UTSA’S DIGITAL NUTRITION STUDY

NUTRITION NEWS
OCTOBER 2023

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information on breast cancer AWARENESS MONTH
and nutrition
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed
cancer among American women.
Certain foods high in dietary fiber, vitamins, and
minerals may help protect against some cancers.
Dark, leafy green vegetables (spinach, broccoli,
cauliflower)
Fruits (berries, cherries, citrus fruits)
Whole grains ( oats, whole grain breads or cereals)
Legumes ( beans, peas, lentils)

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AWARENESS MONTH information on diet and
depression :
The foods we eat affect our mental
health, and our mental health affects
what and how well we eat.
Eating a healthy, balanced diet can
reduce risk of depression.

“OUR BODIES ARE OUR GARDENS, TO WHICH OUR WILLS ARE OUR
GARDENERS.” – WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
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tips on mental health and nutrition.
Eat more plant-based protein
(beans, soy, tofu) and less animal-
protein.
Drink 8-10 ounce glasses of water
a day. Make this easier by carrying
a water bottle with you.
Have a minimum of 3-5 vegetable
servings per day (kale, broccoli,
brussels sprouts) and a minimum Reminders:
of 2-4 servings of fruit per day. Physical activity has a huge potential to
Consume “good” healthy fats such enhance our well-being:
as olive oil , nuts and nut butters, Even 10 minutes of brisk walking
or avocados. These support brain increases mental alertness, energy,
function and are good for our and positive mood.
overall health. There is a lower risk of depression
and dementia for adults participating
in daily physical activity. Click here for
RESOURCES: more information on physical
Click any of the following to find activity and mental health.
more information or tips related Being physically active, maintaining
to that topic: healthy weight, limiting alcohol, and eating
fruits and vegetables are linked to a lower
Reduce risk of cancer
risk of breast cancer.
Breast cancer prevention tips
It’s never too late to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
for senior women
Depression and older adults
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 Serves: 4
Pumpkin Bread
UTSA’S DIGITAL NUTRITION STUDY

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Ingredients
recipe info.
1/4 stick unsalted butter
pinch of ground ginger
1/4 cups sugar
1/2 large egg
2 tablespoons honey
Dash of ground allspice
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup canned pumpkin
Recipe from Stanford Medicine
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons nonfat, plain
yogurt
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a bread pan with nonstick cooking
spray.
2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat together the butter and sugar on
high speed until smooth. With the mixer on low speed, add the egg
and combine. Add the pumpkin, yogurt, honey and vanilla and
combine until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt,
ginger and allspice. Fold this mixture into the pumpkin mixture and
combine until smooth.
4. Pour into the prepared pan and place in the center of the oven. Bake
for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes
out clean.