the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival. Audiences pay what they can and should register on the Museum’s website for instructions on how to join the online audience at https://www.moadsf.org/calendar/

There is a week by week break down of the specific styles he’ll be covering on that page as well if you want more detail.

A 2012 San Francisco Latino Heritage Arts Awardee, born and raised in San Francisco’s Mission District amidst an extended family of Puerto Rican musicians, Santos has been at the center of the Bay Area’s Latin music scene for over forty five years.

He served on the Smithsonian Institution’s Latin Jazz Advisory Committee and has played an essential role in expanding Latin jazz’s rhythmic lexicon beyond the foundational Cuban grooves. He has produced a steady stream of critically-acclaimed, peer-respected recordings on his Machete Records label since 1984 and has travelled the world as a teacher and lecturer since the mid-eighties.

Known for his innovative use of traditional forms and instruments in combination with contemporary music, John has performed and/or recorded with masters such as Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Cachao, Eddie Palmieri, James Moody, Omar Sosa, McCoy Tyner, Giovanni Hidalgo, and Bebo Valdés. He is faculty at the California Jazz Conservatory, SF State University, College of San Mateo and Jazz Camp West and is an Advisory Board member of Oaktown Jazz, Living Jazz, and the Afro-Latin Jazz Alliance (NY), and a Trustee of SFJAZZ.

 

Online series on the rhythmic roots of Afro-Latin music

Compiled by the El Reportero‘s staff

 

Santos will be taking a deep dive every Wednesday evening Sept 23-Oct 14 from 6-8 p.m into a new aspect of the rhythmic roots of Afro-Latin music including Afro-Cuban, Afro-Puerto Rican, and Afro-Brazilian forms. Each live presentation will also feature selections from Santos’ legendary collection of audio and video recordings, including many early and rare recordings of the musicians and musical genres he’ll be discussing

The program is presented by the Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco together with the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival. Audiences pay what they can and should register on the Museum’s website for instructions on how to join the online audience at https://www.moadsf.org/calendar/

There is a week by week break down of the specific styles he’ll be covering on that page as well if you want more detail.

A 2012 San Francisco Latino Heritage Arts Awardee, born and raised in San Francisco’s Mission District amidst an extended family of Puerto Rican musicians, Santos has been at the center of the Bay Area’s Latin music scene for over forty five years.

He served on the Smithsonian Institution’s Latin Jazz Advisory Committee and has played an essential role in expanding Latin jazz’s rhythmic lexicon beyond the foundational Cuban grooves. He has produced a steady stream of critically-acclaimed, peer-respected recordings on his Machete Records label since 1984 and has travelled the world as a teacher and lecturer since the mid-eighties.

Known for his innovative use of traditional forms and instruments in combination with contemporary music, John has performed and/or recorded with masters such as Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Cachao, Eddie Palmieri, James Moody, Omar Sosa, McCoy Tyner, Giovanni Hidalgo, and Bebo Valdés. He is faculty at the California Jazz Conservatory, SF State University, College of San Mateo and Jazz Camp West and is an Advisory Board member of Oaktown Jazz, Living Jazz, and the Afro-Latin Jazz Alliance (NY), and a Trustee of SFJAZZ.

Celebrating our Community as Changemakers

¡VIVA MEDA! 47th Anniversary Celebration Please join us for a night of community and celebration at the 47th Annual ¡VIVA MEDA!

You’ll be treated to big-name speakers, messages of hope from community leaders, salsa music, a panel discussion … and so much more. There’s something for everyone!

We are proud to welcome two amazing Latina leaders for our FREE ¡VIVA MEDA! 47 Virtual Gala panel, “Joining the Movement as Changemakers: COVID-19 and Civil Rights in Communities of Color.” You’re sure to be inspired by Paola Mendoza and Mercedes Márquez. Our panel will be moderated by reporter Luz Peña of ABC News, KGO-TV San Francisco.

