Studies show that diets high in fiber and low in fat can help prevent cancer. Like tofu, tempeh is made from soybeans, but tempeh is a whole soybean product with different nutritional characteristics and textural qualities. It has a higher content of protein, dietary fiber and vitamins compared to tofu. In the past five years tempeh has grown so much in popularity that it is now available in the refrigerated section of many supermarkets. Here is a simple way to prepare tempeh that both kids and adults love.

Vicki's Spicy Tempeh Soft Tacos
Serves 4

1 block tempeh crumbled
1/2 vegetable broth or water
1 red bell pepper chopped
1 onion chopped
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (can leave out if you don't want spicy)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup cooked black beans or pinto beans drained
1 tomato chopped
handful chopped lettuce
grated hard soy cheese if you want vegan or cheddar if vegetarian
8 whole wheat tortillas

Recipe directions

Saute the tempeh in the olive oil on medium low heat for about 3 minutes. Add red pepper and onion and continue to saute for about 5 minutes more. Add the spices, 1/2 cup broth or water and the beans and cook for about 5 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated.

Serve in the tortillas with the chopped lettuce, tomato and cheese.

Grapefruits, like oranges and other citrus fruits, contain monoterpenes, believed to help prevent cancer by taking carcinogens out of the body. Some studies show that grapefruit may inhibit the proliferation of breast-cancer cells in vitro. Research also shows it helps in the prevention of lung and colon cancers. They also contain vitamin C, beta-carotene, and folic acid. Grapefruit fights cold symptoms and prevents heart disease. Grapefruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, a vitamin that helps to support the immune system.

Here is a spicy recipe packing a punch of vitamin C, with other healthy carcinogen fighting foods, and full of taste.

Vicki's Spicy Grapefruit Salad
1 grapefruit cut into wedges and peeled
1 head romaine lettuce
1 pound jumbo shelled and deveined shrimp
2 avocados cut into thin slices
1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro

Spicy Chili Pepper Citrus Dressing
1/4 cup orange juice
juice from one lime
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon of honey
1 teaspoon minced chili peppers (remove seeds)
whisk together all ingredients.

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add 1 bay leaf and 1 teaspoon of Old Bay Seasoning. Add shrimp and boil for 2 minutes or until shrimp are a light pinkish white color. Do not over boil it will make the shrimp rubbery. Remove and drain well and then place in a bowl in refrigerator.

Break apart the lettuce in a large mixing bowl and toss with the grapefruit, cilantro, and chili pepper citrus dressing. Separate into 4 salad plates or bowls. Lay 3 or 4 slices of avocado on top of each salad and then place 3 to 4 shrimp in the middle.

Studies show that nighttime heartburn increases the risk of developing other serious conditions, including cancer of the esophagus. Day or night, chronic reflux can gradually damage the esophagus. It may lead to inflammation and scar tissue that narrows the esophagus. In some people, chronic heartburn can lead to Barrett's esophagus, changes in the cells that increase the risk of esophageal cancer. But nighttime heartburn tends to leave acid in the esophagus longer, and therefore may cause more damage than daytime heartburn.

Healing Heartburn written by Lawrence J. Cheskin, MD and Brian E. Lacy, MD of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD discusses how acids from the stomach can cause serious damage to the esophagus if left untreated. It can also cause chronic insomnia and difficulty working through the pain.

Some common ways to help stop heartburn are not eating two or three hours before you go to bed; putting blocks under the top of the mattress to elevate the head 4 to 6 inches; chewing gum to increase saliva which coats the esophagus with natural bicarbonate; and avoiding foods that can lead to heartburn -- such as alcohol, chocolate, coffee, carbonated drinks, citrus fruits and juices, tomatoes, pepper, vinegar, catsup and mustard, and spicy or fatty foods.

As in most cases where natural remedies and diets will not take care of the situation, you should consult your doctor for a more complete check up and diagnosis.