Charming Charlie at Market Street of The Woodlands, TX will be having a shopping event tomorrow, August 19th from 3-7 pm.
If you make a donation to BCCA, you will receive 20% off your entire purchase. Come out and shop for a great cause!
August 18, 2011
August 15, 2011
The 3rd Quarter Help Now Fund Applications are now available!
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The 3rd Quarter 2011 Help Now Fund Applications are now available on our website at: www.thebreastcancercharities.org.
The application period will be open from August 29th- September 7th.
August 9, 2011
Tasty Tuesday!
Granola Bars
Directions
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan with 1/3 cup honey and brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix in 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup each chopped nuts and dried fruit, and 2 tablespoons wheat germ. Press into a parchment-lined 8-inch-square pan and bake 30 minutes at 300 degrees F. Cool, then cut into bars.
From: www.foodnetwork.com
August 8, 2011
Have you registered yet?
The 2nd Annual iGoPink Stiletto Sprint
September 10, 2011
Market Street-The Woodlands, Texas
To Register: Click Here
August 1, 2011
Be sure to look in the Lilly Pulitzer Fall Catalog for their newest partnership with us! Proceeds from the scarf and bracelet will benefit BCCA!
July 27, 2011
Wellness Wednesday!
Energizing Foods for Lunch
Lunch should help you get the energy you need to make it through your afternoon. Jobs can be stressful and demand a lot from your mind and body. Be prepared for those demands by packing healthy foods that also help boost your energy for the rest of the workday.
While vitamins and minerals provide nutrition, they aren’t a source of food energy. Look to carbohydrates, fats and proteins for the calories you need. Carbohydrates, including sugars, are good for quick energy. If you have protein with those carbs, you can slow the rate at which your body absorbs them. The best way to put these together is to combine small amounts of protein, complex carbohydrates and some healthy fats as part of your lunch
The following are some foods that are good for you and help energize you for the afternoon ahead:
- Energizing fruits: blueberries, strawberries, cantaloupe, mango, citrus fruit, tomatoes, avocado
- Energizing veggies: peppers, sweet potatoes, spinach, broccoli
- Energizing proteins: pork, salmon, soy, beans, nuts
- Energizing grains: whole grains, oatmeal
- Low-fat dairy products
If you think you’ll need another energy boost during the day, combine these with a healthy mid-afternoon snack to pack with your lunch. The following are some energizing healthy snack ideas you can try:
- An orange — bring the whole orange, or peel the orange in advance and bring the wedges in to work in a small snack bag
- A small snack bag of dried fruit and nuts
- A spoonful of peanut butter on whole-wheat crackers — you can keep these ingredients in your desk drawer for snacks throughout the week, but keep your portions in check
- Low-fat yogurt with strawberries and blueberries — chop up the berries ahead of time and bring them in a small container with your lunch, or add them to the yogurt in advance A cup of cantaloupe and mango slices with mandarin orange wedges
- Sliced veggies and hummus dip — slice the veggies at home and bring them in a small snack bag
- Pita chips and bean dip
Another energizing tip is to make sure you stay hydrated. Your body is about 60 percent water, and it needs that water for digestion and energy. Even the slightest dehydration can make you feel tired
Keep a water bottle or big cup with you at work to remind you to drink plenty of water throughout the day, and refill it as soon as it’s empty.
From: www.health.discovery.com
July 25, 2011
BCCA selected as a Charity for PUMA’s Project Pink!
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BCCA has been selected as a charity for PUMA’s Project Pink! Voting begins September 26th-October 7th. The charity with the most votes receives 100% of the proceeds from PUMA’s Project Pink initiative.
July 22, 2011
Fitness Friday!
Warm-up exercises are essential to any workout. Preparing the muscles and joints for more intense activity helps prevent injury, as well as promoting circulation. Warm-up exercises increase the temperature of the body, making the muscles more flexible and receptive to strenuous activity. Most experts even advise that you engage in warm-up exercises before stretching. Warming up should slightly increase the heart rate but not to the level experienced during your workout.
From: www.health.discovery.com
July 21, 2011
The 2nd Annual Unmasking Breast Cancer Masquerade Gala
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The 2nd Annual Unmasking Breast Cancer Masquerade Gala
Friday, October 28, 2011
The Marriott-Woodlands Waterway
For Tickets: Click Here
July 20, 2011
Wellness Wednesday!
Healthy Eating Tip
The more color on your plate, the better. Not only does this keep things interesting and exciting for you and your taste buds, but it’s healthier. The nutrients that create the different colors in our fruit and vegetables, represent different nutrients for your body. Feed your body as many varieties as possible, the fight against the common cold, cancers and other illnesses can be prevented by having variety in you diet. Trying new fruits, vegetable combinations and dinner choices will keep your family on their toes.
From: health.discovery.com
