Cancer Fighting Chopped Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
My mom and I have recently researching cancer fighting foods to help aid my dad in his battle. I am not a doctor, but I personally believe a combination of traditional medicine, diet and supplements is the best way to treat cancer. Since cancer is an epidemic in this country, it is important to not only eat well after you are diagnosed with cancer, it is also imperative to eat well for preventative measures. Based on secondary research, I came up with a chopped salad that incorporates many ingredients that may prevent and smash cancer – It is also yumtastic too!
Cancer Fighting Chopped Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
Serves 2-3
Chicken
What you’ll need:
2 Skinless Boneless Chicken Breast (If possible, organic and free range)
1 Tablespoon Turmeric – Studies have show this spice slows the growth of some cancer cells
Salt and Pepper
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Rub chicken with turmeric and salt and pepper and add to small baking dish. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until cooked through and golden. Set aside to cool. Once cool chop up chicken into small pieces.
Chopped Salad
What you’ll need:
Cooked roasted chicken from above
5 Cups Romaine Lettuce Chopped – Like other dark leafy greens, romaine lettuce is believed to fight cancer.
2 Apples Chopped – Apples have a lot of phytochemicals and because they are inexpensive and available all year long, it’s easy to add them to a cancer fighting diet.
1 Avocado Chopped – Not just for heart health! Plus my 85-year-old grandma swears she is healthy due to eating ½ Avocado a day for the last 20 years.
½ Cup Dried Craisins – Studies show this superstar fruit battles cancer.
1 Tomato Chopped – Lycopene, which is naturally occurring in tomatoes, has long shown to lower risk of some cancers.
¼ Cup of Feta or Blue Cheese Crumbles
1 Recipe of Blueberry Balsamic Vinaigrette (see below)
Directions:
Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl. Enjoy!
Blueberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
¼ Cup Blueberries (I used thawed frozen) – Blueberries are high in antioxidants which act as a tonic for your cells.
¼ Cup Balsamic Vinegar – Since good Balsamic is made from grape pressings it is also high in antioxidants.
1 Tablespoon Garlic Chopped – Garlic contains allium compounds, which have been found to prevent several different types of cancer.
1 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard
½ Cup Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions:
Blend up all ingredients in the blender.
Pour over salad.
Hope this recipe helps add to your cancer arsenal!
Love,
Lindzee