Remember to mark your calendars for Thursday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m (Pacific time). That’s the night of our ¡

Ibero-American Culture Festival to be held in Cuba

by the El Reportero‘s news services

 

With the participation of representatives from over 15 countries, the 26th edition of the Ibero-American Culture Festival will be held from October 24 to 28 in Holguin, Cuba.

From its traditional headquarters, the Casa de Iberoamerica (House of Ibero-America), the event will meet through its different digital platforms, an alternative that has demonstrated the ability of culture to overcome challenges and adapt to the new circumstances imposed by Covid-19, explained Eduardo Avila, President of the Organizing Committee.

In statements to the press, Avila, who is also Doctor of Sciences, detailed that Mexico, Spain, Canada, Chile, Panama and other nations have brought recordings, articles and different presentations for the various scenarios included in the Festival, including the Ibero-American Congress of Thought.

Culture as a factor of resilience, is the theme that has convened national and foreign researchers to participate in this scientific space, deemed as the backbone of this annual event with Latin American and Caribbean roots.

Precisely, an essential purpose of the 2020 edition is to exchange about the artistic processes that contribute to safeguarding the most indigenous traditions of the peoples of the region, he pointed out.

SanLuis relives his best hits in “Toma2 Sessions”

Santiago and Luigi Castillo present “Toma2 Sessions”, the first in a series of concerts for YouTube that brings together versions of SanLuis’ greatest hits, along with others they wrote during their years on Voz Veis.

The three-time Latin Grammy winners continue to enchant their audiences with their beautiful lyrics and melodies as a duo, this time in digital format with “Toma2 Sessions.”

Historical songs such as “El Farolito” and “Como yo” will coexist in the same concert with “La ilusionista”, a song that they had the honor of writing together with one of their greatest references, Alejandro Sanz, and that, as a special gift to his fans premiered during this virtual event from La Castillera Estudio.

 

The latest news about Sebastián Yatra

He received a “Diamante” certificate – a rare recognition – for sales of his first single, he was honored with the “Inspira Award” during the Hispanic Heritage Awards, where he was also acclaimed for being the host of the ceremony during the national broadcast on PBS, in addition to giving a presentation.

Sebastián Yatra will release another single this Thursday, October 15 at 8pm ET, called “Ideal Girl”. That same day we will see the Latin pop superstar perform during YouTube’s special music festival, “Save Our Stages”.

Last week Latin pop star Sebastián Yatra received the Diamond Award, a rare certificate from the RIAA (10x Platinum) for his 2016 stardom single, “Traicionera,” in addition to being acclaimed. for his broad participation during the national broadcast on PBS of the Hispanic Heritage Awards where he acted as host, presenter and was honored with the “Inspira Award.”

Fito Paez will present La Conquista del Espacio via streaming show

by the El Reportero‘s news services

 

BUENOS AIRES, Oct 3 – Argentine rocker Fito Páez is currently working on his first live concert via streaming, which he will offer from the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires on Nov. 1.

Newly nominated with this phonogram in three categories for the 2020 Latin Grammys, Paez will take the stage from 22:00 local time backed by his band after long months of self- quarantine since he was forced by the pandemic to cancel on March 13 a concert in his natal Rosario, just on his 57th birthday.

Although he has been very active and was even one of the first to open the privacy of his home to provide concerts through social networks, the author of classics such as ‘Yo vengo a ofrecer mi corazón’ ( I come to offer my heart) and ‘Mariposa Technicolor’ (Technicolor Butterfly) is preparing for his return, with a staging by the outstanding set designer Adriana Maestri.

Recorded at the Capitol Studios, Los Angeles, and with luxury guests such as Abe Laboriel, Paul McCartney’s drummer, Páez’s new album succeeds ‘La Ciudad Liberada’ (The Liberated City) in 2017 and features pieces such as ‘La Cancion de las Bestias’ (The Beasts’ Song), ‘Resucitar’ (Resurrection) and ‘Las Cosas que me hacen bien’ (The things that do me good).

India Martínez une su inconfundible voz con Marc Anthony

India Martínez, one of Spain’s most captivating voices, joins superstar Marc Anthony on “Convénceme,” a track that demonstrates the power and magic of Latin music. “Convénceme” is available from today on all digital music platforms.

