ACC(U)LIFE OCTOBER CHALLENGE

Every 1 lb lost = $1 to Breast Cancer Research!

There’s never been a better time and reason to get healthy!

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, when you join our October Challenge as an active Acc(u)Member, for every 1 lb you lose during the month of October, we will donate $1 towards breast cancer research.

After registration, make sure to log your weight in your online dashboard at least once a week, so we can count you in!

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Obesity and Breast Cancer

Did you know approximately 80% of all breast cancers are estrogen receptive? That means the cancer cells grow in response to the hormone estrogen. Adipose (fat) tissue produces estrogen, especially in men and menopausal women. The more overweight you are, the more estrogen your body produces.
Studies have shown that overweight women who have lost 20 lbs or more, reduced their risk of breast cancer by more than 25%!

Learn more about the relationship between breast cancer, obesity and estrogen:

Why Breast Cancer Research?

Investing in research produces real results. From exploring ways to prevent the disease to learning why some families are more susceptible, we know more about breast cancer today than ever before. Research is improving care, producing better outcomes, and transforming lives every day. When you give to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, you’re funding critical hours in the lab. More time for research means longer, healthier lives for the ones we love.

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Antioxidants can play a role in cancer prevention.

Antioxidants work by tracking down free radicals and neutralizing their harmful effects. That helps keep more of the body’s cells healthy and less susceptible to becoming cancerous.

LEARN MORE about how antioxidants can play a role in cancer prevention.

Important facts to remember.

The end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month doesn’t mean we should stop our proactivity about preventing and treating the disease. Here are some important facts worth keeping in mind year round.

There are many nutritious and tasty foods that can help prevent cancer. No one single food on its own can prevent cancer, but if you are willing to stick to a healthy, balanced diet including foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, you have a higher chance of preventing breast and other cancers.

Blueberry Popsicle

Our Blueberry Popsicle recipe is a tasty way to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month and take care of your health. Blueberries are rich in antioxidants, flavonoids and other vitamins that help prevent cell damage.

Ingredients:
2 pints fresh blueberries

1/8-1/4 cup zero-calorie sweetener, adjusted to personal taste

1/4 cup water

NOTE: the recipe uses 4 oz ice pop molds – adapt the recipe and serving size to the size of your ice pop molds

Directions:
Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor.

Blend until mixture is smooth.

Pour mixture into ice pop molds.

Freeze.

When ready, run under hot water to remove from molds.

Enjoy!

Ice cream popsicles from fresh organic blueberries.

Garlic and Leek Soup

Findings suggest that high consumption of certain Allium vegetables, in particular garlic and leek, may reduce the risk of breast cancer. With the onset of autumn, what a great time to keep healthy and warm with this Garlic and Leek Soup.

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp olive oil

6 garlic gloves, diced

1 onion, chopped

1 whole leek, discard root end, and slice the rest

1 zucchini, roughly chopped

1 tsp thyme, dried or fresh

4 cups vegetable stock

Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:
Heat oil in a saucepan on medium heat.

Add onion, and garlic.

Stir gently till onions are soft and translucent.

Add thyme.

Add chopped leeks and zucchini. Continue sauteing.

Once the vegetables look slightly caramelized, add vegetable stock.

Using a stick blender, blend till smooth.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve hot with a garnish of choice, such as chives, parsley, etc.

Enjoy!

Smoothie Veggie Day

Berries are a great source of Vitamin C and antioxidants, which protect the body from cell damage that could eventually lead to several cancers, including breast cancer. This smoothie is a great way to enjoy your berries and help keep healthy too!

Ingredients:
1 Banana

2/3 cup frozen mixed berries

2/3 cup crushed ice

Water, as needed

Directions:
Combine ice, banana and berries in a blender and process until well mixed but still icy.

Add water to loosen consistency, as necessary.

Pour into a tall glass and enjoy!

Sauerkraut

Fermented foods, such as sauerkraut, are high in probiotics which are live “healthy” bacteria and yeasts. Probiotics are good for your digestion and can prevent your body from absorbing harmful toxins that cause breast cancer. According to a 2019 study published in Oncology Reviews, probiotics can even strengthen the immune system to fight cancer.

Want a ready made option while on Acc(u)Life? Hawthorne Valley is vinegar free.

Ingredients:
1 medium head green cabbage, about 3 pounds

1 1/2 Tbsp kosher salt

1 Tbsp caraway seeds, optional, for flavor.

Directions:
Clean everything. When fermenting anything, it’s best to give the good, beneficial bacteria every chance of succeeding by starting off with as clean an environment as possible. Make sure your mason jar and jelly jar are washed and rinsed of all soap residue. You’ll be using your hands to massage the salt into the cabbage, so give those a good wash, too.

