Twin Cities Veg Fest and Let’s Beat Breast Cancer
Justina Miller, a nurse at Abbott Hospital representing our health practitioners and showing up for the younger generation.
Half a century ago, the United States declared a “war on cancer,” yet current statistics predict that during our lifetime, one in eight women will develop breast cancer. Research has shown that more than one-third of all cancer deaths in the United States are due to poor diet, yet most are unaware of the connection. Faced with these startling statistics, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine developed the Food for Life: Let’s Beat Breast Cancer curriculum based on their groundbreaking Cancer Project curriculum. Certain diet patterns seem to have a major effect in helping people diagnosed with cancer live longer, healthier lives. I am trained in this curriculum.
To raise awareness for breast cancer, I partnered with Twin Cities Veg Fest and organized a rally that included local experts and breast cancer survivors. But that’s not all! Youth percussionists and performers took over the festival “beating the drum” for breast cancer awareness and prevention strategies.
Mayo PA, Lisa Ellsworth shared her expertise on how one might reduce the risk of breast cancer and recurrence with four lifestyle steps.
Movement
Maintain a healthy weight
Limit alcohol consumption
Eat plants
Attendees enjoyed my cooking demo featuring a cancer crusher (tofu!) and two of Borealle’s blends in a delicious Kale Caesar with Golden Tofu and Crispy Chickpeas (we were sponsored by SW Beans). In addition, we were honored to have Emily Rawate share her inspiring story of surviving breast cancer and Colleen Ueland from Kingfield Pilates sharing ideas for movement throughout the day.
The Let’s Beat Breast Cancer campaign aims to raise awareness about these lifestyle steps.
