Let's Beat Breast Cancer: Discovering Dairy and Meat Alternatives

November 2: Discovering Dairy and Meat Alternatives  : When cancer researchers started to look for links between diet and cancer, one of the most noticeable findings was that people who avoided meat and dairy products were much less likely to develop the disease. Consuming dairy products causes worrisome biological changes in the body, including an increase in the amount of insulin-like  growth factor 1 (IGF-1) in the bloodstream. In this class, you will explore a variety of vegetarian sources of protein, all of which are low in fat, high in fiber, and loaded with cancer fighting nutrients. Tonight's Food demos: Chickpea Burgers, Tempeh Broccoli Sauté over Couscous, and - DESSERT! -  Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Fruit