Cancer and Vomiting
Chemotherapy treatment is notorious for its side effects. One of the most severe is vomiting. Radiation therapy can also cause vomiting, although it is less common than with chemotherapy treatment. Knowledge is Power Luckily, current oncology standards of practice have made vomiting less common, thanks to the effective and proactive use of preventative anti-nausea medications during treatment. Nausea […]
Quinoa Greek Salad
Quinoa is a great gluten-free source of protein, iron, and fiber, and it cooks in about 20 minutes. The only special handling required with quinoa is to give it a good rinse before cooking; otherwise, it can be bitter. Below is one of our favorite recipes! [buymeapie-recipe id=’47’]
Men’s Health Month
June is National Men’s Health Month and the goal of the community is to raise awareness on the importance of preventative care and to encourage men and boys to lead healthy, positive lifestyles. It is also important that we are advancing health care education and making use of the existing government health networks toward the […]
Cancer and Nausea
Many cancer patients, especially those being treated with chemotherapy, are susceptible to nausea and vomiting. Radiation therapy targeted at the brain, stomach, bowel, or close to the liver can also induce nausea, as can certain hormonal therapies and morphine-based painkillers [i]. Patients are usually given anti-nausea medications proactively to prevent the nausea associated with treatments. In […]
The Whole Grain Truth
Recently, whole grains have received a lot of attention – but what is the difference between whole and refined grains and what makes one healthier than the other? Whole Grain, Whole Nutrition Refined grains differ from whole grains in that the bran and germ portion of the grain are mechanically removed. The bran and […]
Cancer and Constipation
Constipation is a common side effect of cancer treatment that can be caused by certain chemotherapies, nausea and pain medications, changes in diet, or a decrease in physical activity level. What causes constipation? The inability to move one’s bowels, having bowel movements less often than is normal, or having to push more than normal […]
Ways to sneak veggies in the day
If you didn’t grow up eating veggies at every meal, being told to eat more vegetables might conjure up images of lackluster side salads or carrying around little baggies of baby carrots. It doesn’t have to be that way. The easiest way to add more vegetables to your diet is to not diet. Just add […]
Dietary Fiber “In a Nutshell”
While the term carbohydrate often carries a negative connotation with respect to health and nutrition, there are actually many healthy sources of carbohydrates that are rich in essential nutrients, phytochemicals, and dietary fiber, all of which are an important part of a healthy diet. These healthy sources of carbohydrates include most vegetables as well as […]
Bok Choy: one of our favorite greens!
Oh, bok choy, let us count the ways we love you! Brimming with over 70 antioxidant phenolic compounds, this is one cruciferous to keep on frequent rotation in your diet. Aim for a serving of 1 cup cooked, at least three times a week (five times would be even better) and definitely mix and match […]
Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean Diet is beneficial for prevention of cancer. It is one of the few diets that is considered healthy, safe and effective. By moving toward a Mediterranean diet, you can not only reduce your risk of many chronic diseases, but you also increase your chances of living a longer, healthier life! What’s the […]