Breast Cancer and Diet
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we researched the latest information on diet and other lifestyle activities and breast cancer risk.
Breast Cancer...
Fresh Orange Tofu
Steps:
Wrap tofu in a dish towel or between paper towels and place between two plates with something heavy rested on top for about 10...
Do You Have Metabolic Syndrome?
About one in three U.S. adults has metabolic syndrome—a group of conditions that together indicate higher risk for a number of serious health conditions....
Should You Try “Intermittent Fasting?”
Carrying excess body fat (particularly belly fat) increases risk for metabolic syndrome (see page 4) and diseases that include cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes,...
Food Choices When Tired
Q: I tend to make less healthful food choices when I’m tired. Is this a real thing, or is it just me?
A: José Ordovás,...
Eating During Chemotherapy
Q: I am undergoing chemotherapy. I have very little appetite, and sometimes just the smell of food makes me nauseous! How can I get...
Veggie Variety
Research is clear that eating more whole and minimally processed vegetables is good for your health! A great way to expand your veggie intake...
Filling Your Freezer
It’s a fact: having the right foods on hand makes it more likely you will cook healthy meals at home. Your freezer is an...
Picnic, Anyone?
August is National Picnic Month! If you like to throw a blanket in the car and enjoy a meal out at a park, outdoor...
Black Bean Bulgur Orange Salad
Steps:
3. In a large bowl, zest the orange (a microplane cheese grater works well) and then juice it.
4. Add vinegar, oil, and cumin, to...