MEATLESS MONDAYS

Fight Prostate Cancer with Meatless Monday Says Blue Cure Founder

Gabe Canales, Founder of the Blue Cure Foundation, was just 35 when he found out he had prostate cancer. When diagnosed, doctors told him to remove red meat from his diet and rethink his habits. “I’ve always been a meat and potatoes kind of guy,” Canales shared in a recent article on the Huffington Post, “growing up, I never ate salads or vegetables with my meals.” Now, Canales works to inform other men of the connection between diet and prostate cancer in hopes of preventing future cases.

Last week, Canales tackled the connection between meat consumption and prostate cancer by encouraging men everywhere to have a Meatless Monday. “You can do it – and you should feel better… going just one day a week without any meat has made me discover the benefits of organic fruits and vegetables.”

Many studies have shown that decreasing meat consumption -particularly red, grilled and processed meats- while upping produce and soy intake can impact one’s risk of prostate cancer. “Researchers have explored a number of possible dietary factors contributing to prostate cancer risk,” notes the, Cancer Project “these include dietary fat, saturated fat, dairy products, and meat, as well as dietary factors that may decrease risk, such as the consumption of carotenoids and other antioxidants, fiber, and fruit.”

Meatless Monday Recipe: Raw Almond Flax Burgers 

(courtesy of Brendan Brazier)

Here’s a hearty meal that’s gluten-free, dairy-free, cruelty-free, raw... and it'll keep you feeling energized all day! These raw burgers are bursting with flavor and nutrition, making them satisfying as well as versatile. You can eat them raw or cooked and served on buns, crackers – even matza – crumbled into pitas, or over a fresh salad.

Ingredients:

2 cloves garlic
1 cup raw almonds
½ cup ground flaxseed
2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
2 Tbs. coconut oil or hemp oil
sea salt (to taste)

Directions:

1. Add ingredients to food processor and process until well blended.
2. Form mixture into four patties.
3. Serve raw or cooked: lightly cover with coconut oil and bake at 300F for 35 minutes. Alternatively, lightly saute over medium heat until golden brown, flipping once.

Enjoy and kick the habit one day at a time!

Weekly Healthy Motivator: Sort Out the Small Stuff

Many times stress is the result of little things that were left unresolved, like work projects, medical visits, paperwork and other household concerns. These tasks can hang over your head week after week, building up stress without you even realizing it.

This week, set out to solve the little problems in your life. Sit down this Monday and write a list of all the small things that have piled up; then come up with a time line to make them disappear. By catching up and completing these goals, you can feel in control again!

Have a wonderful, healthy week and by taking one step at a time we can achieve optimal wellness!

Keep sending me your meatless recipes so they can be enjoyed by all! A better tomorrow starts with what you eat today!

Yours in health always,

Lisa

Professional Wellness Coach

LQ WELLNESS

973-383-0955

lisaquinnwc@embarqmail.com

"Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." ~ Jim Rohn ~