Columbia Association of the Police Department, City of New York COLUMBIA NEWS Hello all of Columbia, I would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year. Let us try and make 2011 one of the best years for annual membership. Membership dues are one of the most important factors to any fraternal organization. These dues are the foundation of the organization. As many of you know, membership has slowed for the Columbia Association as well as for the other fraternal organizations. The cause of the decline remains unknown. It is imperative that we, as a whole, do our best to sign up as many members that we possibly can. There are a lot of Italians on this job but for some strange reason they do not want to join this fine organization. I think it is time for the seasoned members to educate the newer members to join. There is strength in numbers. The amount of affairs with Italian heritage is vast. Let us be proud of our heritage and let us show it though strong membership in the Columbia Association. Now let’s get down to business. My goal as your President is to increase the membership. I would like to accomplish this mission. I need all of the members’ help. All of the members have to be active stewards and try to sign up as many members as they possibly can. There should not be any excuses. If there are commands without a delegate, please notify the Columbia Board of Officers as soon as possible. We all know that members get transferred and retire all the time. These are the commands that fall into the cracks and do not have any members signed up. If you are interested in becoming a delegate or actively getting involved in this organization then you should notify the Board of Officers or come to a general meeting and make your wishes known. The Columbia Association is only as strong as the membership it represents. The Columbia Association has some great events scheduled for this year. Here is a list of upcoming events. On Friday March 18 th we will hold our annual Cigar Event at Club Macanudo. On Friday May 6 th , we will hold our annual Golf Outing at the Clearview Golf Course. On Friday May 13 th , we will hold our annual Dinner Dance at the El Caribe Catering Hall. On Friday June 17 th , we will hold our annual Fishing Trip aboard Captain Jim in Freeport Long Island. On Sunday July 19 th , we will hold our annual Columbia Association’s Giglio lift at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Brooklyn. From July 31 st to August 5 th , we will hold our annual Lake George Vacation Trip. On Sunday October 2 nd , we will hold our annual Columbia Association Detective Anthony Venditti Memorial Motorcycle Ride. On Sunday October 9 th , we will hold our annual Wreath Laying Ceremony at Columbus Circle. On Monday October 10 th , we will hold our annual Columbus Day Parade up 5 th Avenue. On Sunday December 11 th , we will hold our annual Children’s Christmas Party at the Italian Charities Building. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the September 11 th attacks on not only New York City but the world. The Columbia Association would like to honor all of our brothers and sisters that were lost on that faithful day, and to those who fought and continue to fight overseas to protect our freedom. Though the world was paralyzed on that day, we have fought against it and emerged stronger and more unified than ever. We will never forget. Put these events on your calendar and show your support for this organization. All events are listed on the Columbia website. The website is www.nypdcolumbia.org. Until next time, stay true to the Columbia Association. At the Feb. meeting an award given to Rafe Tangorra Founder/Event Chair of “Rock Out Autism” Affiliated with the National Council of Columbia Associations In Civil Service, Inc. and the National Coalition of Italian American Law Enforcement Organizations Fraternity n Integrity n Charity VOL. 45, NO. 1 January — February 2011 SINCE 1932 Our President’s Message...
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Columbia Association of the Police Department, City of New York
COLUMBIA NEWS
Hello all of Columbia,
I would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year. Let us try and make 2011 one of the best years for a n n u a l m e m b e r s h i p . Membership dues are one of the most important factors to any fraternal organization. These dues are the foundation of the
organization. As many of you know, membership has slowed for the Columbia Association as well as for the other fraternal organizations. The cause of the decline remains unknown. It is imperative that we, as a whole, do our best to sign up as many members that we possibly can. There are a lot of Italians on this job but for some strange reason they do not want to join this fine organization. I think it is time for the seasoned members to educate the newer members to join. There is strength in numbers. The amount of affairs with Italian heritage is vast. Let us be proud of our heritage and let us show it though strong membership in the Columbia Association.
Now let’s get down to business. My goal as your President is to increase the membership. I would like to accomplish this mission. I need all of the members’ help. All of the members have to be active stewards and try to sign up as many members as they possibly can. There should not be any excuses. If there are commands without a delegate, please notify the Columbia Board of Officers as soon as possible. We all know that members get transferred and retire all the time. These are the commands that fall into the cracks and do not have any members signed up. If you are interested in becoming a delegate or actively getting involved in this organization then you should notify the Board of Officers or come to a general meeting and make your wishes known. The Columbia Association is only as strong as the membership it represents.
