Cancer Fighting Foods & Give Aways!
I guess I am kind of making this a cancer fighting week due to mom's bday this past Thursday & as you all know, she passed away from cancer. On the Care2 site, they had an article on Cancer Fighting Foods by Melissa Breyer. The article states:"We hear a lot of advice on what to do to avoid cancer–and with around 1,444,920 new cases of cancer a year, according to the American Cancer Society–it’s no wonder why. One of the easiest and most effective ways to promote good health and to help protect against cancer is with your diet. In fact, The American Cancer society estimates that one third of all cancer deaths might be diet-related.That means watch out for junk food, and embrace healthful food. The foods on this list, prepared by the Cancer Cure Foundation, have the ability to help stave off cancer and some can even help inhibit cancer cell growth or reduce tumor size. The list is not complete–there are other anti-cancer edibles–but this features the all-stars and is an excellent starting point." Here is the list & you can read the full article on the benefits at the link above.
Vegetables: Broccoli; Cabbage; Cauliflower; Carrots; Kale; Mushrooms: shiitake, maitake, reishi, Agaricus blazei Murill, and Coriolus Versicolor; Seaweed and other sea vegetables; Sweet potatoes
Fruit: Avocados;Chili peppers; Figs; Grapefruits; Grapes; Oranges and lemons; Papayas; Raspberries;
Tomatoes
Seeds & Nuts: Flax; Nuts
Herbs & Spices: Garlic; Rosemary; Tapioca; Tumeric
Beverages: Red wine; Soy products; Green tea and black tea
A couple other articles you may be interested in from Care2:
Top 5 Foods for Healthy Skin: To have truly healthy skin from the inside out you absolutely have to think about what you are feeding it. Be sure you are using skin care and cosmetic products that are safe (free from harmful ingredients) and right for your skin type. But don’t stop there, your diet definitely shows up in your complexion.
10 Superfoods for Spring: The article states: "I’m the first to admit that the term “superfood” gets thrown around a lot in the media and marketing, but that doesn’t mean we should turn our backs on the bursting-with-nourishment, lovely, potent, and delicious foods that fall under the moniker. Especially when these foods are known to lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer, and, while we’re at it, put you in a better mood."
I also wanted to let you know that Fit Bottomed Girls are celebrating their one-year b-day. They wrote that because the blogging community and their fitness readers are so great, Fit Bottomed Girls and their sponsors are giving away an awesome prize each day of their b-day week, May 18-24. Below is a day-by-day guide of what they are giving away. The giveaways will be posted every afternoon and readers can enter by simply commenting on why they'd like to win or by emailing them. Check it out. Wish I was big enough to do this for you all but at least I am passing on the info!
Monday: The Firm Balance Ball
Tuesday: Reebok EasyTone Sneakers
Wednesday: Anchor Bay workout DVD packs
Thursday: a lucy outfit
Friday: Nike gym bag
Saturday: Acacia Workout DVD packs
Sunday: A TRX Home-Training Bundle and 3 FBG tees
Hope you all have/had a great weekend and got some "YOU TIME!"
Very informative Jody!! There's a couple of items in that first list I have never heard of and will have to look them up!
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What a great tribute to your mom. Thanks for the giveaway info. Looks like a big week ahead.
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Thanks for spreading the word and sharing the love!!!!
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Patti, thx for visiting! I know, ya think you have heard all of the different foods out there & a list shows up with ones we never heard of!!!
Lee - Sounds like a good week to me! Does not hurt to try, right!
FitBottomedGirls: My pleasure to spread the word! I can't do it so glad others can!
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