#addicted2acure Recipe Thursday: Mashed "Potatoes" (sneaky cauliflower!)

Cauliflower is a great breast cancer preventing food AND a low fat diet can reduce your cancer risk too...put them together and you have a great sub for mashed potatoes! If this isn't good enough to fool your family, try doing half traditional mashed potatoes and half cauliflower...

Cauliflower "Mashed Potatoes"

Nutrition Info

• Calories: 68.8
• Fat: 4.3g
• Carbohydrates: 6.2g
• Protein: 2.9g

Ingredients

1 head of cauliflower, trimmed and florets steamed
1/4 cup sour cream
2 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

After you have steamed or boiled the trimmed cauliflower florets, drain and return to pan. Mash well and stir in the sour cream, cream cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Put into a round baking dish, cover and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Makes 8 servings 1/2 cup each.

Number of Servings: 8


Thank you SparkPeople for the great recipe!

#addicted2acure Shakeology and Breast Cancer

So this took a little research but so totally worth it. I preach about the benefits of Shakeology allllll the time. I love the stuff. I feel more energized, my stomach and "insides" feel better...not to mention it's an easy, no-thought-involved, healthy option for at least 1 meal each day.

As you all know, October is breast cancer awareness month and Team Addicted is doing their part with our Addicted2aCure fundraising and awareness program (to donate, click on the image below please!). One of the ways you can help contribute is by placing an order through one of our participating Team Addicted coaches - like me! 100% of my profits from home direct Shakeology orders and 50% of all other orders will be going straight to Susan G. Komen as part of our fundraising efforts.

Ok so what do those two paragraphs have to do with each other? Well it turns out that a number of the TOP breast cancer prevention foods and vitamins are in Shakeology! Surprised? I'm not... check it out (click to see it larger):

So what am I telling you? This stuff just keeps getting better! Now my favorite healthy, easy, no-thought-involved meal also helps ward off breast cancer!

Cheers to your health!

@Komenforthecure's recommendations #addicted2acure

I found this table and I knew I had to share it. Check out these lifestyle recommendations made by the Susan G. Komen organization to reduce your risk of breast cancer and improve your chances of early detection!

Susan G. Komen for the Cure® recommends that you :

1. Know your risk Talk to your family to learn about your family health history Talk to your health care provider about your personal risk of breast cancer 2. Get screened Ask your health care provider which screening tests are right for you if you are at higher risk Have a mammogram every year starting at age 40 if you are at average risk Have a clinical breast exam at least every 3 years starting at age 20, and every year starting at age 40 3. Know what is normal for you and see your health care provider if you notice any of these breast changes: Lump, hard knot or thickening inside the breast or underarm area Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening of the breast Change in the size or shape of the breast Dimpling or puckering of the skin Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple Pulling in of your nipple or other parts of the breast Nipple discharge that starts suddenly New pain in one spot that doesn't go away 4. Make healthy lifestyle choices Maintain a healthy weight Add exercise into your routine Limit alcohol intake Limit postmenopausal hormone use Breastfeed, if you can

from http://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/BreastSelfExam.html

Want to donate to Komen's cause? (and help Team Addicted reach their $2,000 goal?) Please visit http://bit.ly/addicted2acure

#addicted2acure Recipe Thursday: Salmon Stuffed Tomatoes

Let's fight breast cancer with another great recipe!


How this will fight breast cancer:


- Tomatoes have high amounts of carotenoids and the more carotenoids you consume, the lower your risk!
- Good fats, like those found in salmon, help lower your risk too!

Salmon Stuffed Tomatoes

Contributed By Julie Russell

Ingredients:

1.5 cups wild rice, cooked and chilled
One 15 ounce can salmon, drained and flaked
1/2 cup carrots, shredded
1/2 cup green onions, sliced
1/2 cup cucumbers, seeded and chopped

1/2 cup sour cream (may substitute 1/2 cup plain yogurt)
4 teaspoons juice
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (may substitute 2 teaspooons dried dill weed)
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large tomatoes


Directions
Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss gently. In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients and mix well with a wire whisk. Core tomatoes and slice into sixths, maintaining the bottom to create a bowl. Fill tomatoes with salad and dressing mixture and serve.

#Addicted2aCure - our 1st Ta-Ta-Tuesday!

Our first Ta-Ta-Tuesday for our October breast cancer awareness and fundraising program was a success! If you haven't already RSVPed for next week, check out our page at www.facebook.com/addicted2acure and click "events". Make sure you like our page while you're there!

I promised to feature some of the smiling faces in pink...here they are! Can't wait to see who else joins us next week! Want to be in my blog next week? Check out our facebook page and post pictures of your pink workouts!

Julie's diggin' deep and goin' PINK!