The Columbia Association has some great events scheduled for this year. Here is a list of upcoming events. On Friday March 18th we will hold our annual Cigar Event at Club Macanudo. On Friday May 6th, we will hold our annual Golf Outing at the Clearview Golf Course. On Friday May 13th, we will hold our annual Dinner Dance at the El Caribe Catering Hall. On Friday June 17th, we will hold our annual Fishing Trip aboard Captain Jim in Freeport Long Island. On Sunday July 19th, we will hold our annual Columbia Association’s Giglio lift at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Brooklyn. From July 31st to August 5th, we will hold our annual Lake George Vacation Trip. On Sunday October 2nd, we will hold our annual Columbia Association Detective Anthony Venditti Memorial Motorcycle Ride. On Sunday October 9th, we will hold our annual Wreath Laying Ceremony at Columbus Circle. On Monday October 10th, we will hold our annual Columbus Day Parade up 5th Avenue. On Sunday December 11th, we will hold our annual Children’s Christmas Party at the Italian Charities Building. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks on not only New York City but the world. The Columbia Association would like to honor all of our brothers and sisters that were lost on that faithful day, and to those who fought and continue to fight overseas to protect our freedom. Though the world was paralyzed on that day, we have fought against it and emerged stronger and more unified than ever. We will never forget.
Put these events on your calendar and show your support for this organization. All events are listed on the Columbia website. The website is www.nypdcolumbia.org.
Until next time, stay true to the Columbia Association.
At the Feb. meeting an award given to Rafe Tangorra Founder/Event Chair of
“Rock Out Autism”
Affiliated with the National Council of Columbia Associations
In Civil Service, Inc. and the National Coalition of Italian American Law Enforcement Organizations
Fraternity n Integrity n Charity
VOL. 45, NO. 1 January — February 2011 SINCE 1932
Our President’s Message...
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Editor’s Spot New York City Police Department Columbia Association
Hon. Mario Biaggi...........................................................................(718) 796-9708
I wanted to share this online blog I read from David Morris, January 7, 2011
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As we enter the new year, many of us strive to make
positive changes in our lives. Unfortunately over time, most of us lose motivation and those goals are never met.
Here is an inspiring article I read which hopefully will give you more confidence in obtaining your 2011
resolutions. in “Nobody WANTS to set goals that they can’t accomplish. It’s not fun. Or rewarding. It sets up a sort of mental inertia where your mind stops taking goals seriously. So today, I’m going to share a few simple steps that can drastically increase the odds that you’ll achieve all of your goals. I’m not a motivational speaker…and I’m not going to throw in a lot of “fluff”. I’m simply going to tell you the techniques that I’ve learned through the years and actually use myself to create dramatic, lasting changes in my life on a constant basis. When I follow the steps I’m going to tell you, I get the dramatic, lasting change I’m af-ter. When I shortcut the process, I fall flat—just like everyone else. Make it emotional. Goals that are purely fact -based don’t pull you out of bed in the morning. Try to come up with reasons in your head of why your current situation is unacceptable . If you can’t figure out why achieving the goal will be emotionally rewarding, create a tangible reward for yourself.
Write it down. A goal that’s not written down has no more value than a fan-tasy. Writing down goals has a powerful effect of combining emotions, logic, and the senses of touch and sight. Getting that sheet of paper out every day, seeing them written in your own handwriting and reading them out loud to yourself is even more powerful.
Talk about it. Tell people what your goals are-if for no other reason than the fact that you may be willing to disappoint yourself but you will be less likely to be willing to share poor performance with friends and family.
Break it down. If your main goal is 2 months out, set monthly, weekly, or daily intermediary goals.
Track your progress. I like to use grid paper for this. I have the goals down the side, dates across the top, and I fill in my progress as I make it. For goals that take daily action, there’s nothing like a week of blank boxes to slap me in the face.
Set alarms. Set alarms on your phone or computer and schedule time in your day to accomplish your goals. Entropy (the tendency of things to move to-wards chaos unless acted on by an outside force) will always fill your schedule with “stuff.” You’ve got to cause order to happen by scheduling time to make your goals happen.
Stay consistent. Some goals, like getting out of debt or building up food stor-age don’t necessarily have daily components. Other goals, like reading, learn-ing, fitness, breaking habits, making habits, and relationship goals DO have daily action. The more frequently you can revisit your goal and take forward action on it, the more likely you’ll be to achieve it.”
