By Rachel Rappaport of Coconut & Lime
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The American Cancer Society suggests that one can reduce the risk of cancer by maintaining a healthy weight. Obesity has been linked with an increased risk of breast cancer in post menopausal women. Taking steps like increasing exercise and eating a diet rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables can go along way towards reducing your cancer risk.
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Start your day with a whole grain breakfast. Not only is it full of fiber, it will make your feel full longer, making it less likely that snacking will occur between meals. Oatmeal is a great choice. Don’t have time to make oatmeal in the morning? Try making it overnight in the slow cooker. This steel cut oat method is classic or try a version that is cooked with fruit for added flavor. Or try this mixed grain breakfast cereal.
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For lunch, try this healthful pinto bean and wheat berry soup. Another way to eat wheat berries is in a salad that combines the whole grain with vegetables. A fun way to eat your vegetables is in the zucchini and heirloom tomato salad. Instead of pasta, the zucchini is cut into thin noodle-like strips. This lentil salad is full of legumes and fresh vegetables.
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For dinner, aim for lean proteins and let vegetables be the star. This one pan salmon and roasted vegetables is an easy way to get healthy fats and tons of vitamins. Grilled vegetable kabobs can be a main dish or a side. Instead of having a starchy side dish, try this recipe for a savory fruit salad.
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Rachel Rappaport is a food writer and recipe creator who lives in Baltimore, Maryland. You can check out over 600 of her original recipes at her award winning food blog, Coconut & Lime.
Breast cancer awareness is a big thing in my household with my wife battling it and my mother cured of it. These are all great meal ideas and I know they’d be a massive hit in my home. Breast cancer is something everyone should try to prevent, even if you are a male like myself.
Comment by Bill Medifast — August 31, 2009 @ 12:31 pm
Hey thanks for the shout out We love that mixed grain version of oatmeal in this house!
Comment by Laura — September 3, 2009 @ 7:30 am