Slice the cabbage. Discard the wilted, limp outer leaves of the cabbage. Cut the cabbage into quarters and trim out the core. Slice each quarter down its length, making 8 wedges. Slice each wedge crosswise into very thin ribbons.

Combine the cabbage and salt. Transfer the cabbage to a big bowl and sprinkle the salt over top. Begin working the salt into the cabbage by massaging and squeezing the cabbage with your hands. At first it might not seem like enough salt, but gradually the cabbage will become watery and limp — more like coleslaw than raw cabbage. This will take 5 to 10 minutes. If you’d like to flavor your sauerkraut with caraway seeds, mix them in now.

Pack the cabbage into the jar. Grab handfuls of the cabbage and pack them into the canning jar. If you have a canning funnel, this will make the job easier. Every so often, tamp down the cabbage in the jar with your fist. Pour any liquid released by the cabbage while you were massaging it into the jar. Optional: Place one of the larger outer leaves of the cabbage over the surface of the sliced cabbage. This will help keep the cabbage submerged in its liquid.

Weigh the cabbage down. Once all the cabbage is packed into the mason jar, slip the smaller jelly jar into the mouth of the jar and weigh it down with clean stones or marbles. This will help keep the cabbage weighed down, and eventually, submerged beneath its liquid.

Cover the jar. Cover the mouth of the mason jar with a cloth and secure it with a rubber band or twine. This allows air to flow in and out of the jar, but prevents dust or insects from getting into the jar.

Press the cabbage every few hours. Over the next 24 hours, press down on the cabbage every so often with the jelly jar. As the cabbage releases its liquid, it will become more limp and compact and the liquid will rise over the top of the cabbage.

Add extra liquid, if needed. If after 24 hours, the liquid has not risen above the cabbage, dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt in 1 cup of water and add enough to submerge the cabbage.

Ferment the cabbage for 3 to 10 days. As it’s fermenting, keep the sauerkraut away from direct sunlight and at a cool room temperature — ideally 65°F to 75°F. Check it daily and press it down if the cabbage is floating above the liquid.Because this is a small batch of sauerkraut, it will ferment more quickly than larger batches. Start tasting it after 3 days — when the sauerkraut tastes good to you, remove the weight, screw on the cap, and refrigerate. You can also allow the sauerkraut to continue fermenting for 10 days or even longer. There’s no hard-and-fast rule for when the sauerkraut is “done” — go by how it tastes.While it’s fermenting, you may see bubbles coming through the cabbage, foam on the top, or white scum. These are all signs of a healthy, happy fermentation process. The scum can be skimmed off the top either during fermentation or before refrigerating. If you see any mold, skim it off immediately and make sure your cabbage is fully submerged; don’t eat moldy parts close to the surface, but the rest of the sauerkraut is fine.

Store sauerkraut for several months. This sauerkraut is a fermented product so it will keep for at least two months and often longer if kept refrigerated. As long as it still tastes and smells good to eat, it will be. If you like, you can transfer the sauerkraut to a smaller container for longer storage.

Hydrating Gummies

It can be a challenge to stay well hydrated during the summer months and/or during cancer treatment. Drinking before you feel thirty and finding fluids and hydrating foods you like the taste of will go a long way in keeping you hydrated and healthy.

Ingredients:
2 Tbsp regular or vegan gelatin

1/4 cup cold water

3/4 cup boiling water

2 scoops Ultima Replenisher raspberry or other preferred flavor

Directions:
In a small pitcher or bowl, mix cold water with Ultima Replenisher.

Add gelatin to the cold liquid, mix well and it will start to firm up and look grainy.

Add boiling water and mix for at least 1 minute, until fully dissolved.

Pour the mix into a mold and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Enjoy these super yummy hydrating gummies!

Strawberry Ice Cream

Some clinical trials show strawberries associated with decreases in inflammation markers and increases in antioxidant defenses after consuming strawberries.

Ingredients:
1 frozen banana, sliced

1 cup frozen strawberries

1 package zero-calorie sweetener, adjust to personal taste

1 oz water

Directions:
Place frozen banana and strawberries in a food processor.

Add water and sweetener.

Start processor on low until bananas break up and then move setting to high until it becomes the consistency of soft-serve ice cream.

Add additional water, as necessary, to get the right consistency.

Enjoy!

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ACC(U)LIFE OCTOBER CHALLENGE

Every 1 lb lost = $1 to Breast Cancer Research!

There’s never been a better time and reason to get healthy!

Obesity and Breast Cancer

Why Breast Cancer Research?

Antioxidants can play a role in cancer prevention.

Important facts to remember.

Blueberry Popsicle

Garlic and Leek Soup

Smoothie Veggie Day

Sauerkraut

Hydrating Gummies

Strawberry Ice Cream

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