Georgia Cancer CenterYou may have heard that it is important to eat fiber but what is fiber and why is it important? Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that humans are unable to digest. It can be either...
Amanda ReiterYou may have heard the saying “Eat the Rainbow” but what does this mean and why is it important? Consuming a wide range of food helps your body get all the vitamins and minerals...
The short answer to that question is yes, they do increase your risk of colon cancer and likely others as well. With Colon Cancer being one of the leading causes of death when it...
While there’s nothing like that distinctive smoky taste from your backyard barbecue, scientists have raised concerns about grilled meats due to the formation of certain chemicals...
About 60% of the human body is made up of water. The general recommendation for water consumption in a day is 3.7 liters for men and 2.7 liters for women. However, certain medical...
Soy and dairy products have been controversial in the past whether they increase or decrease the risk of cancers. This confusion has continued to grow due to the lack of easy to...
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month and, fortunately, this type of cancer comes with several nutrition recommendations that can reduce your risk. Because what you eat goes...
Rachel JohanekWhen you hear someone is getting a quick snack, what do you think they are eating? Candy? Chips? More often than not, the term snacking can get a lot of flak when it comes to...
It is the New Year and one of your resolutions may have been to commit to a healthier lifestyle, which may include increasing fruit and vegetable intake, limiting intake of...
It’s in our faces all the time during the holidays: food. And not just any food. Whether it’s your grandmother’s proud hummingbird cake, your husband’s specially brined and deep...