We constantly hear about foods that help fight cancer or feed it. But what is real and what is hype? Alice Bender, MS, RDN with the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) joins me at 4pm ET August 15 to discuss what evidence based research has shown and what you can do.The AICR states three simple steps everyone should do to reduce their risk of cancer. Learn them!
Alice Bender leads the AICR’s programs for individuals to lower their risk for cancer including the New American Plate Challenge. This year I served as a judge for a recipe contest collaboration between AICR and Careers for Culinary Arts Professionals(C-CAP). High school students competed by creating healthy recipes (which I tested) to win $10,000 scholarships.to attend culinary schools. www.aicr.org www.ccapinc.org
![Check out the AICR's glossary on Foods That Help Fight Cancer.](https://w4wn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/image-backet-of-veggies.jpg)
Listen to Melanie Young live Mondays 4pm EST on Fearless Fabulous You! and anytime on iHeart.com and the free iHeart App. Click here to listen to all episodes. Certified Health Coach, Award Winning Author and Communications Specialist, Melanie Young, will help you make healthier choices to live a happier life.
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Books by Melanie Young. Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and CureDiva as well as independent booksellers.
![An inspirational book with Melanie's Five Paths to reclaiming your sense of self and redefining success and happiness on your terms.](https://w4wn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Fearless-Fabulous-You-199x300.jpg)
![Handy checklists, helpful questions to ask and survivors' tips to help newly diagnosed women with breast cancer make confident, informed decisions on their treatment, managing side effects and and looking and feel their best.](https://w4wn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/SECOND-ADDITION-COVER-FOR-Getting-Things-Off-with-Awards-200x300.jpg)