Our team of experts tackles the myths and misconceptions about cancer treatment
Myths & Misconceptions
Part of our job as registered dietitians (RDs) is to be detectives. Whether it is…
Journeying the hallways discussing food and nutrition to patients and their families supplies a hefty…
Evidence based versus misleading science Evidence-based practice is a way of conducting clinical care in…
Humans need sugar, but not too much! Sugar is sweet, full of calories, and a…
What is BPA? BPA, or bisphenol A, is a chemical used in polycarbonate plastics and…
A grain is a hard, dry seed, making them a durable and transportable staple food.…
I was asked recently if it’s important to prevent the body from being “too acidic,”…
Organic food was once difficult to find, but today it can be easily found at…
Bananas are a great source of vitamin B6 and have vitamin C, manganese, and…
It sounds contradictory, but a significant number of people in the United States today are…
Dairy is a common target of nutritional fear mongering. It’s also one of the most highly…
What and where is gluten? Gluten and related proteins are found in wheat, rye,…
Since they were first introduced on the market, artificial sweeteners have caused a lot of…
The recent World Health Organization report declaring processed meat a carcinogen has caused quite the…
I’ve been working in the cancer nutrition field for just shy of two decades, and…
I’m going to share some thoughts on GMOs or genetically modified organisms, as this relates…
This week, I received a call from a client asking if orange juice could increase…
This is a 2 part blog. Part 1 discusses theories surrounding grains and Part 2…
Written by Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RDN I recently wrote an “Ask the Expert” column for…