Combating cancer deliciously
Published : Feb 1, 2021, 12:30 pm IST
Updated : Feb 1, 2021, 12:30 pm IST
A diet around a variety of antioxidant-rich food can lower risks of cancer. The following recipes are on point, too
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The 04th of February is celebrated as World Cancer Day, an international awareness day led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to raise worldwide attention and inspire action for a cancer-free future. The theme for 2021 is “I Am and I Will”. The campaign is a reminder of the enduring power of cooperation and collective action for a healthier, brighter world without cancer. While some cancer-risk factors, such as genetics and environment, are out of one’s control, avoiding cigarettes; limiting alcohol, amount of processed and fried foods, unhealthy fats, sugars and refined carbs from one’s daily diet; reaching a healthy weight; and getting regular exercise are all great steps for preventing cancer. In fact, a
Apple campaign raises money for cancer research and education
The old saying an apple a day still rings true today when a healthy diet is so important for cancer prevention. Honeybear Brands®, grower, packer and shipper of Pazazz® brand apples, is partnering with the American Institute for Cancer Research® for an engaging social media campaign allowing consumers to raise money for cancer research while challenging each other to eat like a superhero.
The Cancer Cruncher Challenge kicks off in February for National Cancer Prevention Month. Consumers are encouraged to upload their photo to the Pazazz superhero filter online and Honeybear Brands donates $1 to AICR. Consumers can text PAZ to 797979 to launch the challenge and generate the $1 donation.
January 26, 2021
The old saying “an apple a day” still rings true today when a healthy diet is so important for cancer prevention. Honeybear Brands, grower, packer and shipper of Pazazz brand apples, is partnering with the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) for an engaging social media campaign allowing consumers to raise money for cancer research while challenging each other to eat like a superhero.
The Cancer Cruncher Challenge kicks off in February for National Cancer Prevention Month. Consumers are encouraged to upload their photo to the Pazazz superhero filter online and Honeybear Brands donates $1 to AICR. Consumers can text PAZ to 797979 to launch the challenge and generate the $1 donation.
No more burnt bits: How to make your barbecues healthier this summer
12 Jan, 2021 10:53 PM
3 minutes to read
Using a simple marinade on meats before barbecuing can result in healthier food. Photo / 123RF
By: Jennifer Bowden
Question:
When it comes to cancer risk, are barbecued meats less healthy than meats cooked in other ways?
Answer:
Fact and fiction surround the famous Kiwi barbecue. It is a fact, though, that cooking muscle meats, such as beef, lamb, pork, chicken and even fish, on a barbecue at high temperatures can produce several suspected human carcinogens. A recent observational study confirmed an association between higher intake of barbecued and grilled meats and a greater risk of colorectal cancer in women, adding to similar findings for both men and women.