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" My breast cancer diagnosis was the heaviest weight I've ever had to bear." Karyn Marshall, DC Breast Cancer Patient Doctor of Chiropractic World Champion Weightlifter ASK THE EXPERT MIXED BERRY COUSCOUS Danielle Bach, MS, RD, CSO CTCA in Goodyear, Arizona This is one of my favorite summertime recipes—the mint leaves and the orange zest make it quite refreshing. Here at CTCA we recommend that patients eat a cup of berries daily due to the antioxidant content, which can help support the immune system, and this recipe provides an easy way to get your daily berries. The Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and probiotics, which are "good" bacteria that help with gastrointestinal function. And both the cinnamon and the fiber content from the berries help with blood sugar management. Finally, this recipe is relatively fast and easy, and it's filling. MIXED BERRY COUSCOUS 1 cup instant couscous 2 cups apple and cranberry juice (no added sugar) 1 cinnamon stick 2 teaspoons orange zest As a world-record-setting weight lifter, I was determined to bring the tenacity that had served me so well in the gym to my fight against breast cancer. And as a chiropractor, I was especially impressed with the approach at Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA). It is called Patient Empowered Care®, and it means I had a dedicated team of cancer experts who collaborated on my treatment and worked with me to develop a detailed plan based on my specific needs. My team combined advanced cancer treatments with supportive therapies like acupuncture, nutritional counseling, and chiropractic care to help ease the side effects of my treatment. I know it made me a much better fighter. Today, I'm busy training for fitness competitions again. And I'm more certain than ever that CTCA® was the right choice for me. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with advanced-stage or complex cancer, call 1-800-264-1255 or visit us at cancercenter.com. Appointments available now. Atlanta ¥ Chicago ¥ Philadelphia ¥ Phoenix ¥ Tulsa ©2013 Rising Tide 18 cancer fighters thrive | spring 2013 9 ounces raspberries 9 ounces blueberries 9 ounces strawberries, halved 7 ounces low-fat Greek yogurt or regular yogurt 2 tablespoons maple syrup Fresh mint leaves, to garnish Place the couscous in a bowl. Pour the juice into a saucepan and add the cinnamon stick. Cover and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and pour over couscous. Cover couscous mixture with plastic wrap and let sit for about 5 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick. Separate the grains of couscous with a fork, then gently fold in the zest and most of the berries. Spoon the couscous mixture into four serving bowls and sprinkle with the remaining berries. Top with a generous dollop of yogurt and drizzle with the syrup. Garnish with mint leaves and serve. Makes 4 servings Nutrition information per serving: calories 343; protein 9 g; carbohydrates 70 g; total fat 3 g; dietary fiber 7 g; sodium 35 mg cfthrive.com