Protein is an essential nutrient we get from food that our bodies need for growth, maintenance and repair of muscles and other body tissues. You can get protein from both plant and animal foods, but is one better for you?
Nutrition
Summertime is a bounty of delicious foods – grilled entrees, fresh fruits and vegetables from roadside stands, refreshing beverages in all the colors of the rainbow.
A lot of “processed” foods and foods with added ingredients found on the shelves of the inner aisles at the grocery store can be staples in a healthy diet.
For many of us, welcoming the warm summer months means firing up the grill. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or entertaining for a summer gathering, there are many delicious options for backyard barbeque this season!
In order for your body to perform, you need fuel, but what’s the best way to get it? Do you really need expensive sports powders, gels or supplements? Should you eat before a workout? Should you eat right after? Let’s jump into some topics on fueling your activity!
Does the number of times you eat a day — or when you eat — have an impact on your health? Your questions answered by a Roswell Park clinical dietitian.
When it comes to nutrition and health, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. That’s especially true for cancer patients, whose nutritional needs and challenges can be very different.
Heart health is incredibly important for everyone, especially those diagnosed with cancer.
Bloating. It’s one thing to feel overly full after a large celebratory meal, but unfortunately, for many patients in cancer treatment, bloating doesn’t come with a holiday, but instead is an unpleasant side effect of cancer therapy.
Preparing food for yourself or for you and one other person can feel difficult at times. Follow these tips for adapting your meal-making process to fit your household!
Food safety is important for everyone and following guidelines can lower your risk of ingesting pathogens – germs that can make you sick.
To help make meals cooked at home an easy and quick option, here are some ideas to save time in the kitchen and tips for making meals ahead of time.