I hope this can help you with your 2011 resolutions and please remember to keep Columbia in your plans.
In 2010, Manhattan had 312 active members. In 2011, our goal is to increase this number significantly with the assis-tance of our delegates and members, as well as to be able to hold more Columbia Asso-ciation events in our borough.
Brooklyn Louis Balsamo
Ciao my fellow Brooklynites ! For 2010 membership was slightly up. I hope we can con-vince all those that haven't paid there dues to pay them in 2011. My goal for 2011, as well as the goal of the organi-zation, is to reach those who are hesitant and get them to join the best fraternal organi-zation in the NYPD. Remem-
ber strength comes in numbers !
Queens Matthew Cioffi
Greetings to all of our true and trusted members! Spread the word to your fellow co-workers of the great times, great food and great people that one en-counters at our monthly meet-ings and marquee events. Now is the time to join and to be part of "what is the best thing on this job." See you all at the meeting ! Ciao!
Financial Secretaries Corner
Bronx Steven Berger
In the year 2010 membership in the Bronx was slightly up with 127 paying members. This number is still small in comparison to years past. It be-hooves all UMOS and Civilians in the Bronx with Italian ties to con-tact any of the Columbia Board members for further information on membership. Thank You
Staten Island John Peruffo
Greetings from the ROCK. Look for this year’s Staten Island Co-lumbia Association Event, The Five Boro Motorcycle Tour to Support the Anthony J. Venditti Scholarship Award. The ride is on Oct 2, 2011 rain or shine. Check our website to download a flyer and post in your command. Take pride in your heritage and come march in the Columbus Day Pa-
rade, Bus service provided from Edgewater Plaza. Carpool with us to get to the next general meeting. We meet at the VZ Bridge Monument.
Life Member Phil Repaci Sr.
I feel being a life member is an honor. It shows a dedication to an organization that does many good things for its members and their families. To become a life member one has to be a member in good standing for 35 years. That alone shows ones pride in their heritage and these mem-bers have become the backbone of The Columbia Association.
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I had the pleasure of speaking with Chief Joseph Esposito, our Chief of the Department (NYPD)
and member with the Columbia Association.
Q: Chief Esposito, what is your favorite Italian dish ?
A: I have two, chicken parmesan and lasagna.
Q: How do you keep Italian traditions present in your family ?
A: Christmas Eve dinner of seven fishes, St. Joseph Day on March 19, I celebrate my namesake’s day with my
family and friends by enjoying a dish of pasta and sardines (con sarde) and for dessert sfingi (little cakes filled
with ricotta, chocolate chips and orange rind). Columbus Day, each second Monday in October, my family and
I march in the NYC Columbus Day Parade. Practicing my Roman Catholic Faith and last but not least, each
year I crush grapes at home, make wine from it, and then bottle it. The men and women in my family, including my grandchildren, participate in this tradition.
Q: Who in Italian history has influenced you as a person and why?
A: Well, I would say it would be Joseph Petrosino. He was a New York City police officer who was a pioneer in the fight against organized crime, a man
deeply entrusted by the city’s immigrant families, a man looked up to by children in the street. Most of them were crushed together in the tenements of the
lower East Side and East Harlem, and they lived every day of their lives fearing that somehow they would come to the attention of the terrible Black Hand. It
wasn’t merely that he was a cop. With Petrosino, the sworn duty was a matter of private honor. He headed the “ Italian Squad,” an elite corps of Italian
American detectives created to combat the mafia which Petrosino saw as a shame to decent Italians. In four years Petrosino and his men sent more than 500
“Black Hand” members to prison. Petrosino was a man of firsts. He was the first officer ever to log more than 700 arrests per year. He was also the first offi-
cer to be officially recognized for introducing the techniques of disguise and working “plain clothes” in order to infiltrate criminal organizations. In 1909,
Petrosino made plans to travel to Palermo, Sicily, on a top secret mission. While on this mission, he was assassinated. Petrosino’s untimely death marked the
first and fortunately only time, a member of this Department was killed in the line of duty while overseas. The Italian cultural website ItalianAware, recently
named Petrosino “the most prolific Italian a American immigrant ever,” and I agree with their choice.
Q: Chief, what professional advice can you offer to our members of the association?
A: Don’t think about doing the right thing; Do the right thing without thinking.
