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Ask Esther: BPAs & Food Storage

Can I use plastic containers to store food? I heard it is toxic. One of the components of some plastic containers, as well as the lining of some cans,...


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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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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 common cancers. Fresh fruits and vegetables should trace presence of pesticides, a...


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What’s the best diet to reduce my risk for cancer?

What is the best diet to follow if I want to reduce my risk for cancer? More and more, I’m seeing research that addresses not only food but also...


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Ask Esther: Are some foods bad for people with cancer?

I've heard that eating animal protein, soy, and some non-organic foods aren't good for people with cancer. Is that true? This is a question that many people in the...


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Ask Esther: Calcium & Vitamin D Intake

I am in need of guidance on some good sources of calcium and vitamin d for my dear friend who has just started her first of 16 weeks...