FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The clearest link between diet and cancer is obesity. It has been linked to breast, colorectal, endometrial, gastric, kidney, liver and pancreatic cancer. Whatever you might choose to eat, be conscious of how much you eat. ²

Regardless of whether you eat meat, a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains benefits nearly everyone. These foods provide vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants that support long-term health

There are more than one hundred million brain cells in our guts. That is the two brains: One in our head and one in our gut.

You may want to have food that will last for long periods of time. Remember, if a storm hits and we are without power, find someone with a gas stove, a generator, or a barbecue.

Katie Couric went on live TV and had a colonoscopy done in front of the world. She brought awareness to people that this cancer was extremely serious. Her husband died in 1998 at the age of forty-two from colon cancer.

Omega-3s are renowned for their anti-inflammatory effects. They can help mitigate inflammation throughout the body, which is linked to chronic diseases such as arthritis, asthma and certain types of cancer.

Take care of your heart. Watch the foods you eat. Your heart could be given a chance for many more lovely Valentine’s Days with the one you love.

are a wonderful plant-based protein that Chickpeas are an excellent source of fiber. One cup of garbanzos has 14.5 grams of protein, which is twenty percent of the recommended daily amount for a 185-pound adult.

SNAP is assistance for people to feed their families, not to buy caviar and champagne. It is just a small amount of money to help, and other times it is all the money they have for food.

It seems only one in 25 Americans comes close to eating even a single helping a day. The consensus is that people’s fear of flatulence keeps them away from this food.