Chief Joseph J. Esposito entered the New York City Police Department as a Police Trainee in August 1968. He was appointed to Police Officer in
April 1971 and began his career on patrol in the 77th Precinct. He was promoted to Detective in May 1983; Sergeant in September 1983; Lieutenant in Feb-
ruary 1986; Captain in June 1989; Deputy Inspector in August 1993; Inspector in October 1994; Deputy Chief in September 1996; Assistant Chief in Decem-
ber 1997 and Chief of Department in August 2000. Chief Esposito's vast experience includes serving in the 10th Precinct, 34th Precinct, 66th Precinct, 77th
Precinct, 83rd Precinct and the 109th Precinct, as well as the Narcotics Division and Detective Bureau.
Chief Esposito served as Commanding Officer of the Strategic and Tactical Command (S.A.T. COM), where he was in charge of all Patrol, Hous-
ing, Narcotics and Detective Operations in the Brooklyn North area. He has also served as the Commanding Officer of the 34th Precinct, 66th Precinct and
the 83rd Precinct. As the highest-ranking uniformed member, the Chief of Department is responsible for directing and controlling the daily operations of the
seven major enforcement bureaus within the New York City Police Department. In addition, Chief Esposito coordinates the crime control strategy meetings
in which senior commanders share tactical information and recommend plans of action to achieve crime reduction goals.
During Chief Esposito's tenure with the Department, he has earned some of the Department's highest medals and commendations, which include
the Combat Cross, Medal of Valor and the Medal for Exceptional Merit. Chief Esposito holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from the State
University of New York.
A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF OF THE DEPARTMENT
Fitness Section
PAGE 5 Columbia News January - February 2011
I read an article by Karen Asp of Men’s Fitness online and though I would share it with you.
“YOUR MENTAL MUSCLE”
“Most of us don't worry about our mem-ory fading. But memory problems can arise early as your 20s, according to a new University of Vir-ginia study. After evaluating more than 2,000 men and women between the ages of 18 and 60 for seven years, researchers found that by the age of 27, brain speed, puzzle-solving capabilities, and abstract reasoning started to decline in most peo-ple. That doesn't mean you're doomed to not knowing your girl's name tomorrow. But it does indicate that your brain s one part of your body you need to keep fit. Here's how:
1. STAY ACTIVE Physical fitness may increase the size of your hip-pocampus—the region of the brain connected to long-term recall. Anything that gets your blood flowing works, but jogging and swimming appear to provide the best benefits to the brain.
2. EAT SMART What's good for your heart is good for your nog-gin, says Gary Small, M.D., author of iBrain. He advises loading your diet with antioxidant-rich foods (such as brightly colored fruits and vegeta-bles), plus omega-3 fatty acids from fish and olive oil.
3. ORGANIZE AND VISUALIZE Teach yourself mental cues. If you need to remem-ber several items, try arranging them into smaller units. Take your Social Security number. You probably know it by heart because it's already ar-ranged into groups of three, two, and four num-bers.
4. DON'T OVERDO IT Although technology can leave you scattered and mentally drained, it can also free your brain up from things that I don't need to be committed to memory, like phone numbers and birthdays (unless it's your wife's and kids' days; remember those!).
5. PLAY AND RELAX Contrary to what your mom says, video games won't rot your brain. Some—like the puzzle-filled Brain Age 2 for Nintendo DS—may even help to strengthen and train it. Kicking back and relaxing also reduces stress levels, which can boost brain-power”.
RETIRED DESK: By Nat Infurna
Retired Financial Secretary
MEMBERSHIP: As of January 31, 2011
Retired...................274
Life.......................1024
Delinquent.............00
Total Retired Members for 2010 were 274.
All retired members who were paid for 2010 have received a notice
to send in their 2011 dues which is still only $20.
Send to: Nat Infurna
188 Brown St
Mineola NY 11501.
LIFE MEMBERS
The following members became Life Members after paying for 35Yrs:
Robert Coccia
Carl Gandolfo
John Gallo
Paul Gallo
Charles Papio
SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS
John Magnone
Marc Tufo
Frank Marchione
John Reale
Paul Petro
Frank Vollaro
Ambrose Laverdi
Please note, any member who wishes to donate their $400 death
benefit to the Scholarship Fund and receive a one -time tax exemption
may do so by sending the association a letter with their request.
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UNTIL THE NEXT ISSUE - CIAO!!
NYPD reunion in Pompano beach
From L to R, Frank Tuscano (PBA), Mike Scagnelli (Chief of Transportation), Tony Simonetti (1st Deputy Comm.), Charlie DeRienzo (Deputy Comm. Of Training), John Briganti (Past Board Member), and Vinnie Coangelo (Past President).