Annette making it P(ink)90X!! Rockstar!! 

Of course I had the worst picture...taught my first Turbo class in pink! 

My Turbo Sister, Kristy, rocking out her pink duds! 

....and her husband showing that pink can be manly!

Chenoa looking rockin' in pink to get her sweat on!

oh and I had pink shoelaces with ribbons on Tuesday too! 

and last but certainly not least...Paula showin' off her pink (she told us she had pink socks and shoes too!) as she got EXTREME on Tuesday! 

#addicted2acure Recipe Thursday: Spice-Rubbed Chicken Tortillas with Mango Salsa

For the month of October, Recipe Thursdays will focus on recipes that contain ingredients believed to be key in preventing breast cancer....not to mention they're yummy and healthy!! 


Why this recipe helps your chances against breast cancer: 
- For every 0.5 mg of flavones you eat daily, your breast cancer risk drops by 13% and this meal contains 2mg! (flavones: natural substances found in a handful of fruits, vegetables, and herbs)
- The right intake of fiber and folate can help reduce your risk by up to 30%...guess what beans can provide!
- Low fat = lower breast cancer risk! 


Enjoy!


Spice Rubbed Chicken Tortillas with Mango Salsa


Ingredients

1½ Tbsp brown sugar 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground ginger ½ tsp coarse salt ½ tsp ground red pepper 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 oz each) 2 tsp olive oil

2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced 1 lg red onion, halved and thinly sliced ¼ c coarsely chopped cilantro + additional for garnish 4 whole wheat tortillas (10" diameter) ½ c mango salsa or chutney

Directions


1. In small bowl, combine sugar, cumin, ginger, salt, and ground red pepper. Coat both sides of chicken with spice rub. Set aside.

2. Line baking sheet with foil, and preheat broiler.

3. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers and onion (make sure to clean them first...gotta love the EatCleaner products for this!), and cook until vegetables are soft and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro, and cover skillet to keep vegetables warm.

4. Broil chicken about 6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 160 degrees F and juices run clear. Let chicken cool slightly before cutting into ½"-thick slices.

5. Heat tortillas by placing each one in large dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds on each side or until heated through.

6. To serve, spoon a portion of vegetables down the center of each tortilla. Arrange chicken slices over vegetables, and roll up. Spoon 2 tablespoons of mango salsa over each tortilla. Garnish with cilantro.

Makes 4 Servings (1 tortilla, 1 chicken breast, 3/4 cup of vegetables, and 2 tablespoons of salsa)

Nutritional info
390 cal, 32 g pro, 45 g carb, 7 g fat, 0.5 g sat fat, 65 mg chol, 5 g fiber, 670 mg sodium

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cooking Time: 22 minutes


Thank you Prevention magazine for the recipe! http://www.prevention.com/health/cook/everyday-recipes/meal-for-avoiding-breast-cancer/article/9db550d1fa803110VgnVCM10000013281eac____

You are cordially invited! #addicted2acure @komenforthecure

Note: If you haven't already, read more about our October breast cancer awareness and fundraising program, Addicted2aCure, check out my blog post http://gabriellah99.blogspot.com/2011/10/addicted2acure-starts-now-breastcancer.html and our page on facebook at www.facebook.com/addicted2acure.

You are cordially invited to join the Beachbody coaches of Team Addicted in our weekly Ta-Ta-Tuesday events throughout the month of October. 

Please join us in wearing pink during your workouts on Tuesdays to honor those who have fought and are fighting breast cancer. We wear pink in hopes of raising awareness, promoting prevention, and in hope that fewer and fewer of our loved ones will have to hear the words "you have breast cancer". 

Share a photo of you in your pink workout gear on www.facebook.com/addicted2acure in our Ta-Ta-Tuesday album or just on our wall - we'll make sure you're in the album! Team Addicted coaches will be selecting photos to highlight in our blog posts so make sure you share your pics! 

Want to ensure your picture shows up on my blog? Tag my facebook page (www.facebook.com/Gabriella.E.Harrison) when you post your picture on the Addicted2aCure page!

RSVPs are appreciated and event invitations to pass forward to your friends are available on the Addicted2aCure page!

Eyes on our goal and hope in our hearts! #Addicted2aCure

As I mentioned on Saturday, the month of October is all about breast cancer awareness and fundraising for my team of coaches - Team Addicted. We've set our sights on a fundraising goal of $2,000 and we need your help in achieving that goal! (and make sure you read to the end of the incentive Kristy and I are offering!)