The chemistry between India and Marc was captured in the interpretation of “Convénceme” and in the video clip, directed by Gema Lozano, where both singers delight us with the stage performance that they accompany with their wonderful voices.

India and Marc initially met through their friend Alejandro Sanz. The Cordovan sent the song to the New Yorker and he was immediately fascinated, with “the voice and the spectacular style” of India.

“I was captivated. It was one of those occasions that I had to listen to the song over and over again, “said Marc.” The sensitivity and the union of the pop ballad with those characteristic sounds of his, so from his homeland, the lyrics with that perfect balance between the romantic , the mystical and the refreshing… All that inspired me to be part of this new collaboration ”commented the singer.

For her it is like a fantasy come true: “I don’t know how many times I have dreamed of singing with him … It is clear that when you dream something out loud and throw it into the universe someone hears you,” said India. When she received the song with Anthony’s voice, India burst into tears.

 

Cuban musicians stand out in nominees’ list for Latin Grammy 2020

The tradition, sound, rhythm and flavor of Cuban music stands out today among the list of candidates for the 2020 Latin Grammys, with nominations from half a dozen groups from Cuba.

According to the information published on the official website of the contest, the Failde Orchestra joins the candidates this year with the Failde con Tumbao album, produced under the Egrem label, while the Aragon Orchestra performs with the Icon phonogram, from the Puntilla Music record label.

In this way, the Aragon Orchestra is once again among the candidates for the Latin Grammy Award, after its nomination in 2019 for participating in the Cuba Linda album, by the Dutch trumpeter Maite Hontele along with William Borrego, Roberton, Alain Perez and Osain del Monte.

Within the Best Urban Song section, the duo Gente de Zona is very noticeable for the ‘Muchacha’ track, made with the collaboration of Becky G and Angel Arce ‘Pututi’, under the label Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC and Magnus Media LLC.

 

Quino, the creator of Mafalda, dies  

The world of culture mourns the death of the artist

 

by the El Reportero‘s news services

 

Quino died, but Mafalda will be immortal. The Argentine cartoonist Joaquín Salvador Lavado, a name that said little because he was known worldwide as Quino, died this Wednesday at the age of 88 in Mendoza, his hometown, where he had settled three years ago, after the death of his wife. When he was left a widower, the humorist was plunged into the same sadness that today seizes not only Argentines, but also the world of followers of the story and fictional life of the girl who does not like soup.

“Quino died. All the good people in the country and in the world will mourn him, ”tweeted Daniel Divinsky, friend and historical editor of the artist.

The son of Andalusian immigrants, at the age of thirteen he began to study Fine Arts in Mendoza but got fed up with classicism to dedicate himself to comics. At 18 he went to live in Buenos Aires and managed to publish his first comic strip in 1954 in the weekly “Esto es”. It would take ten more years to present his iconic character in society, becoming over time one of the Argentine myths. The adventures of Mafalda were published between 1964 and 1973, but they continued to be republished, translated, replicated in magazines and newspapers, and traveling the world and different generations for half a century. Until today.

 

Stand with “Maxima“

Hailed by audiences as this year’s Honeyland, the highly buzzed and acclaimed Maxima follows Peruvian indigenous farmer Máxima Acuña in her fight to protect her land as she stands up to the largest gold producer in the world: US-based Newmont Mining Corporation.

Throughout Máxima’s fight for justice, the film provides an illustrative case study in the tactics used by transnational corporations to commit human rights violations and environmental crimes, the role played by non-profits and The World’s Bank, and, ultimately, the resilience of one woman who refuses to back down. Maxima shows audiences that change is possible.

Maxima was the Audience Award winner at the 2019 Hot Docs, and an audience Top 10 at IDFA. It also received the Honorable Mention Grand Jury Award at the 2020 Slamdance Film Festival and Best of Fest at the Palm Springs International Film Festival 2020, among many other prizes.

Maxima is currently in festivals and will be eligible for 2021 Oscar consideration.

At the Mill Valley Film Festival Oct. 8 – 18.

