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25 March, 2024
If you can, use organic ingredients for this recipe. Although we are unsure whether eating organic food reduces breast cancer risk, organic food contains less pesticide residue. We know that certain pesticides are linked to breast cancer risk, so we recommend eating organic food whenever possible. Read more on pesticides here.
500g asparagus – tough ends removed and cut into small pieces (approx.. 2.5cm)
2 garlic cloves – minced
2 tbsp olive oil
500g wholemeal pasta of choice
125g (½ cup) basil pesto
1 lemon – juiced
50g (½ cup) parmesan cheese – grated or shaved
Salt and pepper
Why this is good for you
Wholemeal pasta has a higher fibre content than white pasta. A diet high in fibre is associated with a decreased breast cancer risk.
Asparagus is a non-starchy vegetable; this group of vegetables may help decrease the risk of developing breast cancer.
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