Eat less, live longer
People have been searching for a miracle food for generations. It turns out, the key to longevity might just be what we’re not eating and drinking. Fasting and calorie restriction have been gathering the attention of researchers who think that limiting our intake might be the key to a longer, healthier life. The Theories […]
Bacon: The Truth
The recent World Health Organization report declaring processed meat a carcinogen has caused quite the uproar. Consumers are yelling, “don’t ruin bacon for us!” while the meat industry is fighting back, saying the report takes meat’s role in the diet out of context. Meanwhile, health conscious consumers and groups like the American Cancer Society and […]
A New Method for Chemo Symptom Relief
Sometimes we feel like cancer is unstoppable, growing inside with abandon. Luckily, new research sheds light on cancers one big weakness: starvation. The Research Cancer loves to eat and eat, taking the energy from our bodies to grow bigger and stronger. But something interesting happens when we don’t eat food. The body, naturally made […]
Healthy Nutrition into Survivorship
A new study in the journal Cancer has revealed that cancer survivors have poorer diets than the average American. Cancer survivors are missing a crucial opportunity to take control of their health. The study compared the diets of cancer survivors and the diets of those without a history of cancer with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines […]
Spotlight on Men’s Health
Preventive care is key to early detection and treatment of disease throughout an individual’s life, but some demographics are less likely to seek medical care than others, which can adversely impact their health outcomes. Men live, on average, 4.8 years fewer than women. This rate is steadily improving, but there are many steps that can […]
Meals to Heal is now Savor Health
I founded Meals to Heal in 2012 because I wanted to support people who are facing cancer. I knew that nutrition plays an important role in staying strong during cancer treatment and thriving in survivorship. The research was out there, but it wasn’t getting to the people who needed it — like me, as I […]
Soy and Breast Cancer
I’ve been working in the cancer nutrition field for just shy of two decades, and I’ve been asked about soy foods and breast health for nearly that entire time! There are now several very large, human studies in which thousands of women have been followed for many years. These studies consistently show that compared with […]
Eat your way to a better mood
The food-mood connection is much stronger than one may think. So many of us turn to junk food in times of stress, taking our moods from bad to worse. Research has shown that emotional eaters tend to eat sweeter, high fat foods, and more energy dense meals. These behaviors can hurt your health by contributing […]
Apples: Do they live up to the hype?
It’s fall! Apples are in season and I could not be more excited. Although exotic fruits like mango and papaya are fun, and berries are a true delicacy, it is the humble apple that I dearly love. The variety is awesome (over 7,500 known and more to come!) and each with a unique taste profile. […]
GMO Food: Is It Black And White?
I’m going to share some thoughts on GMOs or genetically modified organisms, as this relates to food. This may incite a riot… or at least a lot of negative feedback. I’m going to propose something a bit radical. The truth about GMO foods may not be black and white. GMO may be shades of gray, […]