Food As Medicine: The Role of Nutrition in Cancer Prevention and Recovery

Food As Medicine: The Role of Nutrition in Cancer Prevention and Recovery

Whether it’s by embracing whole foods, staying hydrated, or working with a dietitian to create a tailored plan, patients can take active steps toward healing through informed nutrition. Food, indeed, can be powerful medicine.

A nutritionist specializing in oncology claims that a simple and affordable snack can help prevent cancer.

Scientists have identified that excess sugar can promote the growth of cancer cells in the organ. For many types of cancer, such as stomach, intestine, and liver, the role of diet in increasing or reducing the risk is clearer and more established. No wonder, there are guidelines that guide measures such as limiting the consumption of ultra-processed products and prioritizing fresh items. But a new study shows that there may be more oncological d…

‘Food is Medicine’: The (Intentionally) Missing Prescription in Healthcare

Americans are eager for healthcare providers to embrace the ‘Food is Medicine’ movement, but the system remains stuck in a pharmaceutical-driven model that ignores the power of food and nutrition to prevent and reverse chronic disease. Action Alert! THE TOPLINE Poor nutrition is the leading cause... Continue reading...

Take the Right Bite: Extension Program Highlights Healthy Eating   - Alabama Cooperative Extension System

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Popular New Year’s resolutions are to eat healthier, take control of your diet and manage your overall health through food. However, many people struggle with where....

Busting Common Dietary Myths

Food, a basic component of human health and well-being, acts as a pivotal part in preventing illness and nourishing the body. Nutriment primarily serves to pacify hunger, which is a physio