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Community Events Abound at Methodist University by DR. BEN HANCOCK JR. A new semester has started at Methodist University, and there are many events the local community is welcome to attend and enjoy in the coming months. All of the events are free, unless otherwise noted. Along with the Museum of the Cape Fear, MU will host the 13th Annual Civil War Quiz Bowl on Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium. Anyone can participate and registration will be accepted until 20 spaces are filled. February starts with Spring Convocation on Feb. 3 at 11 a.m. in Huff Concert Hall, followed by the Miss Methodist University Pageant on Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. in Huff Concert Hall. On Feb 13, the much anticipated exhibit, Pablo Picasso: 25 Years of Edition Ceramics opens in the David McCune International Art Gallery. The exhibit's opening gala will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. that evening, and the show will run through April 13. The gallery will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturdays. At the end of February, writers should plan to attend the 24th Southern Writers Symposium (registration and consultation fees vary) from Feb. 21-22, while the MU Department of Theatre will put on "W.I.P. @ MU: The Production" from Feb. 20-23. The shows will start at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Music Music lovers have a lot to look forward to this semester at Methodist. Friends of Music will present a guitar recital by John Holt Jan. 24 and a flute recital by Sarah Busman March 28. Both recitals start at 7:30 p.m. in Hensdale Chapel. There will also be a faculty music recital Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Hensdale Chapel. MU's Concert Band and Jazz Monarchs will hold two joint concerts this semester, on Feb. 25 and April 24, both of which will start at 7:30 p.m. in Huff Concert Hall. Later in the semester, there will be performances by the Fayetteville Symphony Youth, the Fayetteville Symphonic Band, the North Carolina Symphony, One Voice gospel choir, the Fayetteville Symphony and the Cumberland Oratorio Singers. Perennial favorite Easter Jam will be back, as well as the Cape Fear New Music Festival, MU's All-Choirs concert and MU Jazz Festival. Community Engagement Methodist University's Center for Community Engagement has several projects scheduled for the New Year. In collaboration with students from FSU and FTCC, students will participate in a Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Day on Jan. 20. On Jan. 25, students will participate in a roadside clean-up. Because of the support from Cumberland Community Foundation and many other community partners, more than 600 students have played an active role in the community by engaging with the professional and volunteer community through service and internship opportunities. For more information on Methodist University events and programs, please visit DR. BEN HANCOCK. President of methodist.edu or call Methodist University. Contributing Writer. 910.630.7000. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomingweekly. com. Improve Your Diet with Five Indispensable Elements by BRENDA HARRIS With a full year stretched out before you, January is the perfect time to jumptoxic chemicals. Reducing pesticide load can increase immunity and decrease allergies start healthy eating, the foundation for overall wellness. Like most goals, nutritional and may support weight loss and fertility. Start by buying organic for the worst upgrades have endless variations; in fact, you could probably come up with one new, pesticide offenders (ewg.org/foodnews). Also consider swapping out conventional improved dietary habit for every day of the year. Instead of letting the possibilities dairy products, in which pesticides concentrate. overwhelm you, focus on these top five dietary changes most likely to create a healthy Fast Overnight. Portion control is an obvious way to cut calories; add in nightly and vibrant body while reducing your risk for serious disease. fasting and you'll also change your metabolism to contribute Emphasize good fats-in particular, plant, fish and grass-fed to weight loss. animal fat sources, which contain profoundly anti-inflammatory Even a relatively short time period without food can protect omega-3s. Mounting research shows that chronic inflammation you against diabetes by causing stomach and intestinal cells to underlies most, if not all , chronic disease, including dementia, release the hormone ghrelin, which reduces insulin, insulin-like cancer, heart disease, diabetes and arthritis. Omega-3 fatty growth factor (IGF-1) and insulin resistance. It also combats acids down-regulate inflammatory genes, reduce production of cancer by inhibiting silent information regulator (SIRT1) inflammatory chemicals (cytokines) and increase inflammation gene activity, which in turn slows accelerated cell growth. By resistance. People who regularly eat omega-3 laden foods also eating your last meal or snack in the early evening and not have healthier skin, more comfortable joints, less depression and eating anything until breakfast , at least 12 hours later, you'll sharper minds. have fasted for half the day — long enough to trigger these Add flaxseeds, chia, hempseed and nuts —especially metabolic changes. The result: Chronic disease prevention Food is not just a mix of nutrients; food is also walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts and Brazil nuts — to your from better cell-regulation and tighter control of sugar and pleasure, appreciation, even love. This year when insulin levels. morning cereal or shake. Enjoy sardines or hard-cooked, you eat, make it a point to sit down, put away omega-3 enriched eggs for a snack. Choose fish or grassEat to nourish. Food is not just a mix of nutrients; food is your cell, turn off the TV and relax. fed meat. also pleasure, appreciation, even love. This year when you eat, Color your plate. Plant foods contain more than 4,000 antiinflammatory antioxidant flavonoids, pigmented compounds responsible for beets' red, kale's green, squashes' yellow and blueberries' blue. They stimulate immunity reduce cancer and heart disease risk, and support healthy joints and digestion. Aim for at least five different colors of fruit and vegetables every day, comprising half of your total food intake. Top cereal with berries; snack on celery, carrots and bell peppers; feature colorful salads, steamed greens, broccoli or green beans, seasoned tomatoes and pureed sweet potato at lunch and dinner; indulge with dark chocolatecovered cherries or pomegranate seeds. Opt for organic. Organics offer at least one undisputed advantage: significantly fewer harmful pesticides and herbicides, minimizing your exposure to cell-damaging 16 UCW JANUARY 8-14, 2014 make it a point to sit down, put away your cell, turn off the TV and relax. When you're relaxed, you activate your parasympathetic nervous system, which in turn innervates your digestive tract so you digest food better. Increased parasympathetic nerve activity also encourages healthy blood pressure and heart function, promotes a balanced immune response and reduces chronic inflammation. This year, take the time to pursue the gift of health BRENDA HARRIS, Owner of The Apple that will give peace to you, Crate Natural Market. Contributing Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomingweekly. your family, community com. and nation. WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM