Ingredients: 3 Eggs ¾ cup Sunflower Seed Butter 1/3 cup Maple Syrup ½ cup Pureed Pumpkin 3 tbsp Coconut Oil ½ Lemon (juiced) 2 tsp Cinnamon 1 tsp Nutmeg 1/3 tsp Baking Powder 1 ½ tsp Ginger (grated) ¼ tsp Sea Salt Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 C). Lightly grease a loaf … Continued
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The month aims to promote screening and prevention, and invariably includes both information and misinformation about diet and breast cancer. In today’s blog we take a look at what the science tells us. We should start by saying that contrary to some claims, there aren’t specific foods that can … Continued
One of the most common sources of distress after a diagnosis of cancer is being told that you have “X” number of months or years to live. This is often presented in the form of a risk-based percentage, such as “a 30 percent chance of surviving one year.” For anyone on the receiving end of … Continued
People are often surprised to learn that most patients with cancer actually don’t die from the disease itself. Far more often, they die from the complications associated with cancer and its treatments. Therefore, it follows that taking steps to prevent or mitigate these complications can literally be a life-saving strategy. This approach to treatment is … Continued
Biopsies are a medical procedure most often used to diagnose and stage cancer. They also play a critical role in helping physicians determine the best treatment options for a patient’s specific disease. Yet many patients are reluctant to do a biopsy and, in some cases, are refusing to do them. In this article, we’ll take … Continued
For people touched by cancer, the term “hope” can mean different things. At a basic level, of course you hope to get rid of your cancer and then stay free of the disease. In this context, hope is simply a form of wish fulfillment: You desire, and to some degree, expect, a full-fledged recovery. Implicit … Continued
“You have cancer.” Three of the most dreaded and frightening words someone will ever hear. As the process of becoming “a patient” begins, a new fear often begins to take over: the fear of chemotherapy. In fact, we frequently hear from patients that their fear of treatment is greater than the fear of the disease … Continued
For people touched by cancer, the term “hope” can mean different things. At a basic level, of course you hope to get rid of your cancer and then stay free of the disease. In this context, hope is simply a form of wish fulfillment: You desire, and to some degree, expect, a full-fledged recovery. Implicit … Continued
Ingredients – Makes 2 Servings 1/2 cup Buckwheat Groats (dry) 2 cups Water 3/4 cup Frozen Cherries 2 tbsps Unsweetened Coconut Yogurt 2 tbsps Chopped Walnuts Directions: Add the buckwheat groats and water to a medium pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover, cooking for 15-20 minutes or until … Continued
Ingredients: 2 cups Frozen Peas (thawed) 2 Garlic (cloves, skin removed) 1/4 Sunflower Seeds 1/2 cup Mint Leaves 3 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 tbsps Lemon Juice 1/2 tsp Sea Salt Directions: Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend for two to five minutes, or until desired consistency. Makes 4 Servings. … Continued