February is National Cancer Prevention Month

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More than half of all cancer deaths could be prevented by making healthy lifestyle choices. 
Take control of your health, and reduce your cancer risk with the following recommendations:
  • Stay away from tobacco.
  • Stay at a healthy weight.
  • Get moving with regular physical activity.
  • Eat healthy with plenty of fruits and vegetables.
  • Limit how much alcohol you drink (if you drink at all).
  • Protect your skin from prolonged sun exposure.
  • Know yourself, your family history, and your risks.
  • Have regular check-ups and cancer screening tests.

For information on how to reduce your cancer risk and other questions about cancer, visit www.cancer.org or call 1-800-227-2345.

Screening increases the chances of detecting certain cancers early, when they are most likely to be curable. To learn about screening recommendations for you, speak to your health care provider or visit: http://www.cancer.org/healthy/findcancerearly/cancerscreeningguidelines/index. 

   


A Sweet (and Cancer-Fighting) Treat
There's nothing like a homemade treat, especially one that is cancer-fighting. Try this recipe for a healthy, yet tasty brownie. Made with whole wheat flour, zucchini, bananas, and walnuts, this recipe has more fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and omega-3 fatty acids than your typical brownie. You are sure to score "brownie" points with co-workers, friends and family!



Brownie Cocoa Squares

Prep Time 20 min
Total Time 1 hr 45 min
Servings 24

Ingredients


  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseeds or wheat germ
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/3 cup fat-free milk (or milk alternative - almond, coconut, soy milk)
  • 1 cup peeled and shredded zucchini
  • 1 medium-size ripe banana, mashed (1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 cup miniature dark chocolate pieces
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly coat a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, flaxseeds or wheat germ, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in center of flour mixture; set aside.
  • Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together egg product, sugar, oil, and milk until well mixed. Stir in zucchini and banana. Add zucchini mixture all at once to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened. Fold in chocolate pieces. Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly.
  • Step 3: Bake about 25 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING
Serving Size: 1 square

Calories 140 (Calories from Fat 60), Total Fat 7g, Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 80mg, Total Carbohydrate 19g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 10g, Protein 3g

Source: Live Better America Healthified Cocoa Squares http://www.livebetteramerica.com/recipes/healthified-cocoa-squares/500d7355-1395-420b-8580-eb12940c317e


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