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In Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here are three foods to fight cancer and a recipe to implement tonight. Salmon Eating fish twice a week is a healthy step that can help fight cancer if that fish is salmon. Salmon is rich in fish oil and contains omega-3 fatty acids. Research has shown that omega-3 fatty acid lowers the risk of breast cancer. It also is an anti-inflammatory and improves blood flow. Tomatoes Another anti-inflammatory food is tomatoes. Tomatoes contain lycopene which helps fight cancer as it is an antioxidant. It is a versatile vegetable that can be used … Continue reading →

Foods That Fight Inflammation 2

It is important to fight inflammation in your body to counteract the damage that can cause cancer, heart disease and diabetes among other diseases and conditions. Getting enough sleep is one way to do this, but it isn’t the only tool in your arsenal. You can reduce your risk of serious disease by making your that your diet includes food that fights inflammation. Yesterday, I introduced this topic and shared two of the important foods that you need to consume. Today, I’ll finish the list with three more food that fight inflammation. Cherries The type of cherry you choose is … Continue reading →

Foods That Fight Inflammation

Make sure that your diet includes as many of the following food choices as possible. These foods have been shown in studies to fight inflammation in the body. Why is fighting inflammation important? Well, research has shown a real link between inflammation in the body to all sorts of diseases and conditions, such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Inflammation can happen from a variety of things from stress to an infection. getting enough sleep and consuming the following types of food can counteract the damage that occurs and calm the inflammation, making you healthier. Onions Onions are easier than … Continue reading →

Fighting Cancer with Yoga and Vegan Diet

The health and therapeutic benefits of yoga have been studies for centuries around the world and have recently begun to be acknowledged by Western medicine. Cancer may soon be added to the list of diseases that benefit from yoga. According to research conducted by the University of California in San Francisco, yoga and a vegan diet can help fight prostate and cancers. The study participants included 93 men in the early stages of prostate cancer. The patients were divided in two groups, one consisting of men taking modern medical treatments and the other using only lifestyle changes with no conventional … Continue reading →

The State of Texas Wants to Cure Cancer

The Lone Star State is looking to become a leader in cancer research and prevention over the next ten years — and is investing three billion dollars to do it. That three billion dollars would make Texas the holder of the second largest bank of cancer research funds in the nation — second only to the National Cancer Institute. And Texas is already home to some leaders in the fight against cancer, like the Lance Armstrong Foundation, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The idea to create the Cancer Prevention and … Continue reading →

The Right Foods to Fight Aging

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Are you prepared to grow old gracefully? Or would you rather fight it, kicking and screaming? You don’t need expensive treatments and strict regimens to feel and look younger — the right diet choices can make a huge impact on your health! One of the best things you can do is drink more water. I know, I tell you this all the time… but water is SO good for you! Here are just a few benefits of water: As you age, your sense of thirst can become less acute — so you don’t realize it when you are becoming dehydrated. … Continue reading →

Eight Superfoods

Are you filling your grocery cart (and your stomach) with healthy, disease-fighting superfoods? Here are eight you should add to your list. Fruits and veggies: Black beans — packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants! Black beans can help protect your memory, encourage muscle growth, and protect your heart. Also try: other legumes like pinto beans and lentils for the same health benefits. Blueberries — have you heard enough about blueberries yet? Chock full of antioxidants that help boost immunity, protect your heart, reduce your cancer risk, and stimulate your memory. In addition to antioxidants, you’ll also find healthy fiber, vitamin … Continue reading →

Healthy Foods You May Not Eat

Foods that are staples in other parts of the world may not be on your nutrition radar here. Let’s look at a few foods that you may be ignoring! Cabbage is an amazing cancer-fighter. Certain compounds in cabbage can actually detoxify cancer cells and interfere with the formation of cancerous substances. Other cruciferous veggies (like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and turnips) can help protect your body against certain types of stroke, several kinds of cancer, diabetes, and cognitive impairment. Sweet potatoes are full of antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6. Lentils (and other legumes, like … Continue reading →

Is Your Diet Putting You At Risk For Breast Cancer?

Three years ago this month my mother was told she was cancer free. The good news came after major surgery, months of treatment and a complete overhaul of her diet. My mom’s breast cancer diagnosis acted as a severe wake up call to our entire family. As you likely know by now October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. What you may not know is that breast cancer affects over 200,000 women in the U.S. each year and about 40,000 women die annually from the insidious disease. As I mentioned earlier my mother is still with us, but as a … Continue reading →

Raise Energy Levels With The Right Foods

You think you are eating right — but your energy levels are in the basement. Here are some tips to help you pick the right foods to keep your body running all day long! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But watch what you eat! Sugary foods (even yogurt) can lead to an energy nosedive after an hour or so. Try to get a mix of protein and fiber (especially from whole grains) for energy that lasts. Keep your sugar content low if you can. Speaking of sugar — that dried fruit is full of it. Fresh, … Continue reading →