3. Consume as many fruits and vegetables as possible. Eat seven or more servings daily. The superstars for breast cancer protection include all cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, cauliflower) ; dark leafy greens (collards, kale, spinach) ; carrots and tomatoes. The superstar fruits include citrus, berries and cherries. Note: it is best to eat cruciferous vegetables raw or lightly cooked, as some of the phytochemicals believed to offer protection against breast cancer are destroyed by heat.
I find getting lots of fruit into “The Beasties” is easy, same for spinach (try this no-prep Trader Joes Cookbook recipe for spinach lasagna), broccoli, carrots and toms, but some of the others are a struggle.
I LOVE cabbage and brussel sprouts, so was delighted to see them on the list, but my family acts like I’m suggesting ingesting raw sewage, do you have a great (especially if it’s kid approved) recipe you’d like to share?
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Thanks for sharing this! As for cabbage, the only meager suggestion I have (that makes me want to make it now!) is for using it shredded in a stir-fry with carrots, onions, ground pork, soy sauce, pepper, and tons of garlic. I eye up my seasonings and cook the veggies down a bit in the pan before adding the pork. It’s pretty simple but the cabbage blends in well and complements the other ingredients. Of course it’s easy to switch in or out your veggies of choice! Brussels sprouts: I’ve never prepared them myself, but I know my dad loves them with garlic and butter, and I think he either pan fries them or roasts them. Thanks for reminding me to be more adventurous and inclusive with veggies. We get stuck in ruts!
Oh I know it’s so easy to find yourself just doing the same meals over and over, I love it when I get nudged to do something different, haven’t had a stir fry for ages, dinner for tonight sorted thanks!
Love your blog. We love this recipe for brussel sprouts, while it doesn’t meet the criteria of ‘low-heat’, its still yummy! http://mymomismmoments.wordpress.com/2012/05/28/roasted-brussel-sprouts/
Ooooo roasting sounds yummy, they love roast spuds so maybe I could sneak a few in 😀
Good advice, but sorry, no recipes. You can always try something with bacon, but that kind of defeats the purpose of the veggies.
ciao! oven 350
rinse brussel sprouts-do not dry
place on an oven pan
drizzle with olive oil
sprinkle with maldon salt or sea salt
roast for 30 minutes
enjoy!
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this looks delicious, im going to try it.. 🙂
these are great tips… i feel like most people do not really know much about this month.. Thanks for sharing these.. :-).. and i posted something about breast cancer.. 🙂 http://chicwithwords.wordpress.com/2012/10/16/lets-go-pink/
I’m not good with eating vegetables regularly, however I do have a bowl of grapes for breakfast
I am a cancer survivor and I am looking for some anti-oxidant food that would help… nice thing you have this blog. BTW, thanks for following mine!
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