Thanks to Sharon Palmer, the Plant-Powered Dietitian, for this tasty AND healthy meal! Buddha bowls – light, healthy meals comprised of a whole grain, lots of vegetables, a healthful protein source, and a flavorful sauce – are all the rage. This bowl combines the star nutrition power of whole grain sorghum and beans with cool […]
This refreshingly cool soup boasts crisp zucchini and creamy avocado. Fiber from summer squash and the avocado’s healthy monounsaturated fat help you fill up and stay fuller longer. The vegetable broth and onion base, along with creamy almond milk, provide a delicious flavor boost but still keeps it to only about 100 calories per serving. […]
What Type of Meditation Is Best for You? One of the most in-depth meditation studies to date shows that different practices have different benefits. By Tania Singer | July 2, 2018 As citizens of the 21st century, we face many problems that come with an industrialized and globalized world. We’re confronting climate change and poverty […]
Eating a healthy diet and being physically active are very important for people diagnosed with cancer, both during and after cancer treatment. HEAL Well: A Cancer Nutrition Guide from the American Institute for Cancer Research, offers practical, evidence-based suggestions about diet, nutrition and physical activity. Your oncology healthcare team can provide valuable insights and direction in your efforts for […]
Phytochemicals: The Cancer Fighters in Your Foods 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 phytochemicals have the potential […]
Yoga is a complementary mind–body therapy that may help people manage cancer symptoms or adverse effects of treatments and improve their quality of life. The summary of research from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health on mind–body interventions suggests that yoga may help with anxiety, depression, distress, and stress in people with cancer.1 […]
Researchers have found that women with breast cancer who have a low muscle mass are less likely to survive stage 2 and 3 cancers. The study titled, “Association of Muscle and Adiposity Measured by Computed Tomography with Survival in Patients with Nonmetastatic Breast Cancer,” appears in the latest issue of the journal JAMA Oncology. Sarcopenia […]
Being outdoors is great for mind, body and soul, just be sure to adjust for current weather conditions.
From our friends at the American Institute for Cancer Research and Katie McCurdy, Sous Chef of Bloch Cafe, Wexner Medical Center, Ohio, comes this colorful Shrimp Salad with Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette. Shrimp Salad with Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette Ingredients: 1/2 cup frozen corn (no-salt added) 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced in half) 1 Tbsp. extra virgin […]
The Dewberry Life with Cancer Family Center is born thanks to the generosity of the community. Watch and learn more about Life with Cancer and its benefit to the community and the lives of the many people it serves Life with Cancer’s Dewberry Family Center, also known as “Carolyn’s House”, dedicated on April 7, 2009, is a […]
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