by Sherry Hess | Jan 10, 2019 | Nutrition News
When patients are fighting cancer, the obstacles are overwhelming. You are facing the biggest battle of your life. There are tests, analysis, appointments, directives, prescriptions, navigation of schedules, and an expectation that your only priority is to... 
by Butch Hunter | Aug 4, 2018 | Nutrition News
Phytochemical’s in fruits/vegetables provide added health benefits? “the Vitamin C in apples only contributed less than 0.4% of total antioxidant activity, suggesting that the complex mixture of phytochemical’s in fruits and vegetables provided... 
by Butch Hunter | Jul 31, 2018 | Nutrition News
When the head, neck, esophagus, stomach, intestines, pancreas, or liver are affected by cancer treatment, it is hard to take in enough nutrients to stay... 
by Butch Hunter | Jul 21, 2018 | Nutrition News
Chamomile is one of the most ancient medicinal herbs known to mankind. It is a member of Asteraceae/Compositae family and represented by two common varieties: German Chamomile(chamomilla recutita) and Roman Chamomile (chamaemelum nobile). Chamomile... 
by Butch Hunter | Jul 15, 2018 | Nutrition News
If you experience constipation during chemotherapy, drinking plenty of fluids and eating foods high in insoluble fiber, such as whole-grain breads or cereals, dried fruits, and dried beans or peas, will aid your digestive system. The National Cancer Institute (NCI)... 
by Butch Hunter | Jul 15, 2018 | Nutrition News
Medjool Dates are high in Vitamin C, provide natural fruit sweetness, fiber to help with digestion, and are high in calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and zinc. One Medjool date contains 66 calories, 15.95 grams of sugar and 0 trans fats. Since dates are... 