Health-promoting Holiday Meals
With the holidays just around the corner, many of us are planning festive and delicious menus. Why not add some extra nourishment this season by emphasizing health-promoting foods?
Squash and sweet potatoes are loaded with carotenoids, powerhouses in fighting cancer. Build on that by incorporating plenty of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, Brussels sprouts or kale, and be generous with onions, garlic and leeks. Try to limit your sugar intake and savor the natural sweetness and beautiful color of pomegranates and blueberries.
It’s also a good time to reflect on ways to extend nourishment beyond what is offered by food. BCCT’s senior researcher Laura Pole, RN, MSN, OCNS, shares thoughtful commentary about shifting away from her typical holiday focus on big gatherings while still nurturing connection, abundance, gratitude and joy. She and BCCT project manager Nancy Hepp also offer 13 tantalizing recipes! Read Laura's wonderful post, Nourishment for the Holidays in These Unusual Times.
Finally, head to our Eating Well page for more tips on choosing the healthiest ingredients and creating menus that nurture an inner environment that cancer doesn’t like. We have recommendations for courses, books and videos too!
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