Jul
27
What are Antioxidants? What do they do?
“Cancer” is unfortunately a buzz word in our culture today. It seems that there is always a new article about the food and nutrients that you need to help prevent Cancer…I first heard of Antioxidants in relation to Cancer prevention…then I also heard that Antioxidants were the secret to [...]
Jul
27
Foods Rich in Antioxidants
TYPE
SOURCES
Beta-carotene
Apricots, Broccoli, Carrots,Oranges, Peaches, Red Bell Pepper, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Yellow Squash
Lycopene
Tomatoes, Pink Grapefruit, Watermelon
Lutein and Zeaxanthin
Kale, Spinach, Turnip Greens, Eggs, Green Vegetables
Vitamin E
Nuts, Wheat Germ
Vitamin C
Broccoli, Cantaloupe, Grapefruit, Green and Red Bell Pepper,Oranges, Kiwi, Strawberries, Papaya
Flavenoids
Apples, Tea, Blueberries, Nuts, Chocolate, Cranberries, Onions, Raspberries, Red Grapes, Red Wine
Organosulfurs
Garlic, Onions, Leeks
Isoflavones
Miso, Soy, [...]
Jun
12
The term “Neutropenic” was foreign to me 3 months ago… That was until my mom, who is terminally diagnosed with cancer, was told that she was “Neutropenic” after a round of chemo.
Nuetropenia is a common post-chemo condition in cancer patients. It presents a challenge to maintaining a healthy diet. During chemo it [...]