 

Influencers kicked out of Mayan ruins in Mexico after refusing to wear masks

A group of influencers was asked to leave some Mayan ruins in Mexico after they behaved “immaturely”, by refusing to wear masks or practice social distancing.

The cast members of a popular local reality show called Acapulco Shore (not dissimilar to the UK’s Geordie Shore) were invited to tour the Uxmal ruins by tourism officials in the hope it might encourage visitors to return to the attraction.

But the visit quickly turned sour, with employees at the site accusing the eight cast members of ignoring signposted rules about wearing masks at all times and practicing social distancing of at least half a meter.

The influencers “were asked to leave, in compliance with health rules,” said the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), reports AP.

INAH added that the group had “flagrantly violated the established safety and hygiene protocols,” yucatanexpatlife.com/invited-to-promote-yucatan-social-media-influencers-kicked-out-of-uxmal/”>Yucatan Expat Life reported.

Photos of the tour posted to social media show the group posing in close proximity to one another by one of the ancient structures.

Authorities from the Mexican state of Yucatan admitted the tour was part of a campaign to restart tourism in the region, but deny that the cast members were paid for the visit.

“The influencers were not paid one single peso,” tweeted Michelle Fridman, the Yucatan state tourism secretary.

Chiapas through the eyes of Akio Hanafuji, who came to paint and never left

Japanese-born artist depicts Mexico’s local cultures from a unique perspective

 

by Leigh Thelmadatter

 

Mexico captivates hundreds upon hundreds of artists from the Americas and Europe, no surprise there. But it has held a strong fascination for Japanese artists as well despite, or perhaps because of, the huge cultural differences.

Akio Hanafuji is a soft-spoken man who has a unique take on the traditional cultures of Chiapas struggling to survive in the modern world. Born in 1949 in the Osaka prefecture, he graduated from the Osaka University of Arts in 1975, traveling to Mexico soon after.

He had been captivated in school by images of the Lacandon Rainforest in Chiapas, and the Lacandon Mayan people who inhabit it.

His desire was, of course, to paint the Lacandon and their way of life. At this time, the region was quite cut off from the rest of the world. He took time to integrate himself in the community, living in a palapa, sleeping in a hammock, working the corn and bean fields and learning their Mayan language. This not only earned him the Lacandons’ trust, but it built a base from which his career would unfold.

His plan was to leave Mexico after a few years in Chiapas, but he was given the opportunity to study his masters at Mexico’s prestigious La Esmeralda National School of Painting, Sculpture and Print. Even before graduating in 1978, he was invited to exhibit his work at the Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts) in Mexico City.

(This article was cut to fit space).

To read the complete article visit: https://mexiconewsdaily.com/mexicolife/chiapas-through-the-eyes-of-akio-hanafuji-who-came-to-paint-and-never-left/

 

John Leguizamo boycotts the Emmys: ‘If you don’t have Latin people, there’s no reason for me

 

by Gisselle Bances

Shared from Yahoo!

 

The lack of Latino stories and representation in Hollywood, both in TV and film, is an important issue for John Leguizamo. He’s decided to take a stand and snub this year’s Emmy Awards.

“It’s unbelievable that our stories aren’t being told and there’s one reason for that,” he explains. “Executives don’t see us, don’t get us — don’t care about us.”

In a statement to theLos Angeles Times, the Television Academy addressed the need for representation, saying, “We feel it is a very positive sign that over the past decade the well-deserved recognition of performers of color has increased from 1 in 10 to 1 in 3 nominees across all performer categories. Clearly that increase in representation has not been equal for all groups, and clearly there is still more to do to improve both gender and racial representation across all categories.”

The actor turned director’s latest movie, Critical Thinking, premiered Sept. 4 and includes a predominantly Black and Latino cast, which was a motivating factor for Leguizamo to be part of the film.

Critical Thinking tells the true story of five Latino and Black teens from an underprivileged Miami neighborhood, who become the 1998 National Chess Champions. Leguizamo plays the inspirational chess coach and also makes his directorial debut.

