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What I learned at Keiro’s health fair

November 3, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng
Northwest Asian Weekly

Chef Ron Youmans, Director of Catering at Keiro Northwest and Peggy Tanemura. (Photo by Assunta Ng/NWAW)

Chef Ron Youmans, Director of Catering at Keiro Northwest and Peggy Tanemura. (Photo by Assunta Ng/NWAW)

I was surprised to find hemp seeds at Keiro Northwest’s health fair.

“Isn’t this like marijuana?” I got confused between marijuana and the seeds. I don’t know a thing about marijuana.

So I did a little research. According to the internet, hemp contains virtually no psychoactive chemicals, thus, it can’t be considered a drug. Instead, hemp seeds, like flax seeds, has omega fats.

It can improve digestion, balance hormones, lower blood pressure, and improve metabolism.

I took home some samples and added it to my salad. I couldn’t tell the difference when eating the salad. It doesn’t really enhance the taste.

The health fair opened my mind about different health products and encouraged my greediness, too. I took lots of food samples home. Keiro was thoughtful and efficient. Every guest received a free eco bag to stuff goodies.

That’s the direction that health fairs should take. Give out free food, and people would love to come.

I picked the right time to go, during lunch time. I tried all kinds of healthy food. Keiro also promoted its catering service by setting a booth for free sushi and seafood. I won’t disclose how many pieces of shrimp that I ate, except to say that I will be back next year.

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Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2016, HEALTH FAIR, Keiro Northwest, PEGGY TANEMURA, RON YOUMANS, VOL 35 NO 45 | NOVEMBER 5 - NOVEMBER 11

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