Kristi Funk is a brilliant breast surgeon and has a website www.pinklotus.com that has numerous resources to help you improve your health. I wanted to post her diet today because what you put into your body can have a huge influence on your health. This is the diet that she has designed to promote your best breast health. 

Vegetables- limitless consumption of leafy greens (kale, spinach, collards), green broccoli, red tomatoes, white mushrooms, orange butternut squash, purple potatoes.

Fruit- berries, apples, bananas, citrus

Fluids- almond milk, soy milk (organic non gmo; unsweetened) not more than 1 drink per day. (I would limit all alcohol if possible).

Whole grains- rice, oats, quinoa, barley, couscous, whole grain bread.

Soy- tofu, tempeh, edemame; lentils, beans, peanuts, quinoa, wild rice

Cut way down on eggs, meat, poultry fish, dairy.

Eliminate processed meat (sausage, deli meat, bacon)

Healthy fats- avocado,  nuts and seed butter, olives

Lycopene- cherry tomatoes have 24% more lycopene.

Broccoli- potent antioagenesis (means prevent blood cells growth that would feed cancers) factors- 1-2 cups/week.

Kale- 6 antigenesis factors- dinosaur kale.

Stone fruits- peaches, plums, apricots, etc. -antigenesis factors- decrease lung cancer, decrease breast cancer, esophagus cancer 15%.

2 medium stone fruits/day decreases esophageal cancer.

Apricots- decrease amyloid plaque.

Apples- caffeic, ferulic acid 1-2/day decreases bladder cancer, decreases colon cancer.

Granny Smith are most cancer inhibiting.

Berries- anthocyanins, ellagic acid.

1/5 cup of berries/day helps inhibit lung cancer.

Black raspberries inhibit colon polyps.

1 cup blueberries/week- decreases risk of breast cancer.

Cranberries are the most anticancer fruit.

EPA/DHA/ALA- antiogenesis factors; Omega 3 vs Omega 6 (veg oils, inflammatory)

1 fatty fish/week decreases AMD (mackerel, sardines, herring); be careful not to eat Tilapia

Soybeans influence angiogenesis- has genestein stops growth of cancer cells.

Soy based vegetarians- 30x more genistein which inhibits cancer.

Tomatoes- lycopene, rutin. Cook tomatoes with skin on. Cook with olive oil to increase absorption.

Helps inhibit prostate cancer-2-3 cups of tomato sauce per week.

Heal nervous system- flax seeds, chia seeds, avocado, fish, fish oil supplements.

Bananas and grapefruit cut cancer cell growth by 40%.

Red grapes, strawberries and apple cut cell growth in half.

Lemons and cranberries are highest anti cancer fruits.

Berries are potent anticancer fighters.

As poultry consumption is most associated with cancer, I would advise eliminating all meat, dairy products, eggs and refined grains which feed cancer.

Plant based diet most protective and citrus fruits, leafy greens 3 servings/day.

Those who at > 3 servings of veggies had a 42% increased survival rate.

Cruciferous vegetables at least 2 servings daily.

Cooked greens also protective (collard greens, watercress, radish, turnips, cabbage, wasabi)

Raw turmeric- ¼  inch root every day fresh.

Nuts- pecans and walnuts most protective against cancer.

Garlic- 2 cloves daily.

Garlic, leek, green onions.

Broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cauliflower, kale, red cabbage, spinach, beets, lemons, limes, grapefruit

Asparagus, radish, rutabaga- honorable mention

Ca fighting spices- oregano, garlic, cayenne pepper, turmeric

Fruits- blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, cherries, goji berries, citrus fruits, unsweetened cranberries, apples.

Flax seed oil and avocado to help with weight gain. Coconut milk and green tea.

Shitake and other mushrooms- immune boosting activity.

