Simple Attempts to Prevent

Today's Cycle for Survival ride was an exhilarating occasion and great exercise, raising awareness and funds for Sloan Kettering. Modern day fundraising really beats the heck out of old-fashioned stiff black tie dinners. The kids came to see all of the fundraising through exercise going on and to hear a few heartfelt speeches about people's own experiences with cancer...which brings us to prevention. Clearly, there are no guarantees and here in NYC we are exposed to many things out of our control. But let's not use junk food and caffeinated drinks to get us through our day. We do have the chance to take control of our food intake.

So, for today, let's keep it simple. How about changing two things? Maybe decreasing sugar; maybe adding greens to one meal a day; how about adding cruciferous vegetables like cabbage and broccoli; adding fiber by using legumes instead of meat twice a week; baking with honey or maple syrup instead of processed sugar...slow lasting changes are proven to work. What two changes can you implement this week?

More detailed changes that may help take you to the next level include adding two glasses of green tea a day; adding garlic, leeks or onions to your meals; adding a dark purple berry or juice in small amounts to drinks or sauces; using seaweeds in broths and salads; and using lots of turmeric in your cooking. So, let's eat...