The Relationship Between Nutrition and Cancer
Did you know you can reduce your risk of cancer by eating a nutritious diet? Although cancer prevention continues to be researched, we do know the chances of developing cancer
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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.
Did you know you can reduce your risk of cancer by eating a nutritious diet? Although cancer prevention continues to be researched, we do know the chances of developing cancer
This article is a chance to “pat ourselves on the back” for the healthy things we are already eating or drinking. Plus it is a chance to learn more about


Water makes up two thirds of our body. It is vital we drink enough fluid to maintain a healthy balance. Many people get dehydrated by not drinking enough fluid or

Servings: 3 Burgers Serving Size: 1 Burger Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 8-10 oz. cooked salmon 1/2 cup old fashioned oats 1 egg 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tablespoon lemon pepper
Serving size: 1½ cups Calories: 428 cal Spice Mix Ingredients 1 tablespoon chili powder [2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon sea salt

Servings:4 servings Calories:420 Ingredients: 12 oz. good quality whole grain linguine or pasta of choice, i.e. Barilla 1 onion, thinly sliced 12 oz. cherry or grape tomatoes 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin

This article appears in the March 7, 2019 issue of AICR’s eNews. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and March 27th is Whole Grains Sampling Day, which is organized by the Whole

With so many types of diets out there, it can be difficult to determine which work and which don’t, or which are healthy and which are not. To help you
Ingredients Salad 1 box (10 oz) frozen white & wild rice (with green beans) 2 cups diced cooked turkey ½ cup sliced celery ½ medium red or green bell pepper,
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