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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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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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Dealing With Cancer-Related Fatigue

What is cancer fatigue? Cancer fatigue is different from the tiredness that we all can experience after physical activity, a hard day’s work, or lack of sleep. Fatigue caused...

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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 common cancers. Fresh fruits and vegetables should trace presence of pesticides, a...

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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...

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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...