Photo by John Briganti
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Death Announcements
The Columbia Association Mourns The Loss Of: Pray for the repose soul of life member William Arciprete. Pray for the repose soul of life member past board officer Leonard J. Zanni. Pray for the repose soul of life member Louis Sassi. Pray for the repose soul of life member Louis Curto. Pray for the repose soul of life member Ralph Leonardi. Pray for the repose soul of life member Joseph N. Cannone. Pray for the repose soul of life member Richard Petrucci. Pray for the repose soul of life member Samuel DeMartin. Pray for the repose soul of James Schneider, Sr. father of retired member Jimmy Schneider. Pray for the repose soul of life member Roy Valdata. Pray for the repose soul of Maria Luisa Guccione mother of Joseph Guccione U.S. Marshall of the Southern District of N.Y. Pray for the repose soul of Florence Santimauro mother of John Santimauro. Pray for the repose soul of life member Anthony Baldanza.
Birth Announcements
Congratulations to P.O. James Finamore, PBSI Evidence Collection Team and wife Michelle on the arrival of baby Lena Rose born on July 14, 2010. Congratulations to P.O. Vincent Falsitta, (QSECT) and wife Tina on the arrival of baby Filomena born on April 6, 2010. Congratulations to Det. Andrew C. Greco, TB Special Investigation Unit and wife Alethia on the arrival of baby Ariella Cecelia born on Nov 13, 2010.
Restaurant Corner
A recipe courtesy of Giada De
Laurentiis
PAGE 7 Columbia News January - February 2011
Chicken Piccata
Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 25 min Level: Easy Serves: 4 servings Ingredients • 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied and then cut in half
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• All-purpose flour, for dredging
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1/4 cup brined capers, rinsed
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped Directions Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess. In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 3 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add 2 pieces of chicken and cook for 3 minutes. When chicken is browned, flip and cook other side for 3 minutes. Remove and transfer to plate. Melt 2 more tablespoons butter and add another 2 ta-blespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add the other 2 pieces of chicken and brown both sides in same manner. Remove pan from heat and add chicken to the plate. Into the pan /add the lemon juice, stock and ca-pers. Return to stove and bring to boil, scraping up brown bits from the pan for extra flavor. Check for seasoning. Return all the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove chicken to platter. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to sauce and whisk vigorously. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.
Thanks Giada
Welcome to La Locanda, a name that means “gathering place”. Patrons will tell you that the food is consistently delicious, the portions generous, the daily specials are unique and creative, that you'll find your favor-ite dishes on the regular menu and all at an excellent value. Just when you think their fin-ished talking they'll tell you that the restaurant has a friendly, comfortable atmosphere. That a conversation starting at one table will con-sume the entire room and before you realize it, you've shared laughs and stories with per-fect strangers. That's why patrons gather here, at La Locanda Cono and Maria Colombo are the reason that this Williamsburg, Southern Italian restaurant is so friendly and successful. They share with you the warmth, friendliness and customs of their hometown, Teggiano, Italy. Not to mention the incredible food. They not only own this restaurant but live and breathe every detail. Cono starts each morn-ing early preparing the homemade wheat bread, countless sauces and daily specials while Maria decorates representing the holi-day or season of that time and greets their guests. Michele, (grandpa) Maria's father, can be seen confident and proud knowing his ex-perience and input have graced this cozy es-tablishment. Rachele and Michael both wait tables adding there own flair and personality to their parents business, while an after school visit from Carmine, their youngest son brings a smile to the regulars faces. This is the true meaning of family af-fair. Join them and share in all they have to offer. Be-come a member of La Locanda. Gather with friends and eat like royalty!
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PAGE 9 Columbia News January - February 2011
LAKE GEORGE TRIP
SUNDAY AUGUST 1, 2011 - FRIDAY AUGUST 6, 2011 QUALITY INN - LAKE GEORGE
$195.00 PER ROOM PER NIGHT – 2 ADULTS
**NO ADDITIONAL COST FOR CHILDREN**
$15.00 EXTRA PER ADDITIONAL ADULT (18 & OVER) PER NIGHT ALL ROOMS ARE POOL SIDE WITH BALCONY
SARATOGA RACETRACK AND CASINO
IS ONLY 20 MINUTES AWAY
EACH ROOM EQUIPPED WITH: 2 QUEEN SIZED BEDS OR 1 KING SIZE BED
TO MAKE RESERVATIONS CALL 518-668-3525, PRESS 0 TO
LEAVE A MESSAGE FOR SCOTT ONLY AND TELL HIM YOU ARE A COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION MEMBER TO RECEIVE ABOVE PRICE.
ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT
MARC MARINO (212) 693-5722 ANTHONY CESARANO (646) 529-4310
RICH ANGELETTI (347) 205-5702
SUNDAY OCTOBER 2, 2011 RAIN OR SHINE
COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION 4TH ANNUAL MOTORCYLE TOUR IN REMEMBERANCE OF
DET. ANTHONY J. VENDITTI
Registration at the Old New York City Skating Rink parking lot World’s Fair Un-sphere (Big Globe)
Flushing Meadow Park
Registration from 8:00 to 9:45 Kick Stands Up at 10:00 a.m. SHARP!!!
Directions– Grand Central Parkway West Exit at 9P, Make right at stop sign. Parking lot on left 1/2 mile. Post party barbeque @ 12:00 pm, the Elks Lodge, 3250 Richmond Ave, corner of Arthur Kill Road,
A letter sent to me by retired Chief, Michael Scagnelli ;
“Dr. Howard Shapiro, author of Dr. Shapiro’s Picture Perfect Weight Loss books, is a great friend of the police and firemen as well. Numerous members of these departments have lost significant weight through Dr. Shapiro’s nationally recognized weight loss program, and the weight stays off. I lost 31 pounds and I feel oh so healthy. Dr. Shapiro is an honorary member of the Honor Legion and would love to help members of the Columbia Association by attending meetings and giving free advice to our members. Diabetes is a disease that some members and their families must deal with.”
After a 3 year break, Dr. Shapiro is back with a new bestseller—EAT & BEAT DIABETES WITH PICTURE PERFECT WEIGHT LOSS—a program not only for diabetics and pre-diabetics but anyone needing to lose weight, including children. His proprietary photographs of food comparisons are original and fresh, providing new information for dieting in a simple, user-friendly format.
• 23 million Americans have diabetes.
• 57 million Americans are pre-diabetic and don’t know it.
• One and a half million Americans suffer heart attacks every year.
• 50 million Americans have high blood pressure.
• One third of everyone born in 2005 will contract diabetes.
• 129 million people are overweight and at risk for diabetes.
The killer is diabetes, and it’s on the rise. The sixth most potent cause of death in the nation, diabetes afflicts another 2,200 Americans every day, damaging their sight, hearing, sleep, and mental health…tripling their risk of heart attack and stroke…diminishing their sexual performance and enjoyment…and potentially leading to blindness, amputations, and kidney failure. Adult onset diabetes is not only on the rise due to obesity in the adult population, but children at the age of 11 and 12 are now getting this adult form of diabetes. If you get diabetes before the age of 40 you may shorten your life by 11-14 years. If you get this disease at the age of 11 or 12 you will lose even more.
Ask any doctor or nutritionist who treats patients with diabetes: the first focus for controlling the disease is a healthy eating plan. But diabetic eating plans are usually all
about what you can’t eat.
Now Dr. Howard Shapiro, creator of the New York Times bestseller Picture Perfect Weight Loss, and renowned chef Franklin Becker (who is a diabetic) reveal the secrets to a diet that can actually help readers beat diabetes. You Can Eat and Beat Diabetes. It’s a type of eating that virtually guarantees not just control of the disease and a delicious satisfying of the appetite, but an emphasis on specific nutrients that actually target diabetes, beating back its potential side effects and maintaining the healthy weight that is key to controlling the dis-ease.
In Eat & Beat Diabetes with Picture Perfect Weight Loss, Dr. Shapiro uses the same visual method of food comparisons that made his weight-loss books so popular and easy to use. You’ll find:
Dr. Shapiro’s Beat Diabetes Pyramid-a simple way to understand the food groups that fight diabetes and help you lose weight.
50 recipes from the nation’s premier chefs—ranging range from simple to sophisticated, so anyone can make tasty meals regardless of time or skill.
A 7-day sample meal plan.
More than 275 full-color photographs of food comparisons.
Menus from restaurants and fast food chains.
I highly recommend Dr. Shapiro’s program and his new book Eat & Beat Diabetes with Picture Perfect Weight Loss.
For more information, please visit Dr. Shapiro’s website: www.eatandbeatdiabetes.com
His books are available on Amazon.com and all major bookstores.