“I’m just dying to see positive Latin stories out there,” he says.

While he been in the industry for more than three decades and has received four Emmy nominations, including a win in 1999 for his variety special Freak, Leguizamo agrees there is more to be done to improve diversity in Hollywood.

“It’s just not OK to ignore us, exclude us,” he explains. “We’re the largest minority group in the country. We’re the biggest voting block. We’re going to decide who the president is this year.”

Folks online have called out the Emmys for its exclusion of Latinx-centered shows. The hashtag #LatinosAreOnTvToo has circulated with many reacting to the snub.

 

Sam Ruíz, the architect of Mission Neighborhood Centers, to retire

by Araceli Martínez

 

When Santiago “Sam” Ruiz announced that this year he was retiring as director and president of the Mission Neighborhood Centers organization, he said that the work of serving the Mission neighborhood in San Francisco will always be in his heart.

“I feel so blessed. They pay me to make this community a better place to live. Who wouldn’t want this job?”

In 1980, Sam Ruíz took over the leadership of the nonprofit Mission Neighborhood Centers (MNC), which was going through a bad time.

The facilities were abandoned. There were only five employees and they had a budget to operate of $180,000 a year.

The main problem in the Mission (District) neighborhood was gang violence.

However, under his baton, the MNC increased its workforce to more than 200 employees in 12 buildings; and grew its budget to nearly $20 million annually.

Today, the number one concern is displacement by gentrification that has caused many Latinos to move to neighborhoods where housing is less expensive.

That has caused the Neighborhood Centers to expand and now have centers in the Bayview, Excelsior, and Mission Bay districts.

But for Santiago Ruíz it was not easy to be hired. In fact, in the first interview for the position they rejected him. It was until the second interview that he secured the job.

And that has already been 39 years, but two years ago he announced that he is ready to retire.

María Bermúdez from Mission Neighborhood Centers confirmed that he will be retiring in a few months, but they don’t have the exact date yet.

At 67, it will be that he is ready to leave the organization from where he has fought so much

Through its programs for children, parents, and the elderly, the Mission Neighborhood Centers serve more than 3,000 families each year.

It manages federally funded Head Start preschools and child care centers serving more than 500 children; offers educational programs for 1,200 vulnerable minors and young people between the ages of 6 and 25.

To more than 600 older adults, it provides services for a healthy time, and job training classes.

Under his tenure, “Sam Ruiz” launched the largest expansion ever seen, a $14 million campaign to expand to four buildings throughout the neighborhood in the city of San Francisco.

An immigrant leader

Sam was born in El Salvador, but in 1963 at the age of 9, he was sent to San Francisco to live with an aunt who made her living as a waitress in a hotel; his uncle, a janitor by trade, and his two sons.

He grew up on 23rd and Bryant streets in the Hispanic neighborhood of the Mission Disstrict. He graduated from San Francisco State University, just as his parents managed to obtain a visa and immigrate to the United States to reunite with their son.

His hard work serving San Francisco’s Hispanic Mission District neighborhood has earned Sam recognition from the community.

It was precisely his dedication to serving these communities that he was awarded the Jefferson Award in the Bay Area in 2019.

Jefferson Awards advisor Liliana Rossi recognized Sam’s ability to always stay one step ahead of the needs of the community.

“He is a visionary who knows popuoation population and is in contact with is customers.”

Sam has been a commissioner of San Francisco Recreation and Parks, is on the board of the Instituto Familiar de la Raza and the Chinatown Community Development Center. He has spearheaded various coalitions to advance policies on early care and education; and more equality for Latinos. He is also chair of the Koshland Committee of the San Francisco Foundation.

When asked in an interview with the San Francisco Foundation why he did what he did, he replied that he envisioned a better future for children and families. “I am passionate about the work that as an agent of change advocates to improve access and opportunities for my community.”

He added that he was proud that throughout his decades-long career, he has brought to light issues that required action.

“I am an avid representative of the interests of the community. This energy was fueled by growing up in a working family of Latino immigrants. My early experiences created a desire to break the patterns of inequality for the children and families I serve.”

