Nutrition
Health & Wellness Education
About Nutrition
Whole Food Education for Cancer Prevention! We'll dive into topics such as healthy fats, food additives, plant protein, and more! Here you'll find blog posts about health and nutrition, handouts to download, local farmers market information, new recipes to try and much more!
From Our Blog
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Jun02Crazy for Kale
This Saturday our local Farmer's Market was overflowing with the most beautiful fruits and vegetables. And, the organic kale was absolutely gorgeous and only $3 for a HUGE bunch. After filling my...
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May01Eating Outside of The Box
This month we are focusing on becoming aware of and eliminating highly processed foods from our diet. Yellow #5, monosodium glutamate, sodium propionate, sulphur dioxide...yikes! What are chemic...
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Apr01Fabulous Phytochemicals
Spring has SPRUNG! Our natural world is coming back to life, the flowers are blooming, and an abundance of delicious fruits and veggies are up and coming. In addition to being a treat for the tast...
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Mar17Oven Roasted Chickpeas
Chickpeas, also known as Garbanzo Beans, are a great source of fiber and protein. They can also make a GREAT snack. Check out this delicious recipe for Oven Roasted Chickpeas!
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Mar05Red & Processed Meat
The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) recommends choosing mostly plant-based foods, limiting red meat to less than 18 oz per week, and avoiding processed meat to reduce your cancer risk...
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Jan01The New American Plate
What's on your plate? Do meat and potatoes take the stage? Are there any colors? A large and growing body of research shows that the content of our plate can have a huge impact on the quality of...
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Feb04What Can You Do For Whole Grain Month?
Follow these tips from the Whole Grain Council to help replace refined, white flour with healthy, whole grains! wholegrainscouncil.org
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Feb04Whole Grains
Foods made from whole grains are just that, WHOLE. They contain the entire grain kernel consisting of all three parts: the bran, the germ, and the endosperm. The bran and germ contain important a...
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Feb20Whole Grains from Whole Foods Market
As Lafayette health food foodies await our very own Whole Foods Market, we take a virtual trip to their website featuring a "whole" lot of whole grains tips and recipes!
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