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Ask Esther: Calcium & Vitamin D Intake

I am in need of guidance on some good sources of calcium and vitamin d for my dear friend who has just started her first of 16 weeks...

Slaw and Order

The hard-working, humble cabbage is high in vitamin K, antioxidants, and fiber, not to mention that it is also versatile, long-lasting, and inexpensive. Like all plants in the...

Food Myths

Ask Esther: Are some foods bad for people with cancer?

I've heard that eating animal protein, soy, and some non-organic foods aren't good for people with cancer. Is that true? This is a question that many people in the...

Global Ingredients

Wild Fennel

For centuries, Mediterranean cultures have used fennel as both a flavor enhancer and a health tonic. Throughout the region, fennel is a popular ingredient in soups, stews, and...

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What’s the best diet to reduce my risk for cancer?

What is the best diet to follow if I want to reduce my risk for cancer? More and more, I’m seeing research that addresses not only food but also...

Global Ingredients

Hominy Sweet Hominy

Pozole, popular in Mexico and across the Southwestern United States, is a corn stew often served at ceremonies and celebrations. Because the soup consists primarily of hominy –...

When Sea Plus Could Be a Minus

Choosing healthy and environmentally safe seafood has become, surprisingly, a daunting task.  The negative impact of pollutants such as PCBs and mercury in seafood has been dogging the...

The Nestle Effect

Award-wining nutritionist Marion Nestle pinpoints three simple rules for healthy eating, both for the prevention of cancer and during treatment: eat a variety of foods, eat a minimal...

Tenerumi, the Sicilian Sensation

During the summer in Sicily, tenerumi, the leaves of a Sicilian zucchini, take over outdoor markets. Tenerumi fits in the category of a leafy green vegetable. It is...

Healthy Habits

Coping, Cooking, and Kids

Fast Family Feasts Every parent knows that a hungry kid is only a short caloric distance from monster-hood. The only solution is to make food appear on the table...

Healthy Habits

Coping, Cooking, and Kids Pt. 2

If you’re not feeling well due to the rigors of treatment, cooking, especially with kids, can seem a daunting task. But if you keep things simple and make...