Worthwhile topics for speech with possible action
steps (in bold)
Eat
More Apples: (or Please
install apple vending machines in school) Packing fiber
(4 grams per medium apple) w/ modest
calories (95) apples
are a filling, sweet snack.
Forgive
our student loans! Petition to
governor or Senators for deal like bankers got.
Frack
me ! Frack you ! Sign a petition to be sent to Gov. Cuomo to stop threats to our safe drinking water in the Catskills.
Related:
Actions step: Please take time
to watch the video documentary;
Gasland.
Adopt
a cat (for city dwellers) (Call for donation to Animal Rescue League at end)
Support
the Animal Rescue League fund drive
Prefer
thorium if you must use
nuclear fuel at all. (Action step: Petition to Senators Gillibrand and
Schumer).
Commit
to donate blood (sign
up at end of persuasion speech)
at the schoolÕs next blood drive (see
http://www.worldtraining.com/ARCBD.html)
Keep
the internet free (Petition to Schumer and Gillibrand that declares Hands
Off !
Eat
more of any number of neutraceuticals (Offer only one sample) - from broccoli (tough sell!) to acai to
olives, almonds, green tea, pomegranates, soy, soy milk, tofu, macadamia, blueberries (easy to sell,
though!), and other so-called ÒsuperfoodsÓ.
Nuts
have gotten a bad rap because of their high fat content. But protein, heart-healthy fats, high
fiber, and antioxidant content earn them a place on the top 10 list. prefer pistachios, almonds,
peanuts, walnuts, or pecans, an ounce a day of nuts help fill you up. .
Kiwis
are among the most nutritionally dense fruits, full of antioxidants,
Quinoa
is now in many supermarkets;
one of the best whole grains you can eat.
Beans,
grains, good for your heart -- really! loaded with insoluble fiber.(Taste of
dal,e.g.)
Salmon
is a super food because of its omega-3 fatty acid content. Studies show that
omega-3 fatty acids help protect heart health. (Mercury is an issue though)
Berries pack incredible nutrition into a small package. loaded with antioxidants, phytonutrients, low in calories, and high in water and fiber to control blood sugar.