The choices we make each day can help reduce our risk for cancer. While there are many diet and lifestyle habits linked to a reduced risk of cancer, here are 5 simple swaps you can make today!
1. Choose a sprouted whole grain bread over white breads
2. Try a chickpea salad sandwich vs a processed meat sandwich – recipe below!
3. Choose veggies and hummus over potato chips and dip
4. Swap snickers dates for chocolate bars – recipe below!
5. Ditch high sugar soda products for infused waters – recipe below!
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Combine 1 can drained and semi-smashed chickpeas, 1 tbsp minced celery, 1 tbsp minced red onion, 1 tbsp parsley, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp lemon juice, salt to taste. Serves 2-3.
Snickers Dates
Slice open a medjool date and discard pit. Stuff with ½ tsp peanut butter and 1 tsp of chopped peanuts. Close date back together. Dip in 1 tbsp melted chocolate. Garnish with peanuts and place in fridge or freezer until set.
Infused Waters
Chop fresh and washed produce and herbs of your choice into a jar of water and soak in the fridge overnight. (The infused water made in this video is strawberry, cucumber, and mint.)
All information and recipes provided by registered dietitian, Mickala Parsley (@seasaltandkale).
#healthyfood #whatieatinaday #cancerprevention