Finding recipes that the entire family can enjoy can be difficult. Especially when it comes to finding a meal that is both healthy and delicious. Here is a “Meatless Monday” inspired recipe that our Vice President Christina makes for us on a regular basis and we love it!
One of the main ingredients in this recipe is ‘quinoa,’ which is a delicious, gluten-free, whole grain. Just one cup of cooked quinoa contains 8.14 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber. It is also cholesterol free and has a low-fat content of only 222 calories in one cup.*
3 cups water (or you can substitute low-sodium chicken broth)
6 medium peppers, color of your choosing.
1/2 jar of tomato sauce (12 oz)
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
1 chopped onion
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
Salt & pepper to taste
Olive/cooking oil spray
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
Rinse quinoa in water.
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
Add quinoa, stir, cover and then turn the heat to low and cover for 15 minutes.
Cut the tops off of the pepper and remove all of its seeds and interior.
Spray a baking dish with olive oil and place the peppers (empty side facing up) into the dish. (Slice the bottoms of the pepper to even them out if they fall over. Be careful not to cut too deep into the pepper which will cause the contents to spill out.)
In another dish, mix the cooked quinoa, tomato sauce, crushed garlic, chopped onion, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. (Add a sprinkling of parmesan or Romano cheese for additional flavor!)
Scoop equal parts of the above mixture into each pepper.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove aluminum foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes. (You can add some additional tomato sauce or olive oil to keep the peppers moist.)
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We still have some left-over t-shirts from our 2nd Annual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run event from this past June.
Donate $10 and receive a t-shirt. To donate online through our safe & secure PayPal website, click here.
You can also mail your donation to our address located at the bottom of this post.
Your donation is tax-deductible and will go DIRECTLY to esophageal cancer research!
Our mission is to:
1. Raise awareness of esophageal cancer.
2. Encourage early detection and screening.
3. Fund research projects of esophageal cancer…in hopes of a cure!
We have some 2nd Annual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run t-shirts left over! Get yours today!
Special thank you to Jennifer Callaghan, Daniel Mateus, Lindsy Marie Bissonnette, Kim Bissonnette, Benjamin Hill, Kody Fraser and Cafe International in Cranston, Rhode Island.
There are certain foods that can cause acid reflux. With Football season upon us, the temptation to indulge in some favorite game day snacks can unfortunately lead to uncomfortable heartburn attacks.
The best way to avoid heartburn caused by these foods is to, well, avoid them. Enjoy your football party without suffering from acid reflux. Remember, if left not properly treated, heartburn over-time, can lead to esophageal cancer. No pun intended.
While some items on the list may cause more heartburn in some than others, it is best to keep a food journal to keep a record of what causes your acid reflux to spike.
Heartburn triggers:
-Beer, wine, spirits and carbonated beverages.
-Hot and spicy foods.
-Fatty, fried and greasy foods.
-Tomato based foods, garlic and onions.
-Chocolate and caffeine
-Citrus based fruits such as oranges, grapefruit, lemon, etc..
-High-fat meat and dairy products
Heartburn sufferers should also remember the following tips:
-Avoid eating a few hours before bedtime.
-Do not lay down immediately after eating.
-Moderate exercise can help acid reflux but avoid rigorous exercise.
-Wear loose clothing. Avoid tight clothing, especially clothes that are tight around the mid-section of your body.
-Some acid reflux sufferers have felt relief by drinking alkaline water.
To view a list of foods that can possibly fight acid reflux, check out Health.com’s article by clicking here.
Heartburn can be serious. As always, we suggest talking to your physician or Gastroenterologist about your acid reflux.
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The American Gastroenterological Association issued an article regarding the importance of maintaining a healthy diet to reduce the risk of Esophageal Cancers. The September issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology stated that one’s entire diet should consist of healthy foods and nutrients.¹
They further stress that a Mediterranean diet which originated from southern Italy, Spain, Greece and neighboring lands. The diet consists of a low consumption of meats and a higher intake of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, fish, legumes, olive oil, red wine and dairy.²
Read more HERE about the correlation between a healthy diet and risk associated with esophageal cancer.
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Acid reflux is one of the major risk factors associated with esophageal cancer. Common misconceptions about the acid reflux disease can leave sufferers feeling hopeless and not to mention uncomfortable.
There are ways to manage your acid reflux out taking daily medications.
To determine your reflux stage and to read RefluxMD’s personalized recommendations, click here to take their assessment.
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Obesity is one of the major risk factors associated with esophageal cancer and a slew of other diseases. It has recently been reported that Mexico has taken first place among nations with the highest obesity rate and bumped The United States to second place. However, obesity rates are not only on the increase but attributing to more fatalities than previously imagined.
American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Journal Science Editor, Kristine Novak, PhDs reports in her latest article” US Deaths from Obesity Underestimated” that new findings reported in the American Journal of Public Health has shown that the epidemic has been greatly “underestimated.” She writes that a new study says “obesity kills far more US men and women than previously believed.”
To read more of this article and to find out why obesity related deaths are not better calculated, click here .
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Content found on Salgi.org is for informational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Content found on Salgi.org is for informational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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