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Janie

Hi to all members! I am trying to follow a vegan diet, but sometimes this is hard when have a family with other dietary preferences. I recently had surgery for metastatic melanoma in the breast - it returned after a couple of clear years.

What supplements are some of you taking to boost the immune system?

JenAli

I found a interesting site foodforcancer.com , I mainly read about breast cancer food recommendations but I 'm sure there was more there. They talked about flaxseed, fish oils, blueberries, green tea, mushroom tea. Couldnt stomach the idea of mushroom tea but I am taking the others and goji berries and dried cranberries. I believe you can get Berry radical juice from health food shops for when blueberries aren't around.

I was suprised to find organic australian ground flaxeed in woolworths. Must be kept in the fridge once opened.

spandayabe

Follow Sam Aulton on this forum and another  good site

The Wellness Warrior - Be kind. Be brave. Be well.

www.thewellnesswarrior.com.au/


Veggie Mama is another 

Janie

Thanks girls for sites. Saw this recipe on link at thewellnesswarrior site and thought would share as sounds nice and spicey - and healthy!

Vegetarian Chili (Vegan + Gluten Free)

Serves: 6

Simple vegan chili recipe using fresh or canned foods.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp grapeseed oil OR olive oil
• 2 brown onions, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bell peppers (combo of green, red or yellow), diced
• 28 oz / 800g can diced tomatoes OR 4 cups ripe tomatoes, stems removed and chopped
• 1 cup tomato paste
• 3 Tbsp taco seasoning OR 1 Tbsp chill, 1 Tbsp cumin, 1 Tbsp oregano & ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 Tbsp cacao OR cocoa powder
• 1 tsp talt
• ¼ cup cilantro/coriander, chopped (optional)

Beans:

• 1 cup dry pinto beans, soaked overnight
• 1 cup dry kidney OR black beans, soaked overnight
• OR
• 2 x 14 oz / 400g cans pinto beans
• 2 x 14 oz / 400g cans kidney OR black beans

Optional Vegetables:

• 1 rib celery, diced
• 1 cup carrot, diced
• 1 medium sweet potato, diced
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 250g fresh or frozen corn
• 1 large zucchini, diced

Method:

1. If using dry beans, soak overnight. Add to slow cooker with 2x water and cook on high for 8 hours.
2. In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat olive oil.
3. Add onions and cook for 5-10 minutes until translucent.
4. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
5. Add the rest of the ingredients, except cilantro.
6. Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes – 1 hour.
7. Turn off the heat, add cilantro. Let the chili sit for 20-30 minutes to thicken.

 

Janie

Thanks girls for sites. Saw this recipe on link at thewellnesswarrior site and thought would share as sounds nice and spicey - and healthy!

Vegetarian Chili (Vegan + Gluten Free)

Serves: 6

Simple vegan chili recipe using fresh or canned foods.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp grapeseed oil OR olive oil
• 2 brown onions, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bell peppers (combo of green, red or yellow), diced
• 28 oz / 800g can diced tomatoes OR 4 cups ripe tomatoes, stems removed and chopped
• 1 cup tomato paste
• 3 Tbsp taco seasoning OR 1 Tbsp chill, 1 Tbsp cumin, 1 Tbsp oregano & ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 Tbsp cacao OR cocoa powder
• 1 tsp talt
• ¼ cup cilantro/coriander, chopped (optional)

Beans:

• 1 cup dry pinto beans, soaked overnight
• 1 cup dry kidney OR black beans, soaked overnight
• OR
• 2 x 14 oz / 400g cans pinto beans
• 2 x 14 oz / 400g cans kidney OR black beans

Optional Vegetables:

• 1 rib celery, diced
• 1 cup carrot, diced
• 1 medium sweet potato, diced
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 250g fresh or frozen corn
• 1 large zucchini, diced

Method:

1. If using dry beans, soak overnight. Add to slow cooker with 2x water and cook on high for 8 hours.
2. In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat olive oil.
3. Add onions and cook for 5-10 minutes until translucent.
4. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
5. Add the rest of the ingredients, except cilantro.
6. Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes – 1 hour.
7. Turn off the heat, add cilantro. Let the chili sit for 20-30 minutes to thicken.