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…
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.
It’s no secret we LOVE water. We’ll take it in any form: ocean, lake, snow, you name it! But our bodies love water just as much (if not more) than we do ourselves. We always hear people reminding us to drink enough water but not many people realize just how important it truly is. A…
We LOVE breakfast and this recipe makes us want to eat it for every meal of the day. Overnight oats is an easy way to put a twist on your basic oatmeal and makes perfect grab-and-go meal! Combine rolled oats and chia seeds with delicious fresh fruit and you have a breakfast that you will absolutely fall in love with.
Many people find meditation to be frustrating or pointless, yet when they really delve into the practice, they find it incredibly helpful for their happiness and peace of mind! The world of meditation is unknown to many and people tend to not fully understand how or why people choose to meditate. We’ve laid out some great info to help you get a grasp on what mediation is all about, and how it can help your overall health and wellness.
Smoothies are a staple in our diet and this is one of our favorites! This one is jam-packed with nutrients and yummy flavors, making it impossible to say no to. Fresh, seasonal berries are combined with ginger, chia, cinnamon, and a probiotic-rich liquid base to whip up this irresistibly delicious smoothie!
This quick and easy two-ingredient snack is the perfect mix of salty and sweet! Munch on it as a road trip snack, an energy boost before your workout, or even wrap it up and give it as a gift, this treat will not disappoint! The antioxidant-rich dark chocolate combined with your favorite trail mix makes this a protein packed superfood snack for anytime of the day.
A night out with the girls and a few martinis is always nice, but did you know just one night of binge drinking has some serious repercussions. Although a night of drinking can be fun in the moment, it’s side effects are much more serious then that nasty hangover the next morning. Binge drinking leads to higher endotoxin levels and ultimately, a higher risk for breast cancer. Pretty gnarly right?
Nothing beats the heat or fills you up better than a delicious, refreshing salad in the summer! This recipe introduces us to a dish with plenty of crunch and just the right amount of sweetness to excite your tastebuds. Not only that, this salad is packed with cruciferous veggies, which have some pretty amazing cancer preventing powers!
We all know what happens when we don’t get enough sleep; we wake up groggy and cranky and then cram our body full of caffeine in order to make up for our lack of energy (we’re definitely guilty of this one on occasion). Short term effects of sleep depravation are evident and more and more studies are being conducted to find out if there are less obvious, long-term effects.