National Foundation for Cancer Research and 1808 Grille Executive Chef Provide Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Tips for the Holidays
Nashville, Tenn. and Bethesda, Md. (PRWEB) December 22, 2011
The holidays are typically viewed as a time to kick back, relax and indulge in a decadent dessert or two, but there is a way to enjoy all the season has to offer without having to regret it later. The National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) has teamed up with Executive Chef Charles Phillips of Nashville’s 1808 Grille to provide 15 easy-to-follow tips that can help ensure a happier, healthier holiday season, and that, over time, may reduce your risk of cancer if you continue to follow them.
Staying healthy by eating well and exercising is one of the best ways to reduce your cancer risk. NFCR and Chef Charles, who has been promoting healthy eating habits that aid in cancer prevention, recommend these tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle over the holidays:
1. Eat more vegetables and fruit, and keep meat portions small. Choose colorful fruits and veggies. They are filled with cancer-fighting antioxidants. Turkey is a healthy meat choice. To cut down on fat, remove the skin.
2. Moderate alcohol consumption. While alcoholic drinks can be a big part of a holiday celebration, they are packed with sugar and calories. Remember that regular consumption of alcohol throughout your life can increase your cancer risk. Men should not consume more than 2 drinks per day. To reduce the risk of breast cancer, women should not consume more than 3 drinks per week.
3. Get your greens and use healthy cooking oils. Eat spinach, broccoli, green beans and dark, leafy greens. Use healthy oils such as flax, walnut or canola. Try drizzling vegetables with extra virgin olive oil. Delicious!
4. Eat wild salmon, tuna or mackerel. They are full of Omega-3 oils, which are great for cellular health and may help prevent cancer.
5. Go a little nuts! Nuts such as walnuts and almonds are great sources of protein and healthy fat, so they make a great filler between meals. Don’t overdo it. Healthy fat is still fat.
6. Avoid white starch. These are empty calories with very little nutritional value. Your digestive system struggles to handle them. Choose instead a sweet potato or multigrain bread.
7. Eat chemical-free. Choose organic foods whenever possible. The industrial food chain is filled with harmful pesticides and inappropriate animal feed additives, such as hormones and excessive antibiotics.
8. Fiber is good! Choose whole grains, beans, barley, lentils, etc. Try a new stuffing recipe made with more fiber and vegetables and less fat. Dried figs, dried cranberries, dried apricots and whole wheat bread are great sources of fiber to integrate into your holiday meals.
9. Be aware of your sugar intake and high-fat dessert choices. Have your dessert, but keep it balanced. Try a piece of good quality dark chocolate or a poached pear. If you “splurge,” keep it small, and add some extra time to your morning exercise routine.
10. Drink 16 ounces of water before eating. Dehydration can be confused with hunger. Keeping hydrated by drinking at least eight 8 oz. glasses of water daily is essential to helping your body function properly.
11. Eat a healthy snack at home before attending a party. This will help control your hunger so you don’t arrive at the party ravenous.
12. Laugh. Take time out of your busy schedule to enjoy life and laugh. It is truly the best medicine.
13. Move. Exercise is a great way to stay healthy and prevent cancer. Walk, jog, ride your bike, play racquetball, practice yoga—anything to get your body moving! Exercising 5 times a week for at least 30 minutes per workout will have significant positive impacts on your life. Start a family holiday tradition by taking walks or bike rides or playing a touch football game and continue it throughout the year each time there is a get-together.
14. Slow Down. Eat slowly and enjoy time with family and friends. Turn off the TV, phone and electronics! Eating slowly gives your body time to realize it is full. Thoroughly chewing your food helps maintain a steady rate of metabolism.
15. Rest. Get at least 7 hours of sleep and stay on your natural schedule as much as possible. Late night eating and drinking will result in a rough night’s sleep.
In addition to these 15 healthy tips, the National Foundation for Cancer Research wants to introduce to you a powerful cancer-fighting manual, our “To Your Health” Recipe Book, filled with delicious and healthy recipes, just in time for the holidays.
“To Your Health” recipes are brimming with cancer-preventing ingredients, including antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and protein. The cookbook also features lifestyle tips, early detection methods, and other helpful information on how to further decrease your risk of cancer.
The cookbook contains more than 50 easy-to-follow recipes, ranging from soups to desserts – and everything in between. It’s available online at http://www.nfcr.org/recipebook with a donation of $ 15 or more.
To make a donation and download a copy of “To Your Health” for yourself or as a gift for a loved one or your friends, click here or visit http://www.nfcr.org/recipebook .
For more of Chef Charles’ healthy eating tips and cancer-preventing recipes, visit http://www.nfcr.org/recipes.
About the National Foundation for Cancer Research
The National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) is a leading cancer research charity dedicated to funding cancer research and public education relating to cancer prevention, earlier diagnosis, better treatments and, ultimately, a cure for cancer. NFCR promotes and facilitates collaboration among scientists to accelerate the pace of discovery from bench to bedside.
Since 1973, NFCR has provided over $ 288 million in support of discovery-oriented cancer research focused on understanding how and why cells become cancerous, and on public education relating to cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. NFCR scientists are discovering cancer’s molecular mysteries and translating these discoveries into therapies that hold the hope for curing cancer. NFCR is about Research for a Cure—cures for all types of cancer. For more information, please visit http://www.NFCR.org.
About the 1808 Grille
1808 Grille, the latest fine-dining location to hit Nashville, is centrally located at 1808 West End. Headed by Executive Chef Charles R. Phillips, 1808 Grille offers diners a personal and comfortable dining experience and meshes fine dining with the personal pleasure and connectivity of sharing a meal.
Chef Charles places a premium on fresh, sustainable cuisine. In keeping with this commitment to wholesome living, he has partnered with the National Foundation for Cancer Research to promote the healthy eating habits that aid in cancer prevention. Throughout the year, Chef Charles will post on the NFCR website with expert tips, healthy recipes, and options on how to prepare fresh and organic foods. For more information, please visit http://www.1808grille.com.
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