Date, Walnut, and Dark Chocolate Cookies - Cancer-Fighting Recipe This recipe borrows the natural sweetness of Medjool dates, along with the rich flavors of walnuts and dark chocolate, to craft a delicious, healthy version of this classic cookie. Enjoy this sweet treat with your loved ones during the…
Continue Reading→Creamy Chocolate Date Mousse – Cancer-Fighting Recipe
Creamy Chocolate Date Mousse - Cancer-Fighting Recipe Satisfy your sweet tooth with this unique chocolate mousse, packed with flavor and some surprising healthy foods: avocado and Medjool dates. Avocado is high in fiber and heart-healthy omega-3 fats while Medjool dates have more fiber, calcium and potassium. Their natural…
Continue Reading→Chai Hot Chocolate – Cancer Fighting Recipe
Chai Hot Chocolate - Cancer Fighting Recipe Chocolate may seem decadent but in moderation, it can be part of a healthy cancer-protective diet. This recipe combines cinnamon, ginger and cloves with rich cocoa for the perfect warm, spiced drink for a cold day. Plus, lab studies have shown…
Continue Reading→Gingerbread – Cancer Fighting Recipe
Gingerbread - Cancer Fighting Recipe This beautifully light version of traditional gingerbread uses whole-wheat pastry flour to add fiber, vitamins and phytochemicals that regular white flour lacks. Naturally sweet molasses and aromatic spices keep this dessert moist and flavorful. Serve warm with fresh fruit or a cup of…
Continue Reading→Cranberry Flax Pumpkin Bread – Cancer Fighting Recipe
Cranberry Flax Pumpkin Bread - Cancer Fighting Recipe Two of the season’s most-loved foods come together in this delicious homemade bread. Pumpkin’s potent beta-carotene and cranberries’ anthocyanin phytochemicals are blended together with flaxseed’s protective Omega-3 fatty acids. Flax is also being studied for their lignans, plant estrogens which…
Continue Reading→How Does the Western Diet Increase the Risk for Cancer?
How Does the Western Diet Increase the Risk for Cancer The Western diet, characterized by its high intake of processed foods, red and processed meats, sugary drinks, and low intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, has been associated with an increased risk of cancer. Several mechanisms have…
Continue Reading→Ketogenic Diet in Cancer Prevention and Therapy
Ketogenic Diet in Cancer Prevention and Therapy Nearly a century ago, Otto Warburg discovered that tumors consume tremendous amounts of glucose relative to most non-transformed tissues, and that the majority of glucose consumed by tumors is fermented to lactate, rather than oxidized in pathways that require respiration. This…
Continue Reading→White Winter Minestrone Soup Cancer-Fighting Recipe
White Winter Minestrone Soup Cancer-Fighting Recipe Once you’ve prepped the vegetables, this soup cooks fast yet tastes as though it has been cooking for hours. It tastes even better the next day. This soup is thick, more like a stew, so add more liquid if you prefer a thinner…
Continue Reading→Cranberry Muffins Cancer-Fighting Recipe
Cranberry Muffins Cancer-Fighting Recipe The tartness of cranberries and their subtle sweetness makes for the best muffins. This recipe is very easy, but the trick with muffins is not to over-mix the batter. There should still be streaks of flour in the batter as you spoon it into the…
Continue Reading→Pear Cranberry Oatmeal with Toasted Walnuts
Pear Cranberry Oatmeal with Toasted Walnuts Here is a deliciously easy way to start your day. The tart dried cranberries and sweet fresh pears are a match made in heaven, and the toasted walnuts bring a savory crunch and healthy omega-3 fats. Add some milk or yogurt for extra…
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