We’ve all heard the recommendation to reduce the amount of added sugar we consume in order to promote good health, but what exactly is added sugar? And what is the difference between added sugar and naturally-occurring sugars? Let’s keep it simple: naturally-occurring...
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of death from cancers that affect both men and women. Colorectal cancer affects people in all racial and ethnic groups and is most common in people age 50 and older....
Do you know how to prevent colorectal cancer? CDC’s Screen for Life: National Colorectal Cancer Action Campaign provides information about preventing colorectal cancer and getting screened: who should be screened, how often, which tests are recommended, and why...
This delicious recipe mixes together black-eyed peas, savory smoked turkey ham, fresh vegetables, and a secret ingredient, kale, making this a great soup for bridging from winter to spring – especially on a chilly and wet day when you need a little extra warmth....
Happy first day of spring! Do you know that today is also Kick Butts Day? Every day, more than 3,000 kids under 18 try smoking for the first time and 700 kids become new regular, daily smokers. Tobacco use is still the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S.,...
No woman should die of cervical cancer, the most preventable of all gynecological cancers. To protect yourself against cervical cancer, get screened regularly starting at age 21. Cervical cancer is almost always caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), the most...
Wild Rice and Mixed Roasted Vegetables This is a recipe that can replace stuffing at your table and is based on one I prepared for my 5th grade local Native American history project. Over the years, I have added more vegetables (fill free to make your own changes),...
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Diabetic-friendly oatmeal raisin cookies with a lower glycemic index and added nutrients with a few simple swaps. Tip: (1) Freeze uncooked batter on baking sheets, then store in freezer bag labeled with type of cookie, oven temperature, and...
