If I told you that there were some key ingredients to an anti-cancer approach to living, who would be ready to try the recipe? After a good deal of research, I came across some top nutrients and food options that will hopefully help you feel empowered to take back your health by choosing to eat certain foods that are easy and yummy.
BUT…before I share all those details, let me provide you with some key research to help support why you should believe what I am about to share with you.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, “Some of the best nutrition for preventing cancer and for generally living healthy can be found in the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes natural and plant-based foods. Think more fruits, vegetables, nuts and lean protein, and less red meat and pre-packaged foods.” – https://health.clevelandclinic.org/anti-cancer-diet/ . Two of the most helpful phytochemicals are Antioxidants, which are a type of phytochemical protects the body from damage and Carotenoids, which are fat-soluble compounds, which means they need to be accompanied by a fat source to be absorbed.” – https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/plant-power-to-lower-cancer-risk
One large research study demonstrated that omega 3 fats (alpha-linolenic acid, EPA, DHA) have been shown in animal studies to be protect from cancer, while omega 6 fats (linoleic acid, arachidonic acid) have been found to be cancer promoting fats. Now there have been several studies that have tested this hypothesis in relation to breast cancer. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC526387/
Knowledge is so powerful when it comes to what we can avoid, but as my husband would say…well, what can I actually eat? So, here goes…
What recipe ideas can you find and share to our discussion? I can hardly wait to hear your ideas. I am planning to make this meal tonight…
Pistachio Crumble Tacos with Avocado Lime Crema
Check out the full recipe here: https://www.aicr.org/cancer-prevention/recipes/pistachio-crumble-tacos-with-avocado-lime-crema/
Key Ingredients:
Pistachio Crumble Filling
3/4 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, divided
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red bell pepper, cut into ½-inch dice (about 1 cup; reserve a few tablespoons for the topping)
4 ounces button mushrooms, roughly chopped (1¼ cups)
1/2 cup onion, finely diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. chipotle powder
kosher salt, to taste
8 corn tortillas, warmed
Avocado Lime Crema
1/2 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
2 Tbsp. plain reduced-fat Greek yogurt
Juice of half a lime, about 2 Tbsp.
2 Tbsp. chopped pistachio
2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
1/8 tsp. kosher salt
A few pinches chipotle powder
Makes 4 servings (2 tortillas and crema). Per serving: 338 calories, 19 g total fat (3 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 38 g carbohydrates, 11 g protein, 9 g dietary fiber, 118 mg sodium, 6 g sugar.
