by Isabel Mejia | May 9, 2012
All mothers deserve a healthy lunch that’s made with lots of love, no fuss. Here at The Maurer Foundation, we believe that the healthiest recipes are the easiest to make! Take a look at a the following chop salad recipe. Just chop up your mother’s favorite...
by Sarah Brechon | May 2, 2012
There is a definite link between drinking and breast cancer. Even just that one glass of wine with your evening meal has been shown to pose an increased risk. Here we look at how one of the major breast cancer risk factors can be easily prevented and why it’s so...
by April Zubko | Apr 27, 2012
Help reduce your risk of breast cancer on Mother’s Day! Fiber-rich whole grain waffles or pancakes topped with anti-oxidant rich fresh fruit and nuts, and low fat yogurt are perfect for Mother’s Day breakfast in bed. Photo courtesy of Meg Lessard via...
by April Zubko | Apr 18, 2012
People are eating more, moving less, and getting bigger. While genetics are important in assessing your risk of getting breast cancer, your weight is an important factor too. And it’s a factor you have some control over. After menopause, the main source of estrogen is...
by April Zubko | Apr 12, 2012
Many of us grew up knowing the Food Pyramid—a pyramid divided into six horizontal sections, with pictures of foods from each section’s food group. While it was easy to see what foods we should be eating the most—and the least—of, it didn’t give us a clear view of what...
by April Zubko | Apr 4, 2012
Do I have to eat my veggies? This seems to be a common cry among children—and even some adults. Why is it so hard to get our daily recommended servings of fresh vegetables, even when we know how good they are for us? Vegetables are key to your—and your...