When he joined as a counselor to the San Francisco Foundation, he said he hoped his experience could influence philanthropy to be a catalyst for social and economic policies that benefit communities at risk.

It is not yet known who will replace Sam Ruiz as director of Mission Neighborhood Centers, the only certainty is that candidates are being sought to fill the big shoes that this recognized and respected leader in the Hispanic community of San Francisco will leave behind. Not an easy task.

Top 7 reasons to eat oatmeal for breakfast

by Joanne Washburn

 

Oats are a great breakfast option. Prepared as oatmeal, these filling and nutritious grains offer some major health benefits thanks to their fiber, protein, calcium, thiamine, iron and other essential nutrients.

This incredible nutritional profile shouldn’t come as a surprise since oats are among the healthiest grains on earth. Plus, these gluten-free grains are a great source of antioxidants that can help fight chronic diseases.

Reasons to eat oatmeal

Let’s face it: plain old oatmeal isn’t the best breakfast food because of its blandness and texture. But don’t let that keep you from avoiding it altogether. Numerous studies attest to oatmeal’s reported health benefits. Plus, there are tons of recipes out there to help you get around that boring milk-and-oats combo.

– Oats support heart health – The soluble fiber in oats signal the liver to get rid of all that bad cholesterol in the bloodstream. This kind of cholesterol can clog our arteries and heighten our risk of heart disease. In addition, antioxidants in oats, such as avenanthramides, can fight chronic inflammation linked to heart disease.

– Oats boost the immune system – Oats are immune-boosting foods. Their beneficial effects on the immune system are all thanks to their natural sugars, called beta-glucans. These sugars help boost our infection-fighting immune cells. Minerals like selenium and zinc in oats are also essential nutrients for fighting infection and disease.

– Oats help keep blood sugar stable – Besides reducing bad cholesterol, beta-glucans also aid in regulating blood sugar. Numerous studies also confirm that soluble fiber in high-fiber foods stalls the digestion of food in the intestine, thus keeping blood sugar from spiking after a meal. In fact, recent research suggests that oats intake has a beneficial effect on glucose control in diabetic patients.

– Oats regulate appetite – The fiber in oats helps keep us feeling full for longer periods. In fact, just half a cup of oats should keep us full until the next meal.

– Oats support gut health – Fiber-rich oats also make it easier to pass stool, thus minimizing the risk of constipation. In addition, increased fiber intake is linked to a reduced risk of colon cancer.

– Oats make for a balanced breakfast – One cup of cooked oatmeal contains about 150 calories, four grams of fiber (soluble and insoluble) and six grams of protein. Oats are also often cooked in butter or milk to increase their protein and nutrient content.

– Oats can be incorporated into other dishes – Shocking as it might sound, oats aren’t just for making oatmeal. These gluten-free grains can be combined or paired with other foods, including fruits, salad greens, spices and even last night’s leftovers.

Oatmeal recipe for breakfast

The classic milk-and-oats combo can get tiring after some time. But instead of grabbing some other food for breakfast, use these recipes instead for a fun spin on the classic oatmeal.

Steel-cut oatmeal

Steel-cut oats, or Irish oatmeal as it is also called, are perhaps the closest you can get to the original, unprocessed oat groat. These oats are the perfect building block for an ultra-nutritious breakfast.

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup steel-cut oats
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon low-fat buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation:

  1. In a large saucepot, melt the butter, then add the oats.
  2. Stir for 2 minutes or until the oats are toasted.
  3. Pour in the boiling water and reduce the heat to a simmer.
  4. Keep it at a low simmer for 25 minutes without stirring.
  5. Pour in the milk and half of the buttermilk with the oatmeal.
  6. Stir to combine and cook for 10 minutes.
  7. Transfer the oatmeal onto a bowl and top with the remaining buttermilk, sugar and cinnamon.

Here’s a good reason to switch to the Mediterranean diet: It helps prevent cancer, says study

by Skye Anderson

 

The Mediterranean diet is an eating plan that gained popularity worldwide in the 1990s. Although the very first study mentioning its health benefits was published in 1978, the Mediterranean diet didn’t attract public attention until it began featuring in books and other mainstream media as a diet that promotes weight loss.

