October Is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths for women in the United States. To help spread awareness of this disease, October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Prevalence of Breast Cancer
About 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. While there are some breast cancer risk factors that you can’t control, these prevention strategies can help you reduce your risk:
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Exercise regularly.
- Abstain from drinking alcohol or limit intake to one drink per day.
If you’re concerned about your personal risk of developing breast cancer, call or visit your doctor.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month and You
There are a variety of ways that you can support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are just a few ideas:
- Participate in a fundraiser event, like a walk or run, to help raise money for breast cancer research.
- Donate to a charity that provides support and services to women and families that are affected by breast cancer.
- Learn about the signs, symptoms, risk factors and screenings for breast cancer.
- Spread awareness about this disease to help educate friends and family.
For more information on breast cancer, visit the National Cancer Institute’s website.
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Nutritional Information (per serving)
| Total Calories | 52 |
| Total Fat | 1 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Sodium | 171 mg |
| Total Sugars | N/A |
Source: USDA
Corn, Zucchini and Tomato Pie
Ingredients
- 1 cup zucchini (sliced into ⅛-inch thick pieces)
- 1 cup tomatoes (sliced into ⅛-inch thick pieces)
- ¾ cup corn (frozen, thawed)
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. dill weed (chopped)
- ⅛ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
- 3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese (grated)
- ¼ cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
- Nonstick cooking spray
Preparations
- Heat oven to 350 F.
- Lightly coat an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place zucchini slices in the bottom of the baking dish. Then, cover the zucchini slices with the tomato slices and top them with corn.
- Sprinkle lemon juice evenly over the vegetables.
- In a small bowl, combine the dill, salt, black pepper, Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the vegetables and lightly spray the top with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
- Cut into six even pieces and serve.
Makes: 6 servings
For more information and helpful links, please download our October 2019 Live Well, Work Well Newsletter.
This article is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be exhaustive, nor should any discussion or opinions be construed as professional advice. Readers should contact a health professional for appropriate advice.