From tips for cooking through chemotherapy to busting healthy food myths to easy, pantry-friendly meal ideas — our team of experts covers it here.
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How To Get the Most Nutrition Out of Fruits & Veggies
Many people are concerned about getting the most nutrients from their food – and rightly so. Fruits and vegetables are chockful of nutrients, so it’s important to get...
Food Myths
Myth-Busting the “Anti-Inflammatory Diet”
“Anti-Inflammatory” has become a popular buzzword in the world of cancer and nutrition. Certain foods get marketed to us for their anti-inflammatory properties, which become connected to improved...
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Ask Esther: BPA & Food Storage
Can I use plastic containers to store food? I heard it is toxic.
One of the components of some plastic containers, as well as the lining of some cans,...
Food Myths
Which sugar is best?
Jean LaMantia, is a cancer survivor, registered dietitian and author of The Essential Cancer Treatment Nutrition Guide and Cookbook. Jean speaks with cancer survivors every day who have cleaned up...
Food Myths
Are Artificial Sweeteners Better Than Sugar?
Concerned about your sugar intake? You’re not alone. Many Americans are trying to cut back on the amount of sugar they consume, however it can be a hard adjustment. Artificial sweeteners have been created...
Food Myths
Supplements: Are They Good For You?
The use of supplements is a common practice among cancer patients. According to the latest Supplemental Business Report put out by Nutrition Business Journal, multivitamins are projected to...
Food Myths
Is it Safe to Drink Coffee?
While coffee ranks as one of the most widely consumed beverages globally, there has been much controversy over its health effects. Years ago, coffee was thought to increase...
Food Myths
The Paleo Diet for Cancer Patients
The premise of the Paleo diet is based on how humans ate in the Paleolithic or “Old Stone Age” era, which ended around 10,000 years ago with the...
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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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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...
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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...
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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...