From tips for cooking through chemotherapy to busting healthy food myths to easy, pantry-friendly meal ideas — our team of experts covers it here.
Global Ingredients
Borscht, Unbelted
All across Eastern Europe, borscht is comfort food that is hearty, nourishing, and festive in color. In Russia, Ukraine, and the Balkans, recipes for borscht abound and can...
Healthy Habits
No Need To Say No To That Cup Of Joe
New Research Shows That Coffee Can Be Cancer Protective
Previously researched to be a possible carcinogen in 1991, the World Health Organization concluded that coffee is indeed a protective...
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Asparagus
When bunches of bright green asparagus spears arrive in the farmers’ market, you know spring has officially sprung. In Germany, the veg is such a hopeful sign of...
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Pineapple
Pineapple is among the most popular of the tropical produce available in U.S markets. Beyond their tangy, mouth-watering flavor, a cup of pineapple is a source of 79mg...
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Dealing With Cancer-Related Fatigue
What is cancer fatigue?
Cancer fatigue is different from the tiredness that we all can experience after physical activity, a hard day’s work, or lack of sleep. Fatigue caused...
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Peanuts & Peanut Butter
Because peanuts contain saturated fat, they have long been thought of as unhealthy, but in fact, they have a balanced fat profile, with 50% made up of heart-healthy...
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Yogurt
There are many varieties of yogurt available all over the world, but the most popular is the traditional European and Greek styles of yogurt. Greek yogurt is strained...
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Coconut Oil
Despite the coconut’s reputation as a fatty fruit, its cold-pressed oil confers a unique flavor and more health benefits than you can shake a palm-frond at. The oil,...
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Ask Esther: How To Follow Low Glycemic Diet
Question: I am trying to follow a low glycemic index diet because I have slightly elevated blood glucose. However, I love potatoes. I understand they have a high...
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Don’t Panic If It’s Not Organic
We are forever urging people to eat more fresh fruits and veggies. There is more and more evidence that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help...
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Cashews
A growing body of research has linked following a Mediterranean diet pattern, which includes the regular consumption of nuts and seeds, with lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Cashews...
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Butter
An old proverb states: “Fish, to taste good, must swim three times: In water, in butter, and in wine.” This homage to butter has since been overshadowed by...