Cancer Archives - Jeanette's Healthy Living

Inspiration and Ghanaian Black Eye Pea Curry Recipe

by Jeanette on January 7, 2013 · 25 Comments

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Jollof Rice with Shrimp © Jeanette's Healthy Living

After the flurry of our Christmas Eve Open House, celebrating the holiday season with family and friends, and some much needed downtime in warmer weather, I am trying to get back into some sort of routine. I’ve been laying low since the New Year, reflecting on the year that just passed, and the year ahead [...]

Filed Under: anti-cancer, Beans/Legumes, Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: black-eyed peas, community, Ghanaian recipe, inspiration

Kale Kimchi Recipe

by Jeanette on September 26, 2012 · 20 Comments

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I got lots of kale in my CSA Box throughout the summer and am still getting kale as we go into fall. Throughout the summer, I made plenty of pesto and salads with kale (including massaged kale salad), but as I got more and more kale each week, I started to think of other ways [...]

Filed Under: anti-cancer, Asian, Cancer, csa, dairy-free, farmer's market, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, healthy choices, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: Fall Fest, fermented foods, Food Network, kale, kale kimchi, kimchi recipe, Korean recipe

Kale Basil Pesto Recipe (Power Foods)

by Jeanette on August 10, 2012 · 25 Comments

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I’ve been getting lots of kale in my CSA Box lately and trying to figure out what to make with it. Although I love kale, my kids are not huge fans. But…they love Pesto! So, I decided to try making Kale Pesto tucking in some basil so it would have a familiar taste. After all, [...]

Filed Under: anti-cancer, Cancer, cruciferous vegetables, csa, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, healthy choices, Pasta and Noodles, sauces, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: beet green pesto, broccoli leaf pesto, collard green pesto, kale pesto, leafy greens, pesto, power foods

Roasted Brussels Sprout Chips Recipe (Power Foods)

by Jeanette on July 26, 2012 · 20 Comments

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I haven’t always been a brussels sprouts fan. My memory of brussels sprouts growing up were overcooked and mushy vegetables that smelled and tasted horrible. However, after I discovered the art of roasting vegetables and the proper technique of cooking vegetables without overcooking them, I learned to love brussels sprouts. My kids are not fans [...]

Filed Under: anti-cancer, Cancer, cruciferous vegetables, csa, dairy-free, farmer's market, gluten-free, healthy choices, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: brussels sprouts, brussels sprouts chips, brussels sprouts nutrition, cruciferous vegetables, roasted brussels sprouts

Warm Artichoke and Hearts of Palm Dip – Zarela Martinez – 50 Women Game Changers in Food

by Jeanette on May 11, 2012 · 32 Comments

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Warm Artichoke Heart and Hearts of Palm Dip with Fresh Vegetables

A fews weeks ago, I wrote a post about Food as Medicine and shared my story of how this blog began as a place to record foods I made for my friends with cancer, as well as my personal journey to help feed my family healthy, delicious and beautiful food. I also shared my dream to [...]

Filed Under: anti-cancer, appetizers, Cancer, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, healthy choices, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, snacks, Special Diets Tagged With: 50 Women Game Changers In Food, artichoke dip, dairy-free, food as medicine, gluten-free, healthy, hearts of palm, Zarela Martinez

Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip (Muhammara) {Secret Recipe Club}

by Jeanette on April 30, 2012 · 34 Comments

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Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip)

I am a huge fan of good sauces when it comes to preparing quick and easy dinners. I have a collection of saucesthat I turn to when I want to add some zip to simply baked/grilled chicken or fish. This week, I finally got around to making a sauce I have been eyeing for a [...]

Filed Under: anti-cancer, Cancer, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, healthy choices, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, sauces, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: anticancer, cancer, dairy-free, dip, gluten-free, muhammara, roasted peppers, sauce, secret recipe club, walnuts

Food as Medicine – Anticancer Foods

by Jeanette on April 23, 2012 · 47 Comments

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As some of you may know, I started Jeanette’s Healthy Living as a place to record and share foods I was cooking for friends with cancer as well as meals I was preparing for my family. In fact, the Anticancer Fireworks Black Bean Salsa featured at the top of this post was something I made [...]

Filed Under: anti-cancer, Cancer, Resources Tagged With: anticancer foods, cancer, cancer fighting foods, food as medicine, Rebecca Katz

Joy Bauer Food Cures Book Review {Gluten-Free Gingerbread Muffins and a Giveaway}

by Jeanette on December 13, 2011 · 52 Comments

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As many of you know, I started Jeanette’s Healthy Living as a place to share foods that I was preparing for friends with cancer in the hopes of helping to nourish and help them through the healing and recovery process. As time has passed, Jeanette’s Healthy Living has evolved to include foods I’ve made for [...]

Filed Under: anti-cancer, book review, Cancer, giveaway, healthy choices, Holidays, resources, Resources Tagged With: Food Cures Book Review, Giveaway, Gluten-Free Gingerbread Muffins, Joy Bauer

National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month – Guest Post by Tina Case

by Jeanette on November 12, 2011 · 15 Comments

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I am honored to present Tina Case as my guest blogger today. Tina is a childhood friend of mine, who I reconnected with a little over a year ago when I started this blog. As you may know, the inspiration for starting this blog was my passion for cooking for people with cancer. Although the [...]

Filed Under: Cancer, Family, Resources Tagged With: cancer, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic cancer awareness month, prostate cancer