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Light drinking and cancer risk

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We’ve all heard that heavy alcohol use increases the risk of cancer, and that even moderate drinking – up to 2 drinks a day – can increase the risk of breast cancer. But now there’s a 2012 study out of Italy that suggests that as little as 1 drink per day may increase cancer risk! … Continued

Planning a BBQ? What you need to know before firing up the grill.

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With the unofficial start of the outdoor barbecuing season almost upon us, here’s something to think about before firing up the grill: the food you’re about to cook may very well contain known carcinogens! Research shows that grilling red meat, poultry, and fish at high temperatures causes the production of two carcinogens to form: heterocyclic … Continued

Spaghetti Squash Sesame Noodles with Edamame

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Spaghetti Squash is a great substitute for noodles and is an easy gluten free swap. Try it in the Asian-inspired recipe below. Spaghetti Squash Sesame Noodles W/ Edamame Ingredients: Spaghetti Squash 2 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil 2 tbsp Tamari Soy Sauce 1 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar pinch ground Ginger pinch Garlic Powder 2 tbsp toasted … Continued

Soba Salad with Sesame-Ginger Seitan

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Soba Salad Serves 12 Ingredients: 24 oz Soba noodles            1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds 1 cup chopped cilantro 3 cups chopped red cabbage 2 cups shredded carrots 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives       1 1/2 cups diced cucumber (peeled)                  Dressing: 4 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 6 tablespoons tamari … Continued

Vegetable Fried Rice

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Vegetable Fried Rice Ingredients: 2 cups  broccoli florets, steamed till crisp-tender canola oil, enough to coat pan 1 cup  sliced mushrooms 4 green onions 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated 1 pinch of salt 4 cups brown rice, cooked Shoyu, to taste Instructions: Lightly coat heated botton of large skillet with oil; stir in broccoli, mushrooms, … Continued

Asian-Style Pasta & Veggies

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Asian-Style Pasta & Veggies Ingredients: 1   16 oz package of brown rice pasta 1   16 oz container of Mu Tofu 2 cups   julienne cut carrots 2 cups   broccoli florets 1    small bok choy, chopped 1    medium red onion, chopped or sliced 2 tbsp   toasted sesame oil* 3 tbsp … Continued

Soba with Kombu Broth

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Soba with Kombu Broth Kombu is a sea vegetable that cooks out a lot of minerals useful for the body. Treat it like a bay leaf. Great for flavoring, but not commonly eaten. Ingredients: 4 cups cold water 1 strip kombu 2-3 tbsp shoyu 1 tbsp mirin 1 tbsp ginger root, freshly grated 1 sheet … Continued

Tofu Cutlets with Cilantro Pesto

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Tofu is made from soy which is a complete protein source and contains phytic acid that can bind to dangerous heavy metals to rid them of the body, alpha-linolenic acid which helps control inflammation, and phytoestrogens.

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