March 2008
Could a raw-food diet have an impact on cancer survival?
A raw-food diet – basically raw fruits, vegetables and whole grains – has plenty of advocates, but whether it's the right choice for a cancer patient is open to question.
Spices of life
Spices and herbs add flavor to foods — you already know that. But did you know that some of your favorite seasonings also may contribute to improved health?
November 2007
Poor Priced Out of Healthy Diet
The low-income family would have to devote 43 to 70 percent of its food budget to fruits and vegetables to meet the 2005 Dietary Guidelines, which recommends five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
Most Americans fall short of the recommended servings.
October 2007
Health and Fitness: Fiber in your diet has benefits.
When you switch to fiber-rich foods, you're no longer eating foods associated with cancer and cardiovascular disease - foods with more saturated fat, salt, preservatives, dyes, refined sugar and bleached flour.
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