12 Recipes That Help You Make the Most of Summer Veggies
12 Recipes That Help You Make the Most of Summer Veggies
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Maintaining proper diet and nutrition before during and after treatment can help with your healing process. The oncology dietitians at the Community Cancer Center offer cooking demonstrations and will work with you to create an individualized nutrition plan.
12 Recipes That Help You Make the Most of Summer Veggies

Mary Beth Peiffer, Oncology Dietitian at the Helen G. Nassif Community Cancer Center, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss diet and how it can directly relate to our colon health and colon cancer risk.

Homemade tomato sauce is tastier and more nutritious than store bought versions that are often packed with added sugar and salt. This recipe calls for garlic and onion, which give

The spread of COVID-19 may have changed your summer plans as you did a “staycation” or hosted a barbecue with a smaller group. But as you enjoy this atypical summer,

Ingredients 3 – 4 small broccoli heads, sliced very thinly 1 small red apple, cut into slices about the same size as the broccoli 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 small
3 cups chopped tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 cup redonion, diced 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 4 teaspoons chopped fresh jalapeno pepper

No one food can prevent cancer. However, eating a balanced diet that includes foods rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants is important. Making these healthy lifestyle choices, staying active and
Salad Ingredients 5 oz. mixed greens 1 sweet potato (diced) 1 tsp olive oil Salt and pepper (to taste) ½ thinly sliced red onion Baked chicken thighs (cut into slices)
Just about any vegetables can be roasted in the oven. Roasting creates a wonderful flavor for the veggies as it caramelizes the natural sugars and combines with the oil and

Gardening is a great spring activity that gets you outdoors and increases your access to heathly foods. Many people find gardening to be relaxing, rewarding, and a great creative outlet.
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A collection of our most popular recipes from our dietitians.