1. Diet and obesity are second to smoking as a cause of cancer. Obesity causes inflammation in organs and visceral fat (the fat that is packed around our organs, as opposed to sub-cutaneous fat, which is just below the skin). Weight loss is a good strategy for cancer risk reduction. 2. From 2004 to present,...
I recently attended the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) in Houston, Texas. This is a 4 day conference and expo hosted by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This is the worlds largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. During the event I attended several educational sessions and I am happy to report...
Easter is upon us and the Easter baskets will soon be set out for the Easter bunny to delivery his annual bootie. This year, ask your bunny to bring dark chocolate instead of milk. Why? Because chocolate contains twice the polyphenol content of a glass of red wine and about as much as a cup...
