Funny Food and Smart Science

05/27/2018

New Recommendations and Tools for Cancer Prevention: Launching Diet and Cancer Report

Today, I am excited to share the release of our latest cancer prevention report, along with ten new recommendations that provide a blueprint to beat cancer. Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and …

09/28/2017

The American Institute for Cancer Research has a new Director of Research, Nigel Brockton, PhD, and we’re looking forward to all the expertise he brings. Dr. Brockton has first-hand experienc…

10/08/2016

Researcher Kamal Meattle shows how an arrangement of three common houseplants, used in specific spots in a home or office building, can result in measurably cleaner indoor air.

11/22/2015

Plant foods rich in dietary fiber help protect us against cancer, specifically colorectal cancer, as well as other chronic diseases.
Some soluble fibers also help lower blood sugar, may aid in insulin sensitivity and help lower blood cholesterol.

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11/06/2015

You've probably heard something about beta-carotene, that orange-colored phytochemical in pumpkins, squash and sweet potatoes. Here are 7 amazing things about this compound, how it links to cancer risk, and foods you'll find it in: http://ow.ly/UkX9c

10/19/2015

Thearubigins and theaflavins - two healthful compounds you likely never heard of, and probably didn't know were in black tea. What else is in tea and how does this flavorful beverage link to lower cancer risk? Our foods that fight here: http://ow.ly/Ty9cY

10/01/2015

It's easy to worry about food: Are we eating the wrong stuff? What about people who don't have enough to eat?

06/14/2015

Another new source of protein and other nutrients

Florida is known for its insects, and Floridians spend millions trying to kill many of them, whether it's roaches, ants or termites. Now Penn State University food science professor John Coupland, says it's time to rethink our view of the creepy crawlies and start to include them in our diets. But…

05/22/2015

Reflexology soothes you into a state of deep rest and relaxation, where you are open to the suggestions you give yourself — much like in hypnosis. You enter a receptive place of allowing your heart’s desires to manifest. Reflexology gently affects your organs, glands, and each part of your body by s…

04/09/2015

AICR

02/25/2015

New Dietary Guidelines Report: An increased emphasis on dietary patterns, fruits and vegetables, while limiting added sugars, red meat and sugary beverages aligns strongly with AICR’s evidence-based Recommendations for Cancer Prevention -- http://ow.ly/JBFg5

02/10/2015

WebMD shows you the foods and eating strategies that may help reduce your risk of developing cancer.