Enjoy Your Food! Improve Your Diet…Reduce Your Risk
This Diet Toolkit supports the information and guidance you receive in the Diet Module of the Anticancer Lifestyle Program. The resources on this page will give you tools you can use to make informed (and delicious!) food choices.
Are smoothies good for you?
From the New York Times, May 13, 2016: Q: Do I absorb more sugar and calories when I drink fruits and vegetables in a smoothie as opposed to just eating them whole? A: It’s very likely that you are …
Plastic corks leach compounds into wine
Corks made from ethylene–vinyl acetate (a type of plastic) were found to leach compounds into the wine, some above recommended levels. For more about the study, see here.
Higher consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages associated with higher risk of early onset colon cancer in women
A study in the journal Gut found that higher consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages in adulthood and adolescence was associated with a higher risk of early onset colorectal cancer among women.
Dr. Michael Greger on why broccoli consumption is important after a breast cancer diagnosis
In this video, Dr. Greger shows the evidence that broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables should be an important part of the diet after a breast cancer diagnosis.
Blending versus juicing? Their benefits, plus recipes
See this informative post from the Food Revolution Network on the benefits of blending versus juicing, and enjoy the many scrumptious-looking recipes.
The Plant-Based Meats and Milks e-Book
Download the eBook “Plant-based Meats and Milks: How Healthy Are They?” Plant-based meats—burgers, chicken, hot dogs, bacon, sausage, and steaks—and dairy—milks, butter, cheese, y…
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