April is Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Month
As April comes to a close, we’d like to take a moment to talk about oral, head, and neck cancers. Head and neck cancers typically begin in the squamous cells lining the moist, mucosal surfaces inside the head and neck, but they can also begin in the salivary glands, although they’re more rare. These cancers […]
Do Miracle Foods Exist?
One can go crazy reading about the many so-called “Miracle Foods” on the Internet. Often these foods are beneficial to health, but there is no concrete evidence of a cancer curing power. Though individual food items cannot be considered curative, diet and lifestyle together can help prevent cancer. The high concentration of antioxidants and other properties of […]
Safe Food Storage and Transportation
Our foods encounter many environments that can be conducive to the growth of harmful bacteria. This is why it is very important to be aware of the steps necessary to keep food safe when transporting and storing food. To make it as easy as possible, we have listed the most important practices to remember. Store your […]
Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Talking about your gastrointestinal system and bowel issues may not be the most comfortable discussion to have with your doctor, but it’s an important one, especially if you’re 50 years of age or older. It’s recommended that you start routinely screening for colorectal (colon) cancer, cancer of the colon or rectum, at 50 to help […]
Today is American Diabetes Alert Day!
The fourth Tuesday of every March has been deemed American Diabetes Association Alert Day®, a one-day “wake-up call” to the American public asking them to take the Diabetes Risk Test (available in English and Spanish) to see if they’re at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
Purchasing Safe and Healthy Food
In continuation of our weekly food safety series for National Nutrition Month, we will reviewing simple strategies for keeping food safe as you shop through the grocery store. Believe it or not, safe food handling begins with the decision of what to buy at a grocery store. By being mindful about what you purchase, you can ensure […]
Celebrating National Celery Month!
Celery is often an under-appreciated vegetable and doesn’t get much attention in the shadows of powerhouses like kale and broccoli. But, celery has some amazing health benefits that should not go unnoticed! Celery has both a high water content and a ton of insoluble fiber, which, together, help promote normal digestion and keep you full. […]
March is National Celery Month!
Many people tend to think of celery as more of a garnish or accompaniment to food, but it is actually a nutritional powerhouse. It’s loaded with beneficial vitamins and minerals. Not to mention, 1 cup serving of chopped celery contains only 16 calories!
Fight Bacteria
To continue our food safety series during National Nutrition Month, we will be highlighting some basic tips for handling, preparing, cooking, and storing food in order to prevent food borne illnesses. By taking the proper precautions, you can prevent the spread of harmful food-borne bacteria. Remember, food-borne pathogens are difficult to detect with our senses; […]
Store Food Safely
In honor of National Nutrition Month, we will highlight food safety to help ensure that you keep your food safe and healthy for you and your loved ones. Storage of Food Storing food in a proper manner can be challenging since there are many factors to consider. In order to appropriately store food, it […]