The month of October is all about breast cancer awareness. When it comes to prevention, here are five foods to eat that can help reduce your risk of breast cancer.
Research studies show that a compound in broccoli called sulforaphane can help prevent breast cancer. It is also found in other cruciferous veggies like cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and kale.
Salmon:
It’s thought that the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil reduce inflammation, which may contribute to breast cancer.
Broccoli: Walnuts:
Walnuts contain many helpful nutrients and healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which help your body fight inflammation. Some research studies even suggest that walnuts may slow the growth of breast cancer.
Green Tea:
There are properties in green tea called catechins and polyphenols, which function as powerful antioxidants. It is well known that oxidative damage contributes to the development of cancer and that antioxidants can have a protective effect on the body.
Turmeric:
Turmeric is the spice that gives curry its yellow color. It contains curcumin, which is the main active component that has been touted as a powerful antiinflammatory and antioxidant.
Nothing says fall like a warm bowl of soup. Learn how to capture the essence of seasonal veggies to make delicious and hearty soups for those chilly evenings.
Instructor: Carla Cohen
Solve dinner plans with these easy pizza recipes that your family and friends will love. Learn how to create mouthwatering pizzas and flatbreads using fresh and seasonal ingredients that will get you thinking outside of the box.
Instructor: Carla Cohen
Want to get in on this latest trend of easy, one-bowl meals? From brown rice to quinoa, learn the basics of making powerpacked bowls of goodness that are great for bringing to the office or a quick breakfast, lunch, or dinner on the fly. Now that’s easy!
Instructor: Carla Cohen
Nothing says entertaining like a beautiful charcuterie board. Learn how to build the perfect mix of cheeses, meats, fruit, nuts, and more that are customized to your liking for those special holiday get-togethers.
Instructor: Carla Cohen
Have you tried the latest diet trend only to discover it works for others but not you? Diet fads come and go, often leaving us confused and frustrated. This class will explore the most popular diets to help you take control and find your best way to eat!
Instructor: Sue Rapley
Do you feel the need for a change but are lacking the motivation or energy to make it happen? Learn how raw, living foods can ignite your passion and energize you to achieve transformational change in any area of your life.
Instructor: Matt Bennett
Aromatherapy is one of the many ways to support the digestive system, which is key to overall health. Learn tips and essential oils recipes that will help keep this vital system on track.
Instructor: Liza Docken
The heart and soul of organic and biodynamic farming is soil health and soil regeneration. Making the best herbal medicine begins with healthy soil. Oregon’s Wild Harvest organic and biodynamic farming follows regenerative agriculture practices, which is one of the most powerful ways to pull or sequester excessive carbon from the atmosphere and put it back into the soil where it’s needed.
Optimal wellness means feeling good day to day. For many people, this means stepping up daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids. Ultimate Omega’s awardwinning formula delivers. With all the health benefits of pure, fresh, high-quality concentrated fish oil, it gives you more omega-3 fatty acids in every serving. Available in both liquid and soft gels.
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Today, Natural Factors is one of the largest manufacturers of nutritional products in North America. But their origins reach back to the 1950s, and right from day one, they’ve always been fully committed to making products right. They are not a public company with shareholders to impress. Instead, they care about impressing you!
Delicious pumpkin spice season is finally here, and a great way to celebrate is to try this sugar scrub recipe to help relax and rejuvenate your skin. After using this sugar scrub, the skin is left feeling extra soft, silky, and smooth. The grains of the sugar work as an exfoliator as it is scrubbed it into the skin, and the oil leaves the skin hydrated and glowing. Try making this recipe for yourself or give it to a friend who loves pumpkin spice season!
Flaxseed has been consumed for thousands of years, making it one of the world’s original cultivated superfoods. It contains anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids (although not the same type as fish) along with antioxidant substances called lignans that help promote hormonal balance. Other benefits of flaxseed include helping improve digestion, skin, cardiovascular health—and that’s just the beginning!
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup white or raw sugar
1 drop cinnamon essential oil
1 drop clove essential oil
2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
1/3 cup almond or coconut oil (add more if needed)
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sugars, essential oil, and spices. Mix together using a wooden spoon. Slowly pour in the oil and stir until well blended. Add more oil if the scrub is too dry. Scrub should not be runny, but rather a nice damp texture. Cover in a tight container. Store in the refrigerator up to 8 weeks.
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 carrot, chopped
½ onion, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1. Drain and rinse cannellini beans and set aside.
2. Sauté celery, onion, garlic, carrot, and zucchini in olive oil for about 10 minutes.
3. Stir in broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 20 minutes.
5. Add beans, pesto, Greek seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
6. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.
Recipe Courtesy of Carla Cohen
2 tablespoons olive oil
32 ounces chicken broth
1 can of diced tomatoes
1 can cannellini beans
2 tablespoons pesto
Pepper, to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
