CANCER FIGHTING FOODS // Guanabana

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This week’s post is coming all the way from Costa Rica! B4BC Ambassador Megan Pischke is spending her summer down south and is sharing with us one of her favorite foods she has discovered, guanabana. I discovered guanabana last summer while I was in Costa Rica gathering my strength and health after a long year of cancer treatments. One day, my girlfriend ordered me the most delicious smoothie I had drank in a very long time. It tasted like pineapple, marshmallows, and sour grapes; it was creamy and all the flavors were wrapped into one. It became my new favorite and I had one every day that summer. I’m back here in Costa Rica for the summer now. Not only do I want to plant a tree in my yard, but I also want to find the fruit and have it readily available for all my popsicle and smoothie needs.

ESPN BODY ISSUE // Leticia Bufoni

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The 2015 ESPN Body Issue is here! We are stoked to announce that Team B4BC’s own, Leticia Bufoni, is one of the world-class athletes featured in this years issue that highlights the strength and commitment to the health of professional athletes who have pushed their physiques to prime athletic form in order to excel in their field.

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.

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!

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!

BREAST CANCER PREVENTION // How Your Weight Impacts Your Breast Cancer Risk

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We always hear it, but a healthy weight means a much healthier you. Step number 2 in our 7 Steps to Stomp Out Breast Cancer is BE ACTIVE! Studies show that being active 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week can significantly reduce your risk of breast cancer, not to mention do wonders for your overall health. Doing regular exercise helps reduce body fat and improves muscle tone helping to keep your body slim and fit!

Chasing Sunshine Canada Premiere: Recap

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Massive amounts of gratitude for everyone who showed up to last week’s Chasing Sunshine premiere in Squamish, B.C. We raised an AMAZING $1036 in cash donations thanks to all of your support and open hearts. A very special thank you to the lovely Larsen Sisters (Lindsay and Cameron) who sang their hearts out, Gord at Blacksheep Event Rentals for a projector and screen, local artist Chili Thom for the sound equipment, and Tommy at The Living Room for the awesome venue!