Hope you feel better about eating more plants and improving your health. To book a session with me please call Parallel Wellness to book in with me. Dr. Robin Vinge, ND 4032321283

So I made a big decision this week. I have decided not to submit my book proposal in Hay House’s contest this year after all. One of the most important things for me is to keep my stress level in check. I push myself beyond my limits but as I advance in age (sad but true}…I need to put less pressure on myself to achieve things. I still have goals but I am realistic about things and I listen to my inner voice now. I start a new job this week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I will be helping a doctor remotely from Calgary. I need to get my savings back that the pandemic wiped out so Dr. Laroiya was kind enough to let me take this second job at this time. I will be working Monday, Weds and Fridays at Parallel Wellness and this is still my first priority to work at Parallel.  If you want to book in with me, please call Parallel Wellness at 4032321283 I still have my Emotional Freedom Technique special on for $80 if you book 4 sessions. Hope you are having a good summer! I was reading about foods that can inhibit angiogenesis (this is a process that supplies cancer cells with a blood flow). Foods that inhibit angiogenesis include artichokes. garlic, peas, onions, apples, ginger, peppers, basil, black pepper, blueberries, bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cilantro, cinnamon, collard greens, endive, fennel, green tea, kale, lentils, lima beans, mushrooms, nutmeg, olives, onions, oregano, parsley, pumpkin, rosemary, scallions, spinach, sweet potatos, tarragon, thyme, turmeric, turnips, watercress, winter squash. Reference: Nutritional Facts.org So make sure and include these foods in your diet. Always buy the dirty dozen fruits and vegetables organic. You are safe to buy the Clean fifteen fruits and vegetables nonorganic. Always wash your produce. Until next blog, be well! Dr. Robin Vinge. ND Parallel Wellness 4032321283

I just finished reading Martha Beck’s new book ‘The Way of Integrity’. I am submitting my own self published book to Hay House in August of this year. Martha Beck’s book talks about your own truth and getting clear on it in each moment. I talk about ‘Key Steps on your Journey to Live in Alignment.’ Here is my advice as I have learned this through my life experience of living with Multiple Sclerosis. I am in remission with MS because I live this process.

Step One. Do a Life Review. Review your life and look at the path you have taken. Did messages of what you should do or not do influence your path? Look for anything that was significant about your life; key decisions you made, health setbacks, traumas. What were you interested in when you were young?

Step Two. Spend time in contemplation and get connected. Whatever makes you feel connected, seek that out daily. For some people this might mean daily meditation, daily exercise, walks in nature, listening to music, etc. Whatever makes you feel at peace and more connected, do that. In this quiet contemplative space will many insights lie. Create time in your day for this spirit centred time.

Step Three. Get clear on your present picture of who you are.  If this is tough for you to do, write a list of who you are not, at first. Start with things that you can say are definitely true. For example: My favorite color is blue, What do you like to do with your time? If you had a day all to yourself, how would you spend it? What are things that are unique and quirky about you? Do you consider yourself a morning person or a night person or both? What kind of music do you like? What kind of diet suits you best? Raw foods, cooked foods, do you fast over night for 12 hours? How do you feel about food choices? These answers must come from you and not outside influences or what you think you should like.

Step Four. What factors support your growth and allow you to thrive? Developing your personal awareness is key. How can you best stay in balance with yourself?

Step Five. What do you fear that is inside of you? Face this and you will be set free. In most cases, there is a major obstacle to loving and accepting yourself. You may not even know what that is right now. 

Step Six. Rid yourself of outdated belief systems that restrict your personal freedom. Look at core beliefs that you carry. IE. The Universe is not a safe place. Try to let go of black and white thinking constructs.

Step Seven. What are new belief systems that support who you truly are?

Step Eight. Say yes to everything. Self exploration requires that you participate in your life. Don’t limit your experience. Where do you limit the amount of well being that can flow to you in your life? Where do you cut off nourishment (love) from flowing to you? How can you open yourself up to receiving more nourishment (love) in your life?

Step Nine. Take the time to connect to your intuition when you make decisions.  Check in with yourself and learn to trust your inner voice. Take action steps directed by your inner voice.

Step Ten. Be empowered in your life. You are capable of healing anything in your life. Healing does not always mean curing but often your health improves just by agreeing to take this journey and your happiness quotient expands exponentially.

If you want to dive deeper into this process, book a one hour counseling appointment with me. I currently have a special on Emotional Freedom Technique and counseling right now if you book four one hour sessions with me. Dr. Robin Vinge 4032321283