- On Oct, 30, 2017
- Cathy Bowers
Phytochemicals: The Cancer Fighters in the Foods We Eat Phytochemicals are naturally occurring plant chemicals (phyto means plant in Greek). They provide plants with color, odor and flavor. Once we eat them, however, research shows they can influence the chemical processes inside our bodies in helpful ways. Findings from laboratory studies have shown that […]
Continue Reading...- On Oct, 27, 2017
- Cathy Bowers
Overview The aim: Weight loss and optimal health. The claim: Flexitarians weigh 15 percent less than their more carnivorous counterparts; have a lower rate of heart disease, diabetes and cancer; and live an average of 3.6 years longer. The theory: Flexitarian is a marriage of two words: flexible and vegetarian. The term was coined more than a decade ago, […]
Continue Reading...- On Oct, 25, 2017
- Cathy Bowers
8 Tips to Master Portion Control These science-based tips can help you gain control over portion size. By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD From restaurants to packaged foods to home cooking, portion sizes have ballooned in past decades. Many health experts link the rise in obesity rates with our tendency towards portion distortion—a mismatch between our […]
Continue Reading...- On Oct, 23, 2017
- Cathy Bowers
From Meatless Monday to consumer questions about vegetarianism for children, general health or medical conditions, and an ever-increasing rate of veggie-based foods on menus at restaurants, hospitals and facilities, dietitians need to feel comfortable working with this type of cuisine. Whether already committed or veggie-curious, join the celebration of Vegetarian Awareness Month, which kicked off with World […]
Continue Reading...- On Oct, 20, 2017
- Cathy Bowers
Vegetable Stone Soup By Sharon Palmer This modern twist on the classic one-pot features fresh, late-summer vegetables, lentils, barley, and herbs. Vegetables are packed with a variety of nutrients and phytochemicals well studied for their role in lowering cancer risk. AICR recommends basing meals around plant foods and aiming to fill at least two-thirds of […]
Continue Reading...- On Oct, 18, 2017
- Cathy Bowers
With just five minutes of prep time the night before, you’ll have an easy grab-and-go breakfast that will keep you satisfied all morning. These hearty, pumpkin-spiced oats are packed with fiber, protein and cancer-fighting polyphenols. Whole grains like oats can improve your digestion, aid in weight control, and lower your risk for colorectal cancer. Pumpkin […]
Continue Reading...- On Oct, 16, 2017
- Cathy Bowers
With treatment completed, you no doubt want to put cancer behind you and resume a more normal life. Now is the time to take charge of your health, focus on wellness, and swear off unhealthy habits, such as fast foods and a sedentary lifestyle. Research shows that the best formula for staving off another bout […]
Continue Reading...- On Oct, 13, 2017
- Cathy Bowers
Pumpkin Soup I found this recipe and wanted to share it with all of you. As you know I love pumpkin and my husband loves soup. Both are combined in this wonderful recipe. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Author: Minimalist Baker Serves: 3-4 2 sugar pumpkins (~2 1/4 cups (450 […]
Continue Reading...- On Oct, 11, 2017
- Cathy Bowers
It’s getting colder outside and that means it’s time to make soup. My husband loves soup!! The past few times that I have gone grocery shopping he has asked me to make him soup. I looked up the history of soup and this is what I found out – Evidence of the existence of […]
Continue Reading...- On Oct, 09, 2017
- Cathy Bowers
I am a real “pumpkin lover”! I love pumpkin bread, cookies, pancakes, coffee, muffins, and cupcakes. I really have to watch myself during this time of year. Some people might say that I am “addicted’ to all these pumpkin. I believe in everything in moderation. So…. when I read this article from CNN, I […]
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