From tips for cooking through chemotherapy to busting healthy food myths to easy, pantry-friendly meal ideas — our team of experts covers it here.
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What is the Best Way to Stay Hydrated?
Many people think water is the only way to stay hydrated, but there are actually other ways to maintain hydration. There is a term called a hydration index, which was...
Global Ingredients
Borscht, Unbelted
All across Eastern Europe, borscht is comfort food that is hearty, nourishing, and festive in color. In Russia, Ukraine, and the Balkans, recipes for borscht abound and can...
Healthy Habits
No Need To Say No To That Cup Of Joe
New Research Shows That Coffee Can Be Cancer Protective
Previously researched to be a possible carcinogen in 1991, the World Health Organization concluded that coffee is indeed a protective...
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Asparagus
When bunches of bright green asparagus spears arrive in the farmers’ market, you know spring has officially sprung. In Germany, the veg is such a hopeful sign of...
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Pineapple
Pineapple is among the most popular of the tropical produce available in U.S markets. Beyond their tangy, mouth-watering flavor, a cup of pineapple is a source of 79mg...
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Dealing with Severe Fatigue
What can I do about severe fatigue? Are there specific foods I can eat or things I can do to help get through it?
Frequently, people undergoing chemotherapy and/or...
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Peanuts and Peanut Butter
Because peanuts contain saturated fat, they have long been thought of as unhealthy, but in fact, they have a balanced fat profile, with 50% made up of heart-healthy...
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Yogurt
There are many varieties of yogurt available all over the world, but the most popular is the traditional European and Greek styles of yogurt. Greek yogurt is strained...
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Coconut Oil
Despite the coconut’s reputation as a fatty fruit, its cold-pressed oil confers a unique flavor and more health benefits than you can shake a palm-frond at. The oil,...
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Ask Esther: How To Follow Low Glycemic Diet
Question: I am trying to follow a low glycemic index diet because I have slightly elevated blood glucose. However, I love potatoes. I understand they have a high...
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Don’t Panic If It’s Not Organic
We are forever urging people to eat more fresh fruits and veggies. There is more and more evidence that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help...
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Cashews
A growing body of research has linked following a Mediterranean diet pattern, which includes the regular consumption of nuts and seeds, with lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Cashews...
