Nutrition Q&A: Cherries, America’s Superfruit
Cherries are one of my favorite fruits. With it being cherry season I have been eating them by the pound. Do they provide any health benefits? Not only are cherries satisfying to eat, they provide a wealth of health benefits earning them the title of “Super Fruit”. Cherries have many important health benefits – from […]
Nutrition Q&A: Smart Plastics
I’m trying to be good and stay hydrated this summer and, out of convenience, I’ve been grabbing a water bottle out of the fridge on my way out the door and refilling it all day. I know that I should be avoiding BPA, but can you tell me which recycling codes on the bottom of […]
Nutrition Q&A: Grilling Meats
Is eating grilled meat safe? The American Institute for Cancer Research (ACIR) expert report says there is not enough evidence to show that grilled meat increases your risk of cancer. But we do know that cooking meat at high temperatures, like grilling, creates cancer-causing substances called polysyclic aromatic hydorcarbons (PAHs) and heterocyclic amines (HCAs). PAHs […]
Nutrition Q&A: Sugars
Q: Can eating sugar cause cancer or increase my chance of recurrence? A: I get asked this question on a daily basis. Presently there is no scientific evidence that directly links sugar consumption and increased risk of cancer, increased tumor growth or increased risk of recurrence. To say sugar causes cancer would be the same […]
