THE LATEST FROM THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

One third of the more than 500 000 cancer deaths in the US ear year are attributable to diet and physical activity habits, such as being overweight or obese. That's about the same number of cancer deaths caused by tobacco.

Researchers are now saying that the latest/new cancer prevention guidelines emphasize maintaining a healthy weight throughout life as the best thing you can do to reduce your risk of cancer.

• Engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on 5 or more days per week.
• Follow a healthy diet, with an emphasis on plant-based foods.
• Eat five or more servings of a variety of vegetables and fruits each day.
• Choose whole grains over processed or refined grains.
• Limit consumption of processed and red meats.
• Limit alcohol intake.

In addition, the new guidelines call on communities to take a more active role in encouraging healthy behaviours, by increasing access to healthful foods in schools and workplaces as well as providing safe and enjoyable sidewalks and recreational facilities.

Kitchen Gems;

• if you don't put the lid on when steaming green veggies they stay greener
• when cooking cabbage add a bay leaf, this will reduce the smell during cooking and also give a subtle flavour
• if you need to keep peeled potatoes, put them in water and then place a slice of bread over the top - this stops them from going brown
• add Worcester Sauce to baked beans for extra zing

Today I am grateful for;

• feeling energetic and healthy
• happiness
• another glorious day in our beautiful city
• my weekend plans
• yoga followed by early morning swim
• being truly blessed

Quote

I used to eat a lot of natural foods until I learnt that most people died of natural causes. - author unknown

Fun link

www.mamataxi.blogspot.com

Yummy Breakfast - Oats with a difference

• 1 cup oats
• 2 cups water
• salt

what to do;

• simmer slowly for 15 minutes (do not use quick-cook oats)
• top with goji berries, raisins and cinnamon
• if you like it sweet drizzle with honey
• I also sprinkle organic Hemp Protein Protein Powder over my oats, gives it a yummy nutty flavour

why are oats healthy;

• the complex carbs in oats allow for a slower release of blood sugars and oats are safe for those who are gluten intolerant

Today, 'plunge' into the weekend as if it were your last - eat, play, laugh, spend times with loved ones and explore .......

Peace 'n whirlpools of luv

xxx

WEEKLY SHOPPING LIST

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Here's a good standard shopping list to use as a guide.

This will stop you from breezing down the 'danger-aisles'.

• broccoli, cauliflower, kale, cabbage, bok choy, brussels sprouts
• brazil nuts
• flaxseeds or flax oil
• apples, bananas, oranges, berries, grapes, etc
• garlic
• green tea
• olive oil
• sesami oil
• stevia
• turmeric
• asparagus, beets, spinach, sweet potatoes, green beans, butternut, etc
• wakame seaweed
• brown rice, quinoa, barley, beans, lentils, etc

When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot become manifest, strength cannot be exerted, wealth is useless and reason is powerless. - Herophilies, 300 B.C.E.

Spinach and red speckled kidney beans

Cook a tomato sauce as a base. I used tomatoes, garlic, chilli, onion and green peppers. Once the sauce has reduced to a nice thick consistency add the pre-cooked beans and simmer for around 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper. Just before serving stir through the chopped spinach.

Delish served in a wrap or on toasted rye with a pink cabbage salad.

Pink Cabbage salad

• white cabbage, chopped
• red cabbage, chopped
• onion, chopped

Mix all the above ingredients, add salt and pepper, lemon juice and olive oil.

Today I am grateful for;

• a rain-free day - AT LAST!
• fun surprise SMS's
• books

Famous vegetarians;

Leonardo da Vinci, Benjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein, Mahatma Gandhi, George Bernard Shaw, Robert Louis Stevenson, Henry David Thoreau, Pythagoras, Paul and Linda McCartney.

More Urban Goddess inspiration (Lulu McNamara)

Forget the old hippie connotations and get the incense out - there are so many varieties now, you'll be able to choose one to suit your mood precisely. You can also use incense in a quick energy-cleaning exercise.

Here's my version of a quick energy-cleaning exercise;

Light incense and, while dancing around the house waving the incense, chant this mantra;

I clear my space of all negativity and open it up for fun times and peace.

Today, rejoice and savor each moment as a gift. Direct your attention to what really matters to you. View life as a passenger on an amazing journey and stay open to possibilities and surprises - they are constantly around you ...................

Peace 'n whirlpools of luv

xxx