I Didn't Know Grilling Caused Cancer! Last time we were talking about using marinades for flavoring foods, and included several recipes. Many times people use marinades for grilling meats and veggies. Did you know that there is a link between eating grilled meat and cancer? At this point, you might be thinking "but grilling is supposed to be a healthy, low-fat way to prepare meat!" Here's the bottom line: Grilling is a healthy way to prepare food, and is a great … [Read more...]
Anti-Cancer Spices: Using Marinades for Flavor
By now, you probably have heard about spices providing you with cancer fighting phytochemicals. In a recent post we focused specifically on curry. This time, we're talking about a great way to add in phytochemicals while flavoring your food: marinating! Many times when people are trying to cook low-fat, healthy protein, they turn to skinless, boneless chicken. After a few meals they comment "all I eat is chicken, chicken, chicken!" Not only does marinating with fresh herbs … [Read more...]
Shopping for Cancer Fighting Foods: Reading Food Labels
They’re NOT a food group! Fats and Sweets On the old pyramid, fats and sweets were their own food group. Not this time though! When it comes to fats, most people know that there are good fats and there are not-so-good fats. Good or bad, all fats have the same amount of calories in them. When trying to lose weight, pay attention to the calories, regardless of good or bad fat. However, for heart health and overall health, the type of fat is very important. Healthy fats … [Read more...]
Cancer Fighting Vegetables, Made Easy
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...]
Evaluating Complementary and Alternative Therapies
It is estimated that 99% of all cancer survivors know about complementary and alternative medicine practices and up to 83% of them have participated in some form during their conventional medical care. The most frequently reported therapies are spiritual practices, relaxation therapy, imagery, exercise, lifestyle, diet and nutritional supplementation. There are many people that I meet that are interested in complementary therapies. The difference between complementary and … [Read more...]
Alternative Therapies: Are You Getting Scammed?
There are a lot of products, services, and touted cures out there when it comes to health and wellness. Cancer seems to attract a large variety of products as does weight loss. It's not uncommon to see a product advertised as a "cancer cure" or one that claims to "melt the fat off". When it's almost too good to be true, we should know that it IS too good to be true! It's not always simple to determine credibility. When it comes to cancer, there are many … [Read more...]
Cancer Prevention: The Role of Exercise (Part I)
Since Monday is President's Day, I thought I'd talk about something I remember about the president I learned in elementary school: The Presidential Fitness Award! Oh the good old days when I had PE (physical education) every day... I will always remember my PE teacher in her stylish workout suits, and my brother getting the fastest mile in the school when he was in 4th grade. I think today we have a problem, now that elementary kids only get 1 day or less of PE class each week... … [Read more...]
Fluids and Cancer: What Should I Drink?
Think Your Drink! We've talked about sugar, and we've talked about artificial sweeteners. Regular sodas, juice, Kool-Aid and here in the south, sweet tea, can contribute a significant amount of calories. Take this example: Scenario 1: 16 oz. latte with whole milk (they use whole milk unless you ask for something else) 20 oz. soda with lunch … [Read more...]
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