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...]
Nutrition and Cancer 101: The Basics
Last article, I gave you the recipes that Chef Melissa and I talked about for the American Brain Tumor Association conference. If you missed it, you must try them - Nutrition Through Soothing Superfoods Recipes! I promised to share why it is that these recipes were chosen and what cancer fighting nutrients you find in these recipes. But first, I need to give you the background nutrition information that you need to understand why these recipes are so healthy. While Chef Melissa … [Read more...]