Healthy Habits

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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Your Most-Asked Questions About Nutrition: What are some nutritious snack options?

Healthy snacks don’t have to be complicated. There are plenty of colorful and nutritious snack options that require little to no preparation. Here are a few ideas to get you started: Pack fresh fruit. Whole...

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Your Most-Asked Questions About Nutrition: How Much Protein Should I Include in My Diet?

How much protein your body needs varies from person to person. It depends on factors like your age, biological sex, activity level, and health conditions. When thinking about protein, it is helpful to review...

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Your Most-Asked Questions About Nutrition: Why are probiotics & prebiotics important?

Probiotics are live microorganisms – often called “good bacteria” – that are found in our intestines. These microorganisms can help break down and digest food, fight inflammation, and...

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Your Most-Asked Questions About Nutrition: Benefits of a High Fiber Diet

Fiber has some great health benefits and is one of the most important parts of a cancer-protective diet. There are two types of fiber, soluble and insoluble: Soluble fiber...

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Your Most-Asked Questions About Nutrition: Benefits of Consuming Healthy Fats

The term “healthy fat” usually refers to unsaturated fat. This type of fat is a key part of the Mediterranean diet, which has been well-studied and linked to...

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Your Most-Asked Questions About Nutrition: Improving Your Diet for Better Health

Most of us are not eating enough plants, so if you want to eat healthier, including more plants in your diet is a great place to start. Plant foods...

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Your Most-Asked Questions About Nutrition: Easy Ways to Stay Hydrated

Your body needs water to survive and thrive, so it’s important to make sure you are staying hydrated by drinking enough. Try these tips to increase your water intake: If...

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How to Build Healthy Habits with SMART Goals

If you’ve thought about making a healthy lifestyle change but don’t know where to start, consider setting a SMART goal to focus your efforts and set yourself up...

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Summer Food Safety Tips

Summer is here, and while this is a great time of year to enjoy outdoor activities, such as barbecues and picnics, rising temperatures create an ideal environment for...

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Enticing Young Eaters to Eat Fruits & Vegetables

Good nutrition is essential for a young child’s optimal growth and development. Specifically, maintaining a diet that’s rich in fruit and vegetables and establishing healthy eating habits earlier...

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How to Lower Your Risk for Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal or colon cancer accounts for one-third of all cancer-related deaths in the United States, affecting men and women of all racial and ethnic groups, especially in people...

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Maintaining a Healthy Weight for Cancer Prevention

Many studies show convincing evidence that there is a strong link between excess body fat and cancer risk. The mechanism of how excess body fat increases cancer is...

Cooking 101

Ingredient Substitution Guide

Cooking is a creative endeavor that doesn’t always go as smoothly as planned, even for the most accomplished cook. Being able to adapt in the kitchen is one of the greatest strengths you can...