Walnut Goji Berry Chocolate Truffles
You can make these amazing truffles two different ways: by making your own raw chocolate, or by melting store-bought chocolate. Both recipes are below. 1 cup raw walnuts ½ cup dates (Medjool dates work...
View ArticleNo Bake Energy Bites
Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Yield: About 20 Ingredients 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup old-fashioned oats (raw) 2/3 cup...
View ArticleExercise After Breast Reconstruction
After you have been through all your treatment for breast cancer, you may be considering reconstruction. These days, the most common types of reconstruction are using implants or using a piece of...
View ArticleBreathing…
Did you know….that Breathing incorrectly, especially during times of stress, is not only a problem for your athletic activity, it can also lead to health problems, aches and pains, and fatigue....
View ArticleCoconut Oil – The Good Fat
by Michelle MacLean, Wellness Coach and Nutrition Consultant Coconut oil has been getting a lot of press lately. In researching the subject, I found lots of opinions on both sides of the coconut oil...
View ArticleBuckwheat
Did you know….that Buckwheat is a unique grain in that it is a concentrated source of phytonutrients called flavonoids. These flavonoids are strong antioxidants, protecting cells from the harmful...
View ArticleDisco Ball Juice
Enjoy this juice –it’s VERY high in antioxidants and minerals. You know it’s healthy by all of its’ colours — purple, red, orange and green — so this is an intense nutrient cocktail. Yield: 1 serving...
View ArticleAlmond Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats
Yield: 1 serving Ingredients 1/2 cup gluten free steel cut oats (use rolled oats for a smoother oatmeal) 1 tsp chia seeds 1 tsp flax meal 2 tsp cacao powder 1 T almond butter 1 chopped medjool...
View ArticleBlack-Eyed Peas
Serves 2 Ingredients: • 1½ cups black-eyed peas (dry) • 1 can tomato paste (6 ounces) • 1 teaspoon ground sage • 2 teaspoons maple syrup • 4 teaspoons crushed onions • 1 medium onion (yellow or white)...
View ArticleCurried French Lentils
Serves 4 (makes about 8 cups or 4 bowls) Ingredients: 6 cups water 1 cup French Green lentils 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 small yam or sweet potato, diced (about two cups) 2 cups small cauliflower...
View Article18th Annual Breast Cancer Retreat, Tatamagouche NS
Date: September 12-14 2014 Location: Tim Horton’s Camp, Tatamagouch, NS Theme: “A Night at the Oscars” Price: For two nights is $60.00; for Saturday is $30.00 Registration: To register by September...
View ArticleBook Review: The Silver Lining
This book touches on every aspect of the breast cancer experience. Other writers speak of the gifts breast cancer has given them. Jacobs abhors the idea of cancer being a gift, but admits there are...
View ArticleMean Chard Juice
If you love Joe’s Mean Green, then you’ll love this juice too! This Mean Chard Juice is just as easy. Ingredients: 4 chard leaves & stems (silverbeet) 1 cucumber 1 lemon 1 apple 1 in/2.5 cm piece...
View ArticleTurmeric
Did you know….that Turmeric is one of the main ingredients used to make curry powder. Turmeric is a concentrated source of the unique phytonutrient Curcumin. In numerous studies, the...
View ArticleBreast Cancer – Nutrition & Lifestyle Considerations
by Michelle MacLean, Wellness Coach and Nutrition Consultant Whether you’ve survived breast cancer, undergone surgery, or are in recovery, diet and lifestyle habits can help to boost overall health and...
View ArticleDrinks – healthy replacements
Favorite replacements for soda, sugary pasteurized juices, coffee, and other drinks are purified water with lemon, herbal teas, green tea, white tea, yerba maté, kukicha, chai, kombucha, and coconut...
View ArticleCreamy & Sweet Almond Milk (no sugar added)
Ingredients: 1 cup/250 ml coconut water (if you have access to a fresh coconut, use the water from that, but if not, try to find organic) 1 tbsp. raw almonds 1 tsp. coconut oil 1/4 tsp....
View ArticleThe Alleged ‘Link’ Between Antiperspirants and Breast Cancer
By Matthew Wallace In 1999, an email was circulating through online inboxes regarding breast cancer prevention. The letter warned its readers, in a conversational and urgent tone similar to early...
View ArticleSweet Potatoes
Did you know….that Sweet Potatoes are rich in many nutrients that have antioxidant activity. They are an excellent source of vitamin A (through their concentration of beta-carotene) and very good...
View ArticleBike, Walk or Run for Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia!
For All Ages! Date: Sunday, September 21, 2014 Time: 9am to Noon Location: First Lake Glen Slauenwhite Trail, Lower Sackville (starting behind the Kinsmen Club) A fun and empowering experience,...
View ArticleHow Antioxidants Can Play a Role in Cancer
Antioxidants have been gaining popularity in the media and in products throughout grocery stores. So what are antioxidants? The term antioxidant represents a broad class of molecules that are naturally...
View ArticleGenetic Biomarkers: Breast Cancer Treatment Refined
Though genetic biomarker tests are not new, investment into these biological signals has grown with the rise of genetic technologies and personalized medicine. Even though they currently can be...
View ArticleFun Friday | Kundalini Yoga Therapy with Sandra Briand | Sept 5, 2014...
Come and learn what Kundalini Yoga is, how it’s different from other types of yoga, and how it can transform your life through increased energy, clearer brain functioning, stronger intuition, and...
View ArticleFun Friday | Beat the Sugar Blues with Michelle MacLean | Sept 12, 2014...
Are you struggling with sugar cravings? Has your doctor suggested you work on getting your blood glucose levels down? Do you need sugary sweet foods to get you through the day? Whether you are...
View ArticleFun Friday Oct 17, 2014 | 1:30pm-3:00pm | Melissa Church, Certified Exercise...
Melissa Church will present material on the role of exercise in breast cancer prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. She will discuss how much exercise is enough (the exercise prescription). A...
View ArticleEvening Talk | October 29 | 6:30pm-8:30pm | Erin from Bridgeview...
Do you have breast cancer or are post-treatment? Would you like to have more information on what you can do to address physical limitations? Perhaps you would like to see some of the latest...
View ArticleABCN is Getting a Facelift
We are excited to currently be working on the ABCN to give it a much-needed facelift. We want this website to be easily accessible to its viewers. We are looking at ways that we can make it accessible,...
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