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Microbiome: Your Gut Instincts

The microbiome is defined as a community of microorganisms, including fungi, viruses, and bacteria, which inhabit our bodies and can be found anywhere from our skin to intestines....

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Go With Your Gut

Did you know that your body is a host to bacteria? The human microbiome consists of ...

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Window to Health-Understanding Food Labels

How much of your food comes with a food label? For most Americans, eating on the go has become a part of the daily routine. The switch from...

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Healthy Eating on a Budget

Eating healthfully on a budget can be a challenge. Looking at it as an investment in your future helps, plus knowing a few smart strategies to save money...

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Ann’s Top Three Favorite Recipes

When users first come to our site, the amount of recipes we have can be overwhelming. We have over 1,100 recipes, which span all meals. We also have...

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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...

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Celery Root

Celery root, also known as celeriac or knob celery, is, as its name implies, the root of the celery plant. Don’t let its gnarly exterior fool you; the interior...

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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,...

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Salmon

It might not be the splashiest of species in the seafood world, but salmon is a genuine superfood. It is one of the best food sources of omega-3 fatty...

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Gift Ideas for a Friend With Cancer

When a friend or loved one has cancer during the holidays, it can be tough to know what to give them as a gift. It’s hard to find...

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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...