4 Cruciferous Veggie Recipes to Improve Breast Cancer Survival


Updated 04/04/12 1:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

While we know that crunchy, cruciferous veggies pack a big punch of vitamins and flavor, a recent study shows that they are also fantastic medicine for breast cancer survivors. The women with the highest daily intake of cruciferous vegetables had a 62 percent reduced risk of breast cancer mortality and 35 percent reduced risk of breast cancer recurrence. If you're not acquainted with cruciferous veggies, have no fear. Here are a few delicious seasonal recipes to get a heaping help into your diet.


Bok choy is fat-free, low in calories, and loaded in vitamins K and C. The calcium and potassium-rich cruciferous cabbage is beautifully highlighted in this healthy breakfast recipe for bok choy hash with poached eggs.


YumSugar's video recipe for broccoli romanesco is a simple and beautiful dish that will help you get your fill of this funky — even prehistoric-looking! — vegetable, rich in vitamin C, folic acid, potassium, and fiber.

Keep reading for two more healthy cruciferous veggie recipes.

Healthy Dose Link Time: Load Up on Superfood-Charged Vegan Tacos


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Caffeine Combined With Exercise Reduces Skin Cancer Risk, Study Says


Updated 04/04/12 11:51 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Warm, sunny weather is not too far away, and with it means spending more time outdoors. Of course protecting yourself from UV rays is your best defense against skin cancer, but a new study presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) suggests exercise combined with caffeine consumption could cut your skin cancer risk. This news couldn't come at a better time considering sunburns coupled with indoor tanning has made skin cancer more prevalent than ever among young adults.

The exercise and caffeine study was conducted using mice bred to be at high risk of developing skin cancer. After being exposed to UV radiation, the mice were split into four groups. One group was given plain water and no exercise wheel (the controls), another group had water mixed with caffeine and no exercise wheel, a third group had plain water and an exercise wheel, while the fourth group had water mixed with caffeine and an exercise wheel.

The results? After 14 weeks of treatment, the mice given both exercise and caffeine had 62 percent fewer nonmelanoma skin tumors, and the tumors they did have were much smaller than the mice in the other groups. Exercise and caffeine on their own did have positive effects, but not as much as when the two were combined.

This is not the first study to illustrate the benefits of caffeine combined with exercise. Previous studies have already suggested drinking caffeine can improve your endurance when working out —  perhaps another reason to grab a cup of joe before hitting the gym.

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Jessica Simpson Embraces Her Pregnancy Weight Gain — Did You?


Updated 04/04/12 11:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Once again, Jessica Simpson is being criticized by the media because of her weight. During yesterday's episode of The View, Joy Behar referred to Jessica as "fat," saying, "Most women who are pregnant are not supposed to gain more than 25 pounds. She looks like she gained a lot more than that." Surprisingly, Sarah Palin, mother of four, defended Jessica on the Today show with the response,

"I would have wanted to punch [Jessica's critics] in the neck. It's none of anybody else's business how much weight I would gain. This isn't even an issue. Hollywood . . . is full of itty-bitty people, people [who are] unrealistically tiny."

It doesn't bother 31-year-old Simpson though. She recently posed nude on Elle's front cover in all her expectant-momma glory, and is loving her womanly figure:

"I'm like 170 pounds and I wanted to pose nude. I try to be like 110 pounds. It's funny to be at your heaviest and feel the most confident. I just take such pride in being a mom! I just love my body more than ever now."

It is refreshing to hear a mother-to-be loving her larger body during pregnancy. Many expectant mothers are strict about diet and exercise to avoid gaining too much, while others embrace pregnancy as a free ticket to eat whatever they want and skip the trips to the gym. When pregnant, how do you feel about weight gain?

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Updated 04/04/12 1:39 PM · Posted by · 28 comments

Jennifer Lopez is back on the big screen in May with the ensemble comedy What to Expect When You're Expecting! To celebrate the film and Jennifer's amazing fans, we're giving away an exciting trip. One lucky winner and a friend will fly to Los Angeles and get the A-list treatment, all before meeting — and interviewing — Jennifer in person as part of our I'm a Huge Fan series! There will be a few fun surprises along the way, too. We're looking for one of Jennifer's biggest fans, so share with us in the comments below why it's you and one question you would love to ask her. Check out the official rules here, and hurry, the sweepstakes ends April 11 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. What to Expect When You're Expecting opens in theaters nationwide on May 18!

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Walk This Way: The Benefits of Walking


Updated 04/04/12 12:07 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Around here, there's no exercise we don't love. Yoga, running, and rock climbing all have a place in our hearts. But we don't discount the most unassuming exercise of all, walking. It's a great no-fuss way to exercise (all you need are comfortable walking shoes!), and a moderately intense pace — 100 steps per minute — is the key to losing weight.

If you're in the mood for taking advantage of the season's long nights with more walks, investing in a pedometer is a good idea. You'll know exactly how many steps you take each day, which can keep you on the right track with your goals. In honor of National Walking Day (today!), here are some more benefits of walking that you can look forward to!

  • It's a moderate calorie burner. Walking at a 20-minute-mile pace burns about 103 calories every hour, which is not too shabby. And if you pick up your pace, you can burn a few calories more an hour — a 15-minute-mile pace will burn about 118 calories. Add a few more movements to your walk, and you've got a veritable cardio routine going on.

Check out more benefits of walking after the break!

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