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Maple Cayenne Pecans - Cancer-Fighting Recipe Having healthy snacks on hand can help fight hunger throughout the workday. This easy, portable mix is quick to make and lasts all week. Pecans pack healthy fatty acids and protein that keep you full longer. This hot and sweet spice blend…

Chai Hot Chocolate - Cancer Fighting Recipe Chocolate may seem decadent but in moderation, it can be part of a healthy cancer-protective diet. This recipe combines cinnamon, ginger and cloves with rich cocoa for the perfect warm, spiced drink for a cold day. Plus, lab studies have shown…

Gingerbread - Cancer Fighting Recipe This beautifully light version of traditional gingerbread uses whole-wheat pastry flour to add fiber, vitamins and phytochemicals that regular white flour lacks. Naturally sweet molasses and aromatic spices keep this dessert moist and flavorful. Serve warm with fresh fruit or a cup of…

Cranberry Flax Pumpkin Bread - Cancer Fighting Recipe Two of the season’s most-loved foods come together in this delicious homemade bread. Pumpkin’s potent beta-carotene and cranberries’ anthocyanin phytochemicals are blended together with flaxseed’s protective Omega-3 fatty acids. Flax is also being studied for their lignans, plant estrogens which…

How are Cancer and Diabetes Related Cancer and diabetes are two distinct medical conditions, but there are some indirect connections between them. Here are a few ways in which cancer and diabetes can be related: Shared Risk Factors:Obesity: Both cancer and type 2 diabetes have been linked to obesity.…

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month According to the Lung Cancer Foundation of America, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. and the leading cause of cancer-related death among military Veterans.  Compared to the general population, military service members are 25 percent more…

How Does the Western Diet Increase the Risk for Cancer The Western diet, characterized by its high intake of processed foods, red and processed meats, sugary drinks, and low intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, has been associated with an increased risk of cancer. Several mechanisms have…

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month In 2023 an estimated 64,050 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the U.S., and more than 50,550 will die from the disease. Pancreatic cancer has the highest mortality rate of all major cancers. It is currently the 3rd leading cause…

What is the Link Between Plastics and Cancer? The link between plastics and cancer is a complex and ongoing topic of research and concern. Plastics are composed of various chemical compounds, and some of these compounds have been associated with potential health risks, including the development of cancer.…

Ketogenic Diet in Cancer Prevention and Therapy Nearly a century ago, Otto Warburg discovered that tumors consume tremendous amounts of glucose relative to most non-transformed tissues, and that the majority of glucose consumed by tumors is fermented to lactate, rather than oxidized in pathways that require respiration. This…