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10/13/2026

FYI

10/11/2026

Dr Adeline Nukuna explains how you can regularly self examine your breast at the comfort of your home or anywhere. What do you think are some risk factors. At what age do you think you should start doing mammograms yearly as a preventive method...?

10/11/2026

October as cancer awareness month.
The American Cancer Society recommends that both men and women become familiar with the normal appearance and feel of their breasts so they can recognize and report any unusual changes to a healthcare professional promptly. Although breast cancer is much less common in men than in women, men can still develop the disease. A man's lifetime risk of developing breast cancer is approximately 1 in 833. Early recognition of symptoms and timely medical evaluation are important for both men and women. When breast cancer is diagnosed, survival outcomes for men are generally similar to those of women diagnosed at the same stage of the disease.
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10/11/2026

Greetings my people. October is Breast cancer awareness month. I was one of those who participated in this 5k walk in Delaware. Women, know you what is normal or how it feels when touched. Each time you fine anything abnormal, let your heath professional know.

09/30/2026

09/30/2026

Greetings my people. This is in my backyard.
Pumpkin is one of those plants where everything is useful - the flesh, seeds, and leaves.

*1. PUMPKIN FLESH (the fruit itself)*
- *Low calorie, high fiber* - good for weight loss and blood sugar control
- *High in Vitamin A (beta-carotene)* - excellent for eye health, immune system, skin
- *Vitamin C, potassium, magnesium* - helps blood pressure and heart
- *Antioxidants* - beta-carotene and other compounds reduce inflammation
- *Gut health* - soluble fiber feeds good bacteria and prevents constipation

*2. PUMPKIN SEEDS (pepitas)*
- *Very nutrient-dense* - magnesium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, healthy fats
- *Heart health* - unsaturated fats, magnesium, and antioxidants help lower blood pressure and cholesterol
- *Prostate & bladder health* - zinc and compounds in seeds traditionally used for prostate health in men
- *Better sleep & mood* - contains tryptophan and magnesium
- *Anti-parasite & anti-inflammatory* - traditionally used to help with intestinal worms
- *Blood sugar control* - magnesium + fiber + healthy fats

Eat them raw, roasted, or ground. A small handful (1 oz / 28g) is enough.

*3. PUMPKIN LEAVES (ugwu, ugu, or pumpkin greens)*
Very common in West African and Asian diets.
- *Highest in iron* - of the three parts, leaves have the most iron, helps prevent anemia
- *Rich in calcium, vitamins K, A, C* - for bones, blood clotting, immunity
- *High protein for a leaf* - more protein than many greens
- *Fiber* - good for digestion
- *Low calorie* - supports weight management

Cook them like spinach - boil or sauté to reduce oxalates. Often eaten in soup with tomato, onion, and fish/meat.

*How to use them together:*
Leaves as vegetable side, flesh as soup / stew / roasted, seeds as snack - you get fiber + vitamins from flesh, minerals + healthy fats from seeds, and iron + calcium from leaves.

If you have kidney problems, gout, or take blood thinners, eat in moderation and talk to your doctor because leaves are high in vitamin K and potassium.

Want recipes for one of them?

09/18/2026

Tell me more about how you can use the pumpkin, the seeds and the leaves. What are some of the health benefits?

09/13/2026

Veggies always a part of my menus. Healthy and affordable.
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09/13/2026

Veggies, healthy.
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09/07/2026

Happy Labor day Everyone. Gifting can be very fulfilling. Kids receiving school bags stuffed with books and other didactic items. You work hard, others donate to you and you share your hard earned sweat with others and feel happy especially when you know those receiving are really in need.
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