TASTY TUESDAYS // Avocado Superfood Smoothie

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Okay, we know it sounds pretty strange! Avocado and smoothie just don’t seem like they should go together in a sentence, let alone in something we put in our mouth. But… this recipe shows us how to make a powerhouse smoothie that is sure to satisfy your taste buds & your body! Packed with fruits and veggies, this A M A Z I N G superfood smoothie is begging to be made and will provide your bod with an extra dose of cancer-fighting carotenoids & vitamin E!

PAUSE 4 PREVENTION // Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

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September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month and it is never too late to get educated! Ovarian cancer is more common as your age increases, however it is not impossible to develop the disease earlier in life. You may not know much about the disease, but you should, and we are here to help you out! Check out these facts and get familiar with the signs, symptoms, and other helpful information. The more we know, the better off we all are. So, read up, spread the word, and help a sista out!

TASTY TUESDAYS // Chickpea Tacos

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This Tasty Tuesday = Taco Tuesday! Our friends over at Goofy Foot Foods introduced us to our new favorite way to add a little spice to our lives with these DELISH chickpea tacos. These are a totally new way to enjoy Mexican cuisine and you will feel way less guilty than you would after chowing down on a big ole burrito. Not only that, but the main ingredient, chickpeas(or garbanzo beans as some people know them), is packed with fiber and other nutritional benefits. No complaints here!

PAUSE 4 PREVENTION // Get Up, Stand Up

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The way we see it, most of us are sitting down for a huge portion of our day. For many of us, our days revolve around our desk and computer. We tend to not realize it, but the actual way we sit can have a huge impact on our bodies, and get this… sitting behind our desk at work is actually exercise! It may not fall under our idea of a classic workout (it’s no jog in the park), but if we know the proper way to sit, we can utilize our time behind our desks for more than just work.

PAUSE 4 PREVENTION // 9 Ways to Increase Happiness

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“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” We couldn’t agree more with this quote from the Dalai Lama. Doing things to bring more joy into life, whether it’s our life or the lives of others, can help you achieve greater overall happiness. Less stress and more happiness ultimately leads to a better life and can even help lower your cancer risk—and LOVING YOURSELF is #7 on our list of 7 Ways to Stomp Out Breast Cancer! Christine Carter, Ph.D., author of Raising Happiness, gives us 9 super simple things that can easily bring more joy to each and every day!

B4BC’s Free Mobile App Puts Breast Cancer Prevention at Your Fingertips

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B4BC’s Free Mobile App Puts Breast Cancer Prevention at Your Fingertips with Monthly Breast Self-Exam Reminder, Self Exam Guide and Wellness Content Available Now on iTunes and Google Play  It’s almost Breast Cancer Awareness Month – have you done your monthly breast self-exam (BSE) yet?  According to Johns Hopkins Medical Center, “40% percent of diagnosed breast cancer is detected…

TASTY TUESDAYS // ELENA HIGHT’S OATMEAL PANCAKES

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Get your lazy day morning pancake fix from Team B4BC rider Elena Hight with a fiber-filled twist! The fiber in the oats helps lower cholesterol and may lower your risk of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and obesity, and makes you feel full for longer. Quick oats also contain calcium and iron, but the amount varies due to fortification. So what are you waiting for? These are DELISH.