I love Kale. It's not that I grew up with it. In fact, the first time I had kale was probably just 3-4 years ago. It didn't take long before I made it a staple in my house. I remember one of the first times I tasted it. My husband's mother had made it at his sister's house and I was having leftovers. I couldn't believe that such a coarse, leafy vegetable could taste so good. Now, it's like I crave it! The point of my story is that I never would've tried to cook kale without some … [Read more...]
Anti-Cancer Diet: Should I be a Vegetarian?
Should I Eat Meat or Not? Have you had someone tell you that it is unhealthy to eat meat or animal products? Many studies have shown health benefits for those who choose not to eat meat. You might wonder if you should be a vegetarian or a vegan. A vegetarian is someone who eats eggs and dairy foods but does not eat meat. By contrast, someone who eats no foods that have animal components, including eggs, dairy, or meat is a vegan. Following a vegetarian diet is one healthy … [Read more...]
Cancer Fighting Lunches: Brown Bag Recipes
Depending on your occupation, lunchtime can be something you look forward to or just an inconvenience. Many days I find that my lunch meal is an afterthought. It might be 11:30 and I'm starving but I don't have lunch. In that moment, I'll take anything to eat regardless of how healthy it might be! THAT is the danger in not planning. In a previous post I talked about cancer fighting breakfast meals. Today I'll give you some ideas about stocking your kitchen with the right foods … [Read more...]
Smoothies: A Cancer Fighting Combination
What Makes a Smoothie? Smoothies can be a great way to get in a dairy and fruit serving or two. They're good for breakfast, a snack, or as dessert in the evening. Most importantly, they can provide you yet another opportunity to get some healthy phytochemicals in your diet! Smoothies seem to come in and out of popularity. And, there doesn't seem to be any particular definition of what exactly makes a smoothie. I've seen "smoothies" that are really just glorified milkshakes. If … [Read more...]
Meals to Fight Cancer: Breakfast
Get Your Day Started Right! You have all heard it before. I'm sure Kellogg's started it. But really, the most important meal of the day? Let's not discriminate; I think ALL meals are important. No one meal is more important than any other. They're just, how should I say it ... 'different'. Yes, I'm talking about breakfast! The first meal of your day can be a starting point for getting in cancer 'phyters' (phytochemicals). Breakfast is also important in maintaining a healthy … [Read more...]
