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

Anyways, my dad has recently been going through cancer treatment and doesn’t always have the biggest appetite. I figured it would best to make something delicious, but also high in cancer-smashing antioxidants. I had some frozen blueberries (extreme antioxidantness) on hand and decided to search for a savory recipe that included them. I found a similar version to this recipe online and added some Cordon Pink flair to it. This recipe was a smashing success! My dad had two servings and everyone else had rave reviews. Jav said it tasted like pancake chicken, whatever that means. Even veggie girl Katie had a bite and said it was yummy even if it was meat! It may seem like an odd combo of ingredients but GO NOW and make this. I really mean it. Trust me, you will not be disappointed.

Antioxidant-Fest Maple Blueberry Chicken

Blueberry Wine Mustard Maple Chutney (thank you for the name Hollan)

2 cups frozen blueberries
1 cup red wine (I used merlot)
1 cup pure maple syrup (must use real maple syrup. This is not the time or place for the Mrs. Buttersworth)
1/4 cup stone ground Dijon mustard
Salt and Pepper to taste

Combine blueberries, red wine, maple syrup, mustard and bring to a boil in a saucepan. Let boil for 2 minutes and reduce to a simmer for about an hour. The mixture should be reduced by a third.

Roasted Chicken

6 6-7oz skinless boneless chicken breasts
4 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley, sage, thyme)
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Crush herbs, paprika, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl with the back of a fork. Rub mixture on the chicken breasts and place in a roasting pan. Roast the chicken for 25 minutes. Remove the chicken from the oven and spread with the chutney. Return to the oven and cook for 10 minutes longer until cooked. Enjoy!!!