What foods are you eating to reduce recurrence?

Has anyone seen the Mann's Power Blend of slaw mix? It's a mixture of brussels sprouts, napa cabbage, kohlrabi, carrots and kale. So good with any kind of slaw dressing, and it's also hardy enough to hold up well in a stir-fry. I only find it at Safeway, which I think is also called Vons in some areas of the country.

Bosum I've been using the Garden of Life raw organic protein. I had to stop whey b/c it stoppered me up from going to the bathroom lol and it is a dairy product so if you have ER/PR+ that's probably not recommended. It doesn't stop me from having real organic cream in my coffee tho lol. Anyway, the GOL brand tastes better than any other vegan protein option I've used which makes everything a lot more livable for me. If you look at amazon reviews for this product tho they don't get many stars--I assume that they've changed the product some and disgruntled their regular customers but I'm a newbie to this product. I tried NOW pea protein and felt like I was eating the stuff out of a vacuum cleaner bag.

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They are now hard to find in stores. Target carries them, except for this flavor, it's been sold out for weeks.

Yoga, you can also roast the beets, which gives a nice texture. The other nice thing with roasting is that you can leave the skins on, as long as you scrub and trim the beets well. I cube them, toss with olive oil, salt and pepper and stick in the oven till tender.

I'm trying smoking some beets today. I also use the greens. I cook them up just like spinach.

That sounds delicious momine. I have some waiting for me to use in the refrigerator right now. I'll try this with dinner tonight.

"It also adapts to using things against us that would have been considered cancer-preventive before the diagnosis, like antioxidants“

Not exactly in that sense. Tumor cells don't do a darn thing when it comes to antioxidants—unlike with certain antihormonals (very far down the line from the onset of treatment), they don't “adapt" to nor do they develop a resistance to antioxidants. Antioxidants prevent cell damage by preventing or retarding oxidation. Oxidation produces the release of free radicals (parts of molecules) that can cause inflammation and cell destruction. Antioxidants impede this release of free radicals and therefore prevent cell damage.

But just like chemotherapy drugs that kill all rapidly-dividing cells, and can't tell the difference between cancerous or normal (e.g., hair follicles, bone marrow, etc.) cells, neither can antioxidants. They protect not just your normal cells from free radical damage but also your tumor cells. And the point of adjuvant therapy, be it local (radiation) or systemic (chemo, which kills rapidly dividing cells and anti-hormonals, which starve hormone-dependent cancer cells by cutting off their estrogen supply by a couple of different means) is to produce, not prevent, cell destruction. (Only targeted therapies—monoclonal antibodies or biologics—go straight to the tumor cells alone, but unfortunately they require either chemo—in the case of herceptin or perjeta—or antihormonals, in the case of Ibrance or Afinitor).

So go ahead and eat those blueberries. There's not enough antioxidant in them (unless you eat gallons) to prevent your tumor cells from damage. But stay away from antioxidant supplements, at least during initial treatment!

what milk do you drink,if at all? i would like ti be a le to continue drinking my organic milk especially when i go into anti hormonals . i need my calcium . thanks!but i read milk hAs estrogen ,too.

In the past I drank organic milk and organic yogurt but with my cancer coming back and being 200% estrogen driven I'm rethinking it. I'm considering trying goat milk and yogurt.

I've found goat milk at both walmart and publix.

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Almond Milk vs. Milk

Almond milk and cow's milk are both packed with nutrients, but pros and cons may exist for each. Many different types of cow's and almond milks are available commercially, so it's often difficult to determine which is the healthiest. The best choice for you depends on a variety of factors.

Calorie Content

Almond milk generally contains fewer calories than cow's milk, but it depends on the type of milk you buy. Unsweetened almond milk provides just 30 calories per cup, vs. 90 calories in a cup of skim cow's milk. One-percent low-fat milk contains 110 calories, two-percent milk provides 130 calories, and whole cow's milk contains 150 calories per cup. Sweetened vanilla-flavored almond milk generally contains 90 calories in each cup.

What about Protein?

Cow's milk is much higher in protein than almond milk. Protein is beneficial because it boosts satiety, helps your body burn extra calories, aids in healthy weight management, and allows you to maintain lean muscle mass -- even during periods of weight loss. Skim, low-fat, and whole cow's milk each provide 8 grams of protein per cup, but a cup of almond milk contains just 1 gram of protein. Even protein-fortified almond milk generally provides just 5 grams of protein. Some brands of high-protein cow's milk contain up to 13 grams of protein per cup.

Carb Comparison

Cow's milk is naturally higher in carbohydrates than almond milk, unless the almond milk is sweetened with added sugar. Cow's milk contains about 12 grams of carbohydrates -- mainly from a natural sugar called lactose -- in each cup. Unsweetened almond milk provides less than 1 gram of carbohydrates and no sugar, but sweetened almond milk may contain up to 16 grams of added sugar per cup.

Types of Fat

Almond milk is rich in heart-healthy mono- and polyunsaturated fats, while the fat in cow's milk is primarily saturated fat. But, skim milk is fat-free and low-fat milk contains very little saturated fat. While some studies show that getting too much saturated fat in your diet may boost your risk for heart disease, other research indicates otherwise, according to a study published in 2013 in the Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care. Researchers who conducted this study report that a high dairy fat intake is actually associated with a lower obesity risk.

Which Milk is Healthier?

Cow's milk and almond milk are both packed with essential nutrients and generally healthy for you. Both are rich in calcium, vitamin A, vitamin D, and B vitamins. Cow's milk is a good source of phosphorous, but almond milk is rich in vitamin E. Cow's milk is high in protein, which is the main advantage of cow's milk over almond milk. But almond milk is naturally lactose-free, so likely won't cause problems if you're lactose intolerant. If you're seeking a plant-based milk that's rich in high-quality protein like cow's milk, soy milk is a good option. If you enjoy cow's milk but want to steer clear from hormones and antibiotics, try organic brands of cow's milk.

Almond milk nutrition - Almond milk is often fortified with vitamins and minerals to increase its nutritional value. Almond milk commonly contains nutrients such as calcium, vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin D, B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, copper and manganese.

Have you all heard of Ripple? It's a new plant-based milk made from peas. Nothing compares to the natural sweetness of cow's milk, but this one isn't bad and it has protein if that's what you're looking for, which no other plant-based milk has except soy (eek).