There are a few ways to contribute to our team's efforts and increase the hope of finding better prevention and cure for those who are fighting breast cancer...check out your options:

1. A healthy lifestyle is important in preventing many diseases and breast cancer is no exception. Work on improving your healthy habits AND contribute to our fundraising by ordering a Beachbody product from one of our coaches (myself included). Each coach will contribute a portion of their profits to our Komen fund. I will be donating 100% of the profit from every Shakeology Home Direct order and 50% of the profit from all other purchases. To order from me visit: http://tiny.cc/ShopCoachG  and to meet other Team Addicted coaches and potentially order from them visit http://www.facebook.com/addicted2acure.

2. Donate directly to our Komen fund at http://bit.ly/addicted2acure in memory or honor of someone you know or just to help contribute to the hope!

3. Join our team and our efforts! If you've ever considered about joining Team Beachbody I'd love to bring you on board now! For every new coach who also goes on Shakeology Home Direct, I will donate $20 to our Komen fund!

So there it is! Feel free to mix and match options. Pick 1. Pick all 3. But please help us. We all are impacted by breast cancer in some way or another and every dollar brings us one step closer to better treatment and a cure. Every dollar is hope. No donation is too small and as the cliche goes...every little bit adds up!

Above all you can help by spreading the word! Suggest our page to your friends. Pass on our donation link to others who might contribute. Become a coach and pledge to make a difference with us this October.

So the incentive...oh goodness. What are we getting ourselves into Kristy? Ok...here it goes. On November 6th, Kristy and I will be taking Hip Hop Hustle training together ... with a couple dozen other wonderful people...in Chicago proper (not even the suburbs!). When we reach our $2,000 goal, we promise that we will wear PINK TUTUS to training AND post a video of us in this ridiculous...I mean amazing outfits! How's that for incentive? I know you've always wanted to see us in pink tutus....right? So let's get going! www.facebook.com/addicted2acure

#Addicted2aCure starts now! #breastcancer #komen

Many of you may remember that last year - about this time even - my mom was undergoing chemo treatments for breast cancer. It was an experience I wouldn't wish on my worst enemies but good must always come from the bad. I learned who my truest friends were, found out how many incredible people I have in my life, strengthened my relationship with my mom, and formed a lifelong bond to a cause bigger than myself.

Engineers by nature, Mom's news meant a binder was created, Google was exhausted, and link after document after stat after data after report after site after quote was circulated around my family. We had to know everything. No, not everything. ALL OF EVERYTHING. Obsessive, huh?

During this time, I leaned on my Turbo Sisters more than ever. Kristy, Jaime, and Beth were always there.. checking up on me, offering to make drives and spend time with me whenever I needed it, made me laugh, let me cry....they, along with my love Nate, were my anchor.

A year later, I have learned so much and am filled with gratitude....and the feeling that i need to pay it forward. That is why, a couple months ago, I starting talking to Kristy about how we could use our information, Beachbody resources, and our passion for this cause ....and out of our discussion came a month long program to raise money for he Susan G. Komen Foundation and share information about healthy lifestyle habits that can lower your risk of breast cancer so fewer have to experience the pain and struggle of fighting breast cancer - either personally or as a co-survivor.

Breast cancer is terrifying. The stats are grim. The facts are frightening. It can be an all around depressing topic. By now, you should all know I don't do dark and twisty. I may get down sometimes and I won't promise that you'll always see a smile on my face but overall I try to take the positive approach and Kristy does the same so we are on a missionand we're going to do it in the most fun, upbeat way possible!

So what's this program? How can you participate? Let's break it down:

- Visit the homepage of our program where coaches in our team, Team Addicted, will share everything we're  doing (include prevention tips, breast cancer news, and status on our fundraising goal!): http://www.facebook.com/Addicted2aCure. Like our page to always get the latest information!
- Keep watching my blog for videos and posts about tips on how tl lower your chance of breast cancer.
- Some of these tips will include information on how particular Beachbody products can help you reduce you risk. For the month of October, 100% of all new Shakeology Home Direct Orders and 50% of all other Beachbody purchases through a Team Addicted coach participating in Addicted2aCure will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
- If you'd like to give directly to Komen, please visit http://bit.ly/addicted2acure to donate directly to Komen.
- Join our fight! If you'd like to join Team Addicted as a Beachbody coach, I personally will give $20 to Komen for every new coach who also signs up for Shakeology Home Direct. ask me for info: gabriellah99@beachbodycoach.com.
- Celebrate and honor those who have fought or are fighting breast cancer by wearing pink for your workout on Ta-Ta-Tuesdays! I'll post more information about that tomorrow.
- Pass this information on to others so we can reach our fundraising goal! We've got a fjnny incentive planned....watch for information about that coming soon too!!

Most all of us know someone who has had their life changed in someway by breast cancer. Let's work together to make sure that all of those stories can become things of the path and bring hope to those in the future!

Time to go pink people!!!www.facebook.com/addicted2acure