Eating oily fish or taking fish oil supplements may help reduce the risk of developing breast cancer, according to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention (July Issue). The study found consumption of fish oil was correlated with a 32 percent reduced risk of breast cancer. Fish oil, which is high in omega-3 Read More …
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Danger in the Supermarket!
PRESERVATIVES!! There are many preservatives I could focus on however the one I’ve chosen is a common one found in many deli meats Whenever I’m in the supermarket I see streams of people buying their ham and bacon etc. Often people think by eating low fat ham or bacon they are doing their body Read More …
Food Snapshot – Mushrooms
Beta-glucans are naturally occurring polysaccharides found in mushrooms. These beta-glucans have many health benefits including boosting the immune system and providing resistance to infection. They also have anti-cancer properties. Other foods that contain beta-glucans are oats and barley. So add some mushrooms (try shitake for a change!)to your stirfries, roasts, omelettes and casseroles. This is Read More …