4 years ago
14 February, 2020
Yes, it’s Valentine’s, and before you turn away – we want to share with you our alternative Valentine’s Day celebration (with no cheesy red rose or a heart-shaped box of chocolates in sight).
For one night only, it’s time to focus on you. It’s time to sit back, relax and let the pampering begin.
Here are a couple of our favourite recipes – one savoury, one sweet.
Start with the roast vegetables:
For the tarte:
Peppers, onions, aubergines, courgettes, rocket and spring onions are all non-starchy vegetables. There is a correlation between eating high quantities of non-starchy vegetables and a decreased risk of breast cancer.
This rice pudding contains lots of milk. Some evidence suggests that dairy products and dietary calcium could help decrease breast cancer risk. Our version of rice pudding has around 120 kcal less per serving than the traditional pudding made with full fat milk and lots of sugar. Maintaining a healthy weight is a key part of ensuring you reduce your risk of breast cancer. Many studies also indicate that a diet high in fruit provides protection against breast cancer, so don’t skimp on those yummy berries!
Action: Take a snap of your yummy creation tonight and post it using the hashtag #IAmMyOwnValentine and #breastcanceruk.
You’ll find all you need in your kitchen cupboard for a natural, EDC-free beauty treatment that you’ll love!
EDCs stands for Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals. Some of these substances interfere with the natural hormone oestrogen and may increase your breast cancer risk. They can be found in everyday products such as cosmetics. Our recipes are guaranteed to be EDCs-free!
We have some great ideas for homemade beauty treatments. They are easy to make, the ingredients can also be used for other recipes and they are guaranteed to be free from chemicals with complicated names. Check out the videos below.
You need:
You will need:
You will need:
You will need:
Now the preparations are out of the way it’s time to set the scene and for the most important decision of the night. Our alternative romance recommendations
A drama about an unconventional love and life in which the outsiders seem strangely normal and the regular people seem strangely like outsiders. Dry humour, great actors and of course the music of Cat Stevens make this unusual film a timeless masterpiece.
In 1980s LA, a crew of misfits reinvent themselves as the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. Ruth Wilder, is an out-of-work actress living in Los Angeles in the ’80s. Wilder finds an unexpected chance at stardom: enter the glitter and spandex-laden world of women’s wrestling. A comedy by the team behind “Orange Is the New Black.
We hope you enjoy our alternative Valentine’s guide and as Diane Von Furstenberg once said:
“The most important relationship in your life is the relationship you have with yourself. Because no matter what happens, you will always be with yourself.”
14 March 2024
Friends Alan and Martin took on the challenge of a lifetime when they ran and walked a staggering 100 miles each to raise money for Breast Cancer UK, after both...
Read full story14 March 2024
This cheesy mushroom and spinach omelette is the delightful lunchtime pick-me-up you've been searching for. To make things even more appealing, this recipe is perfect for those busy! In just...
Read full story8 March 2024
Haggis is a traditional Scottish dish commonly served at Burns Suppers and on festive occasions. This meat-free version is packed with flavour as well as plenty of vegetables and nuts...
Read full story8 March 2024
Packed with vegetables in a creamy, cheesy sauce, this macaroni and cheese recipe uses carotenoid-rich sweet potatoes and carrots. You have the option to add peas for a protein hit...
Read full storyA £10 donation today can help fund our PHD studentships to carry out world-class animal free research into the causes of breast cancer.
New easy way for you to donate to Breast Cancer UK:
Donate £5 please text BCUK001 to 70970