Turkey chunks marinate in garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, coriander, cumin, cayenne and cinnamon, then go on skewers with three colors of bell pepper, cherry tomatoes and onion. The piece notes that marinating meats may also help prevent the formation of cancer-causing substances.
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Recipes & Dining
Healthy recipes, cooking advice and dining, including recipes from the American Institute for Cancer Research.
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Healthy Recipes from AICR
Healthy Recipes: Lime Pork Tenderloin
A recipe for pork tenderloin marinated in garlic, lime juice, molasses and soy sauce, then seared and roasted to 145 degrees. Six servings at 185 calories each; AICR suggests limiting red meat to 18 ounces a week for cancer prevention.
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AICR Enews - 070915
An American Institute for Cancer Research newsletter rounding up brightly colored vegetable varieties, why physical activity matters for cancer prevention, a quiz on how cooking affects vegetables, a summer soup recipe and an update on a young fundraiser.
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Healthy Recipes: Arugula Salad with Kiwi, Strawberries and Pecans
An AICR salad of arugula, kiwi, strawberries and toasted pecans in a citrus dressing, at 169 calories a serving. The notes point to arugula's iron, vitamins A, C and K and folate, and to the vitamin C in kiwi and strawberries.
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Healthy Recipes: Berry Yogurt Popsicles
Mashed cherries and blackberries with honey are layered with vanilla Greek yogurt in paper cups and frozen, making 12 popsicles at 69 calories each. Berries supply anthocyanins and ellagic acid, compounds that counter inflammation and act as antioxidants.
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Healthy Recipes: Chocolate Banana Strudel
AICR wraps banana halves with finely chopped dark chocolate and whole-wheat panko in oiled phyllo, bakes them at 400 degrees and serves each with a fresh strawberry. Bananas and chocolate supply fiber, potassium and flavonoids, and portion control keeps the dessert in range.
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Healthy Recipes: Spinach Saag with Golden Tofu
A vegan dish from the American Institute for Cancer Research pairs pressed, sautéed tofu with baby spinach and Indian spices. The recipe notes current research indicating moderate soy consumption shows no cancer risk and may even be protective. Four servings, 221 calories each.
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Healthy Recipes: Grilled Scallops and Radicchio Grilled Summer Scallops
Skewered sea scallops grill in about five minutes and pair with grilled radicchio wedges and a lime vinaigrette; four servings run 129 calories with 16 g protein. AICR offers it as a Memorial Day swap for red and processed meat, which it links to colon cancer risk.
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Healthy Recipes: Oatmeal with Fresh Fruit
A single-serving AICR oatmeal recipe topped with pineapple, strawberries, flaxseed, cinnamon and optional walnuts and honey. The introduction notes that whole grains lower colorectal cancer risk and that oat soluble fiber can help lower blood cholesterol. 371 calories per serving.
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Healthy Recipes: South of the Border Beans and Rice
Brown rice simmered with bell peppers, onion, garlic, cumin and turmeric, then folded together with black beans, corn, green chiles and tomatoes. Eight servings at 220 calories, 7 g protein and 6 g fibre each.
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Healthy Recipes: Springtime Asparagus with Lemon Garlic Shrimp
A recipe pairing asparagus and red pepper with lemon-marinated shrimp, at 263 calories and 30 grams of protein per serving. Asparagus supplies folate, fiber, vitamin C, beta-carotene and the antioxidants glutathione and rutin.
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Healthy recipes: Salad in a Jar with Lentils and Feta Cheese
An Earth Day lunch layered in a quart canning jar: dressing at the bottom, then beets, green lentils, roasted orange pepper, red onion, feta, grape tomatoes and arugula on top. AICR notes a plant-based food system takes less energy, land and water than a meat-based one.
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Healthy Recipes: Garlic Salmon with Black Bean Sauce
A salmon recipe using a garlic, soy and vinegar marinade with a fresh black bean sauce, at 318 calories and 13 grams of fat per serving. AICR notes salmon's omega-3s and emerging evidence that eating fish may protect against liver cancer.
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Healthy Recipes: Healthiest Nation Soup
Fennel, crimini mushrooms, red pepper, onion, celery, garlic and potatoes simmer in low-sodium chicken broth with basil and cider vinegar. Tied to National Public Health Week's Healthiest Nation 2030 theme, the recipe makes four servings at 216 calories each.
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Healthy Recipes; Singapore Noodles
Brown rice mai fan noodles stir-fry with curry powder, turmeric, napa cabbage, peppers, egg, shrimp and roasted chicken, and the mix-ins can be swapped. Four servings at 326 calories and 22 g protein each; whole grains' fiber can lower colorectal cancer risk.
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Healthy Recipes: Beans and Greens Burritos
Blanched collard leaves stand in for tortillas, wrapped around black beans, corn, brown rice, hummus, salsa, celery and spices. Four servings at 130 calories and 6 g fiber each, with AICR noting leafy greens carry carotenoids, vitamin K and folate.
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Healthy recipes: Celery Root and Parsnip Soup
Celery root, parsnips, carrots, onion and apple simmer with cumin, cardamom and ginger in low-sodium chicken broth, with instructions for peeling celeriac. Four servings at 176 calories and 5 g fiber each.
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Health Recipes: Chipotle Black Bean and Rice Burger
A recipe for six meatless patties bound with brown rice, almond meal and low-fat cheddar rather than breadcrumbs or egg, served in whole-wheat pita with arugula, tomato and red onion. Each serving: 308 calories, 9 g fat, 13 g protein, 9 g fiber.
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