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What Foods to Eat to Fight Pancreatic Cancer

Because the pancreas is part of the digestive system, nutrition plays a key role in pancreatic cancer treatment. Read More


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Pesto Pasta with Shrimp Recipe

Spring brings so many delicious and nutritious vegetables. Try this protein-packed recipe and throw in any of your favorite spring produce. Read More


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How Does Coronavirus Impact People with Cancer and Diabetes?

People of any age with certain underlying medical conditions are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Read More


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Celebrate Summer and Moderate Blood Sugar with These Fish Tacos

While we stay safer at home this summer, we can still celebrate with our own fish fiesta. Read More


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Diet Guidelines for Boosting Protein During Cancer Treatment

It is very important to eat and/or drink enough protein during cancer treatment because your body’s protein needs are higher than normal during this time. Read More


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Diet Guidelines for Boosting Calories During Cancer Treatment

During cancer treatments, the body needs extra energy to heal. Calories provide our body energy. Read More


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Pump Up Your Calories and Protein: Milkshake Recipes for Home

Calories and protein are needed for strength and to help with recovery from surgery. Milkshakes can be a tasty way to get a lot of protein and calories in a small volume. Read More



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Up to 85 Percent of Patients with Cancer Experience Malnutrition or Weight Loss

Nutritional status affects acceptability and tolerability of anticancer therapies. Read More


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What Spices Have Health Benefits?

Spices make food taste better. But, did you know that some also provide health benefits? Read More


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How to Trim Calories From Your Thanksgiving Dinner

If you’re not careful about your eating habits during the holidays, you could end up ringing in the New Year a few pounds heavier. Read More


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Four Heathy Eating Tips to Try During National Nutrition Month

It’s more important to focus on your diet as a whole, and to understand how making smart food choices today can provide multiple benefits over the long run. Read More


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Tips for Heart Health and Cancer Prevention

Nutrition matters, both in terms of heart health and cancer risk. Here are some tips on how to modify your eating habits. Read More


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What You Should Know About Probiotics If You’re Undergoing Cancer Treatment

Many people are skeptical about probiotics and wonder whether they actually live up to the hype surrounding them. Read More


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Infographic: Foods That Help You Stay Hydrated

Staying hydrated not only means drinking enough water. There are also many fruits and vegetables which can help you stay hydrated. Read More


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Five Questions With: Dr. Amber Orman on Nutrition and Clean Eating

We sat down with radiation oncologist Dr. Amber Orman to get her take on nutrition, diet and if she has any food weaknesses. Read More


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Ask the Experts: Your Questions About Nutrition and Cancer Answered

Dr. Nagi Kumar, director of Cancer Chemoprevention at Moffitt, debunks common food myths and answers your cancer-related nutrition questions in Ask The Experts: Eat This, Not That. Read More


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Infographic: 7 Steps to Reduce Your Cancer Risk

Your risk for cancer can be directly influenced by certain lifestyle choices. Learn about some simple steps that you can take to lead a healthier life. Read More


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Five Ways to be Healthier in the New Year

Studies show that the majority of people who vow to shed pounds in an upcoming year do not follow through on their resolutions. Read More


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How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

Like many people, you’ll probably find that New Year’s resolutions are easier made than kept. Read More


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7 Tips To Stay on a Healthy Track During the Holidays

Dr. Amber Orman shares her tips on how to eat healthier and avoid high-calorie pitfalls during the holidays. Read More


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Does Fish Oil Help With Depression?

In addition to helping to ward off heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease, the omega-3 fatty acids that are plentiful in many fish oils are believed to have the potential to ease the symptoms of depression. Read More


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Baked Sockeye Salmon

Sockeye salmon is considered a “super seafood.” It's rich in omega-3 and low in fat. Try this easy recipe for a quick, nutritious meal. Read More


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Boost Your Health With These Fish Facts

Fish is an excellent source of protein that contains less that 15-20 percent fat. Get tips on the most nutritious types of fish and seafood to incorporate into your diet. Read More


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Top 10 Rock Star Vegetables

Dark green leafy vegetables are a rich source of nutrients, critical for optimum health and disease prevention. Read More


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What Is Known About the Link Between Obesity and Cancer?

Steadily on the rise in America, obesity recently overtook tobacco use as the number one preventable cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Read More


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Benefits of a Protein Rich Diet

Proteins are critical to maintain the structure and functions of our body. They are important part of every cell’s structure and function. Read More


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6 Powerful Strategies for Cancer Prevention

Did you know that environmental exposures, lifestyle choices and other factors that can be changed or avoided account for between 70 percent to 90 percent of gene mutations that cause cancer? Read More


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Stay on Track with Health Gadgets, Apps

Stay on track with some tech gadgets and apps that can help improve or maintain your health. Read More


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Keep Your Portion Sizes in Check

With restaurant portions bigger than ever, it's easy to lose sight of what a true portion size looks like. Here's a guide for the next time you start filling up your plate. Read More


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Tips for Dining Out, Staying Healthy

Tips for Dining Out, Staying Healthy Read More



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Fun Food Facts

We know vegetables and fruits are good for us but which ones are the best to eat to stay healthy? Read More


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ForkWise: When Is A Fruit Drink Not Really A Juice?

Consumers can be easily confused, especially when the label uses the words "punch," "cocktail" or "drink." Exactly what these terms mean may not seem clear. Read More


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Cancer Fighting Foods

Eating cancer fighting foods and staying lean is not only important for prevention of cancer but also for cancer survivors. Read More