CANCER FIGHTING FOODS // Four Healthy 4th of July Treats

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Summer is here and that means so is 4th of July! It’s time to celebrate one of our favorite days of the year and if you’re like us, that means you’re headed off to some sort of BBQ or get-together. We know that this is a holiday notorious for it’s not-so-healthy foods, so we figured we’d give you some healthier options to share with your friends and family! All of these recipes are super delicious and are packed with antioxidant rich berries that help fight off cancer. Doesn’t get much better than that!

BREAST CANCER PREVENTION // 9 Secret Wellness Rules

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Many people don’t realize how many different aspects of your daily life contribute to your overall health. A healthier you = A lower risk of breast cancer and other sicknesses. You may be up on the latest health trends and get your recommended amount of sleep but we bet there are a few things out there that you haven’t tried yet. We’ve got some secret wellness tips that only the healthiest of people know! Read up on some not-so-obvious tricks you can use to increase your overall health and reduce your breast cancer risk.

Warped Tour 2015 Recap

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We had an incredible time on the road with Vans Warped Tour this past weekend! Our traveling educational outreach booth rocked two dates of the tour, starting with the tour kickoff in Pomona, CA on Friday and heading up the coast to Ventura, CA on Sunday. Massive crowds came out to for some great music and good times! Throughout the weekend, concert-goers stopped by our educational booth to learn about the importance of early detection and living a healthy, active lifestyle as the best means of breast cancer prevention.

Happy Father’s Day from Team B4BC!

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It’s that time of year where we all get to brag about how amazing our dads are! This year is no different and we are so happy to celebrate dads all over. We want to give a special shout out to the fathers of our Team B4BC athletes for the role they have played in shaping these girls into the amazing women, athletes, and role models that they are today!

CANCER FIGHTING FOODS // Hormone Balancing Foods

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Hormone balance may not be something that you think about on a daily basis, but it’s definitely something that is worth our time! Hormonal balance is vital to a healthy, cancer-free mind and body. Hormone balance is deeply connected to the food we eat, the exercise we get, the toxins we absorb, the weight we carry, and the stress levels we put up with. Eating the right foods can make a massive difference in your mood. A high-nutrient diet can reduce symptoms of hormonal imbalance like mood swings, depression, weight gain and acne — and it can improve your energy levels and overall outlook on life. Below are some of the best foods to include as part of your regular diet to help balance your hormones.

X Games Austin 2015 Recap

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X Games Austin 2015 has officially wrapped! Thousand of X Games goers stopped by the B4BC booth in the Marvel Next X Park to get educated and learn how to Check One Two. We’re all about teaching the youth the best ways to prevent breast cancer and this was an amazing place to do just that! Tons of people stopped by to take our Prevention Pledge and get autographs from our newest B4BC team rider, skateboarder Leticia Bufoni, as well as some of the top women in motocross, Tarah Geiger, Sandra Gomes, and Gray Leadbetter.

BREAST CANCER PREVENTION // Megan Pischke’s Meditation Guide

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We’re well aware that often times meditation is easier than it sounds. Meditation can be different for each and every person and it may take some experimenting to figure out what exactly works for you. We promise you that the reward is worth the struggle. Meditation can help reduce your blood pressure, decrease inflammation, and give you an overall better sense of balance and calmness. A study at the Ohio State University found that progressive muscular relaxation (meditation), when practiced daily, reduced the risk of breast cancer recurrence. Pretty amazing what sitting still can do for you! This week we’re bringing you a special post from North Face athlete and breast cancer survivor, Megan Pischke. She gives us her take on meditation and a peek into how the process worked for her. Check it out below!

CANCER FIGHTING FOODS // Sweet Potato Rounds

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We always get uber inspired when we see food looking as amazing as this does. Who would have thought to use sweet potatoes as an edible plate? We’re so stoked someone did because now we have tons of recipes to experiment with. Try your hand at creating a scrumptious baked sweet potato round and top it off with a combination of delish ingredients. Check out some of our favorites below and read up on why they’re so good for you!