Food First: Vitamin A
Overview Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that can be found under many different names, including retinol, retinal and retinyl esters, as well as beta-carotene, a pro-vitamin which can be converted to vitamin A by the body. Vitamin A has many important functions, including the maintenance of proper vision, cell growth and the normal formation […]
Thanksgiving Tips from our Savor Health RDs
by Jenna Koroly, MS, RD, CSOWM, CDN Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends. It’s a time to share love, appreciation, and of course delicious and nutritious food. We at Savor Health wish you a lovely Thanksgiving and have prepared some Thanksgiving Tips for you! “Create a spreadsheet with all of […]
Savor Cooks: Pears
This month’s “Savor Cooks” recipe features Pears. Try our recipe for Cinnamon Pear Chips from the ‘Snacks & Smoothies’ section of our cookbook. Pear season generally starts in late summer and lasts through early winter. Head to your local farmers’ market and fill your shopping bag with a variety of pears. Just like the changing […]
Care for a Pear?
by Jenna Koroly, MS, RD, CSOWM, CDN Nutritional Content Pears are rich in fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and potassium [i]. Because they are also rich in fructose and sorbitol, pears combined with additional sources of fiber may promote gut health and prevent constipation [ii]. Health Effects Pears contain polyphenols, which are compounds naturally found in foods […]
Raising Awareness in November
November is a month that brings awareness to Family Caregivers, Lung Cancer, and Pancreatic Cancer. This month there are many awareness efforts, events and ways to get involved in the fight to prevent these two cancers, as well as recognize family members and those that devote their time to caring for others. Lung Cancer […]
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November marks the 16th year of recognizing Lung Cancer Awareness Month for me. Before 2002, I never thought about lung cancer or recognized November for anything except for Thanksgiving turkey and black Friday shopping. In 2002 my dad had a backache that wouldn’t go away. After several specialist visits, scans and biopsies, he was […]
The Science Nook on Nutritional and Educational Interventions in Gastric Cancer Patients
by Jenna Koroly, MS, RD, CSOWM, CDN With gastric cancer awareness month coming up, we are featuring a study on nutritional intervention in gastric cancer patients. The normal course of treatment for gastric cancer patients includes surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy to reduce relapse rate. Chemotherapy can lead to serious side effects in the gastrointestinal tract, […]
Food First: Zinc
Overview Zinc is an essential mineral that is needed by the body for a wide assortment of tasks. Zinc is involved in normal cell function, immune function and also plays a role in your ability to taste and smell. Zinc is unique because the body does not contain a zinc storage system and relies on a […]
Raising Awareness in October
by Jenna Koroly, MS, RD, CSOWM, CDN October raises awareness for Breast Cancer and Liver Cancer. For more information and ways to get involved, check out the resources below. Breast Cancer Awareness Month Susan G. Komen for the Cure National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. The Pink Fund Breastcancer.org Breast Cancer Research Foundation American […]
Holly Clegg on the Veggie of the Season: Sweet Potatoes
The #1 Fall Ingredient – Sweet Potatoes! Ok, so that isn’t exactly a scientific number but sweet potatoes are definitely the number one fall ingredient in my family. The beloved sweet potato, or yam as it’s called in Louisiana, is known to be the sweetest of the sweet potatoes. The sweet potato may be the […]