Today, the Mediterranean diet is considered one of the healthiest — if not THE healthiest — diets in the world. Many studies have emerged promoting the health benefits of this eating pattern, which include, above all things, a longer lifespan. The longevity enjoyed by people who follow this eating pattern is attributed by researchers to a lower risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity and cancer.

In a recent article written by Italian researchers, they reviewed published literature about the Mediterranean diet and how it could help reduce the risk of certain cancers. Given the wide variety of foods associated with the Mediterranean diet, the researchers specifically addressed the lack of current information about which components of the diet can help prevent the development of cancer.

Facts about the Mediterranean diet

Back in the 1950s, researchers noticed that blood cholesterol levels and heart attack rates varied widely between countries with different diets. Formal studies conducted in Finland, Greece and Italy, on the other hand, reported that certain foods and eating patterns may have a favorable effect on disease rates. These findings convinced a physiologist from Minnesota named Ancel Keys to conduct a large study now known as The Seven Countries Study.

The Seven Countries Study was built on the assumption that the physical characteristics and lifestyles of different populations, particularly the amount of fat in their diet and their blood cholesterol levels, have a huge impact on their risk of coronary heart disease. To explore these associations, Keys brought together researchers from all over the world. Their collaborative effort involved populations in countries with traditional eating patterns and lifestyles, such as Finland, Greece, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, the former Yugoslavia and the United States.

One of the most significant findings reported by The Seven Countries Study was the existence of dietary patterns that contributed to good health and long life. Keys and his colleagues reported that diets prevalent in the Mediterranean as well as in Japan in the 1960s were not only associated with low rates of coronary heart disease but also of all-cause mortality. In addition, they noted that together with a healthy lifestyle, which included sufficient physical activity, no smoking and only moderate alcohol consumption, this healthy diet, now known as the Mediterranean diet, also delayed cognitive decline and decreased the risk of depression among the elderly.

After decades of studying the Mediterranean diet and its benefits, modern researchers have concluded that there is no one right way of following this eating pattern. There are, however, certain foods that should be more prominent in meals and foods that should be avoided or eaten in very limited amounts. Here are the foods that should be included in a Mediterranean diet:

– Fresh fruits and vegetables

– Nuts

– Seeds

– Legumes

– Whole grains

– Herbs

– Spices

– Fish and other seafood

– Bread

– Extra-virgin olive oil

Foods that should be eaten in moderation include poultry, eggs, cheese and yogurt. A glass of red wine a day is considered acceptable. Red meat, on the other hand, should only be eaten occasionally.

Foods that have no place in the Mediterranean diet include the following:

– Refined grains like white bread and pasta made from refined wheat

– Refined oils live canola oil and cottonseed oil

– Processed meats like sausages, hot dogs and bacon

– Sugar-laden foods like ice cream, candies, pastries and sodas

– Highly processed foods that contain trans fats

Following the Mediterranean diet can lower your risk of certain cancers

For their review, the researchers conducted a thorough analysis of studies published within the last 10 years on the Mediterranean diet and its impact on cancer risk. They noted that the combination of foods included in this eating plan, as well as their abundance of essential nutrients and active plant components, are what’s responsible for the Mediterranean diet’s numerous health benefits.

According to multiple studies, adhering to a Mediterranean diet is one of the best ways to protect yourself against cancer. The Italian researchers found that high intake of olive oil, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables, can greatly lower cancer risk because they are rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients. These beneficial components can fight inflammation-causing oxidative stress, which is linked to the onset of different cancers, such as those of the breast, lungs, prostate, stomach, bladder, ovaries, head and neck, biliary tract, rectum and colon.

“Given its protective effects in reducing oxidative and inflammatory processes … and [preventing] DNA [damage], [cancer] cell proliferation and survival, angiogenesis, [inflammation] and [cancer] metastasis, the Mediterranean diet is … a powerful and manageable method [that can] fight cancer,” the researchers concluded in their report, which appeared in the journal Nutrients.

