WENDY KAPLAN, MS, RDN, CSO, CDCES, CDN
Registered Dietitian specializing in Oncology and Weight Management
Extra Virgin?
Research shows a clear association of olive oil to benefits for heart disease and related conditions including, cholesterol levels, blood pressure levels, type 2 diabetes and obesity. But with regards specifically to cancer risk, although research is...
Colorectal Cancer – What’s At Steak?
Diets high in red and processed meat are linked with an increase of colorectal cancer. The recommendation from the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) is to reduce red meat and avoid processed meat. Are there steps you could take to decrease your risk of...
Slash the Sodium – Part 2
Just like sugar, sodium also lurks in many foods. I looked at a wide variety of products in multiple supermarkets so I could give you the lowdown. It was an eye-opening experience for me and I think you’ll be just as shocked! Here are my findings, along with some...
Slash the Sodium – Part 1
I bet you know that excess dietary sodium can increase your blood pressure and risk for heart disease. But did you know that consuming too much salt can also increase your risk for cancer, specifically gastric cancer? I notice a trend towards people wanting to opt for...
Too Much Sugar?
Wowza! According to the USDA (US Department of Agriculture), the average American consumes more than 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day! That’s much more than the recommended 12 teaspoons per 2000 calorie diet. Obesity is an epidemic plaguing many Americans....
A Little Social Goes A Long Way
The Beatles were surely onto something with their 1967 pop rock hit, “With a Little Help from My Friends.” We all need and long for social interaction and when we are lucky enough to be blessed with that in our lives, it makes a lot of things a lot better. In fact,...
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