I am willing to bet that you've been given the tip to "avoid white foods". I hear it all the time and it drives me NUTS! I would like to be the first in line to tell you that white foods are good for you. Well.... some white foods are good for you anyway. :-) Why You Don't Have to Stay Away From White Foods One of my my problems with the statement that you should avoid white foods is that many well intentioned health professionals didn't include the adjective that should be … [Read more...]
Meal Plan Monday and Green Food Recipes!
I already shared that lots of people ask me for meal plans (see my post about meal planning). My husband and I did some planning ahead today and I thought I'd share what we've got on the menu. Feel free to duplicate, alter or ignore! In addition, I want to share two of my favorite 'green food' recipes, to go with my last article on why Green Foods are so good for you. They follow the meal plan! Cancer Dietitian's Week of Recipes: Monday: Mexican 5 Bean Soup (cooked in the … [Read more...]
Cancer Fighting Benefits of Granola and Cinnamon Coconut Granola Recipe
This break from the Color Matters series is brought to you by Anne Smith, MS, my Cancer Dietitian Dietetic Intern and the Iowa State University Dietetic Internship. :) Whole grains are part of a balanced diet and are full of fiber, B vitamins, and phytochemicals. These are all essential nutrients that aid in keeping your cells healthy to fight cancer and other diseases. These nutrients are also often found in nuts and seeds which are plant based proteins that keep you feeling … [Read more...]
Yellow and Orange: Choose Cancer Fighting Food by Color Part 2!
As a reminder, the color of our food tells us something. And I'm not talking about fake, or artificial colors, like yellow 5 or red 40. Stay away from those! I'm talking about the colors of foods when they are grown in the ground. The color of the food actually represents the phytochemicals, or plant nutrients, that are present in the food. Color Matters! Every color is important, and by eating a variety of colors on your plate, you will make sure to get a variety of … [Read more...]
Choose Food by Color for Cancer Fighting Nutrients Part I: Red, Purple and Blue Foods
First off, to understand why the color of your food is important, you MUST know the basics on nutrition and cancer. If you're not sure, read this short article I wrote a few months ago called Nutrition and Cancer 101: The Basics. Don't have time to read it? The Bottom Line for Cancer Fighting Foods: Phytochemicals, also known as phytonutrients, or plant nutrients are the KEY to a health promoting diet. The more the better! Food sources of phytochemicals come … [Read more...]
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