The benefits of the Mediterranean diet include not just better heart health, but also protection from life-threatening diseases like cancer. These protective effects are thanks to plant-based foods, which are excellent sources of beneficial plant nutrients. These phytonutrients include antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that can protect cells and DNA from damage caused by harmful free radicals. Research suggests that oxidative damage to both triggers the development of cancer.

New political movement seeks greater citizen participation

‘The citizens of Mexico must take the future in their hands:’ Sí por México

 

by Mexico News Daily

 

A new political movement opposed to the government of President López Obrador will be formally launched on Oct.s 20.

Sí por México (Yes for Mexico) is committed to combatting corruption and ending polarization fostered by the president, among other goals, according to a document posted on Twitter by Gustavo de Hoyos, president of the Mexican Employers Federation (Coparmex).

His publication of the document came hours after López Obrador said at his morning news conference that a new opposition movement was being formed. The president claimed that Claudio X. González, a businessman, and de Hoyos would head up the opposition group, which he likened to the National Anti-AMLO Front, or Frenaaa, which last month set up a protest camp in Mexico City’s main square.

“[It will be a] Frenaaa 2,” said López Obrador, best known as AMLO.

The document posted by the Coparmex chief began with a question: “What bothers you Mr. President? That citizens are organizing? That there are people who think differently?”

It confirmed that Sí por México was indeed organizing.

“We don’t want to return to how things were before but nor can we remain as we are. The citizens of Mexico must take the future of Mexico in their hands,” the document said.

“On October 20, 2020, we will begin our campaign: yes to citizens’ causes, yes to dialogue and unity, yes to the right to think differently, yes to a fairer Mexico, yes to the head-on combat of corruption, yes to listening to each other, especially others,” Sí por México said.

“This is not the movement of a single person nor two or three. Today there are at least 100 organizations supporting Sí [por México]. The people you mentioned are participating like any other organization; they’re not the bosses. … There are dozens of organizations and thousands of people behind and in front of Sí.”

Sí por México says it is a community of people and organizations that believes that “another Mexico is possible.”

“We are convinced that citizens’ participation is the best path we have to achieve the change the country has been seeking for decades,” the document said.

“Our mission is to break down the walls that separate citizens from politics and to place the great causes of citizens at the center of the political discussion … so that politicians work for the causes of citizens …”

Sí por México said it aimed to achieve its goals with a three-point plan.

“Firstly, we’re going to propose a great national agenda,” the organization said, adding that it would seek to put an end to polarization, “sterile debates” and fights between politicians.

Secondly, a “new majority” will be built around Sí por México, the document said. “We’re going to promote the proposals of Sí in every corner of the country and we’re going to join together all the organizations and people who are willing to work for a Mexico where everyone has a place.”

“… We’re going to show the government and the political parties that we are the difference between winning and losing elections; that they need us given that their duty is to work for the citizens.”

Thirdly, Sí por México said it would “challenge” political parties to adopt its proposals, asserting that a party can win our vote with a “real commitment” to them.

“We’re going to demand that they commit to our agenda in the lead-up to the next elections [in 2021] and we are going to be vigilant [to ensure that] whoever wins complies with their agreements. We’re not going to wait passively for them to come and ask for our vote, we’re going to be active so that they are accountable and win our support.”

The names of about 90 organizations appear on the document. Although de Hoyos published it on his Twitter account, Coparmex is not one of them.

Speaking at his news conference on Thursday morning, López Obrador said the formation of Sí por México was part of a plan by “organic intellectuals” to bring together opponents to his government in the lead-up to the elections, at which the lower house of federal Congress will be renewed and new municipal and state representatives will be elected.

“It’s OK, they’re within their rights and all their freedoms are guaranteed,” he said.

Despite that pledge the president, after reading a different document he attributed to Sí por México, took a moment to mock the group, saying sarcastically: “I am moved, they are so sincere.”

Source: Sin Embargo (sp), Animal Político (sp), Forbes México (sp) 

 

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