In this series we will explore how to stock a healthy pantry to make whole food plant based cooking successful and easy. Today’s post is all about LEGUMES. What are they, what are the health benefits of these amazing plants and ideas on how to incorporate them into your pantry to make amazing dishes with Anticancer Method cooking.
Read moreStock Your Pantry Series: Whole Grains
In this series we will explore how to stock a healthy pantry to make whole food plant based cooking successful and easy. Today’s post is all about GRAINS. What are they, what are the health benefits of these amazing plants and ideas on how to incorporate them into your pantry to make amazing dishes with Anticancer Method cooking.
Read moreStock Your Pantry Series: Must Have Spices for Anticancer Method cooking
In this series we will explore how to stock a healthy pantry to make whole food plant based cooking successful and easy. Today’s post is all about SPICES. What are they, what are the health benefits of these amazing plants and ideas on how to incorporate them into your pantry to make amazing dishes with Anticancer Method cooking.
Read moreStock Your Pantry Series: Intro to pantry must haves for anticancer method cooking
In this series we will explore how to stock a healthy pantry to make whole food plant based cooking successful and easy. In this intro, we will explore healthy components every pantry should have. We will also go through how to improve the storage and organization of your pantry without breaking the bank.
Read moreFiber and our Diet (+ Middle Eastern Salmon with Roasted Veggies and a Yogurt Sauce recipe!)
A delicious sheet pan dinner with a middle eastern vibe. The roasted vegetables are sweet, spicy & savory. The salmon is clean and simple and the yogurt sauce brings it all together.
Read moreLemon Vinaigrette
Salad Dressing 101. Do you like to make your own salad dressing? It’s easy to make (here we like to use reusable glass jar) and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. If it is solid right out of the fridge, pop it in the microwave for a tiny bit and then shake.
Read moreNachos with Fresh Avocado
Nachos with fresh avocado. SO GOOD. And made a bit more healthy. Try some dairy free substitutes that do not sacrifice flavor and the cheesy, yumminess we all need in our nachos. These nachos are the perfect winter snack!
Read moreSweet Spiced Pumpkin Bread
Sweet Spiced Pumpkin Bread is a soft, warm, quick-and-easy and very delicious after school snack or a quick breakfast all winter long. We love the spices and our kids crave it with a little butter on top.
Read moreWhat could cheese possibly have to do with cancer?
Breast cancer is a hormone driven cancer. Estrogen is known to feed the cancer cells and allow growth of the abnormal cells or tumor. All women have estrogen and this hormone is certainly not the only culprit to the development or growth of breast cancer.
Read moreProstate cancer - Could a diet change make a difference?
There is some pretty convincing evidence that increased dairy consumption increases the risk of prostate cancer.
Read moreA mid summer night's salmon
What is the difference between farmed salmon and wild salmon and are both okay to eat?
Read moreThe sad truth about alcohol and cancer →
Can alcohol increase your risk of cancer? Unfortunately for all of us who enjoy a glass or two of wine (or other preferred beverage), we are facing an increased risk of developing certain cancers if we choose to partake.
Read moreAmazing Recipe - Instapot Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew
Plant based recipe for Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew
Read moreWellness focused after cancer treatment - where do you even start?
Healing the whole patient is foundational to us at Field Guides to Cancer Care. That’s why we’ve created our Post-Treatment ReBuilds to a path to wellness.
Read moreFeel better while on chemo
When we see patients prior to their chemo infusion, one thing we always ask about is their side effects. Commonly, chemo causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, decreased appetite, mouth sores or soreness, and weight loss. While we often adjust medications for these symptoms but we have 5 general guidelines that we always recommend that can help people feel better overall.
Read moreBenefits of a Plant Based Diet
Decreased inflammation
Diets high in plant sources are also high in antioxidants which are known to combat inflammation in our systems and encourage longevity of our cells. Consumption of animal products (including meat, cheese and diary) increases inflammation in our bodies. They are pro-inflammatory and over time, this can cause chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation has been linked to many conditions, including cancer.
Soy Products and Breast Cancer
There has been much controversy over the years with soy products and estrogen positive breast cancer. Will I get breast cancer if I eat soy foods? Will I increase my risk of breast cancer coming back if I eat soy products?
Read moreWhat is a plant based diet?
A plant based diet describes a way of eating that focuses on consuming foods primarily from plant sources such as vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, beans, nuts, seeds, and oils.
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