Breaking Down the Barriers to Exercising
We all pretty much know that exercise and physical activity are good for us. We know we should be doing around 30 minutes a day of moderate-intense activity 5 days a week. We know the vast array of benefits, from stress reduction to heart and bone health to boosting the immune system and reduced risk […]
Junk food, the healthy way
Junk food was a rarity in my house growing up, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t eat it. Junk food is ubiquitous in America. Rejecting junk food feels a little bit un-American. How can you have a party without nachos or give up milkshakes? Sure, a little bit of junk food isn’t the worst thing, […]
Health Benefits of Tomatoes
Tomatoes are part of the nightshade family of vegetables (Solanaceae). Once thought to be poisonous, humans were fortunate enough to find out otherwise. And while we all know they are technically a fruit, don’t tell the U. S. customs regulations that as they categorize them as a vegetable (as does the culinary world). Whatever you […]
Celebrate Summer with Zucchini
Many people think of zucchini as a vegetable but it is actually considered a fruit. Zucchini is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family and a close relative to melon and cucumber. This family also includes all squashes and gourds. Also known as courgette or just referred to as summer squash, it is a type of […]
Blueberries: the perfect food
Blueberries are one of nature’s perfect foods. A sweet and sometimes a little sour flavor combined with some heavy hitting nutrition means humans were meant to eat them. Their small size and perfectly round shape makes them perfect for popping into mouths. And summer is the best time to have them — they’re perfectly in […]
7 Ways to Reduce Sugar
Research reveals that sugar is pro-inflammatory in our bodies and may contribute to chronic disease progression. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 recommends consuming no more than 50 grams of added sugar per day, within a 2000 calorie diet. This turns out to be 10% of total calories [i]. References to make it easier for […]
Environmental Chemicals and Cancer
Everything from our plastic water bottles and cosmetics to our non-stick frying pans contains chemicals that accumulate in our bodies. But it is unclear what effects these chemicals might have on human health and well-being. A report released by the Environmental Working Group, a research and advocacy group based in Washington, D.C., attempts to inform […]
Independence Day Recipes
Ahhhh…summer! The sounds of food sizzling on the hot grill and the smell of barbecue fill the air. This time of the year is well known for outdoor events accompanied by a self-made grill master standing behind a fiery barbecue. When we get together so often with friends and family members, we tend to eat […]
Barbecue Guide During Cancer
Barbecues are such an important part of summer, you don’t want to totally miss out. Plus, things just taste better when they were cooked on a grill. If you’re feeling up to hitting the barbecue circuit, here’s what you need to know to do it safely. Yes, things should be prepared more carefully for someone […]
Cancer Moonshot
We were thrilled to be a part of yesterday’s Cancer Moonshot Summit in Washington, DC. Attending the event, hosted by Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden at Howard University, was a real privilege. What’s the Cancer Moonshot Summit? In his final State of the Union address, the President tasked the Vice President with […]