Vegetarian Diets
One may adopt a plant-based diet for multiple reasons such as religious beliefs, animal welfare rights or health. There are several classifications of plant-based diets but the 2 common types…
24 June 2021
The Case of Sugar
Sugar has been having a bad rep for many decades, but how does sugar relate to cancer and how do we reduce the amount we consume? Some may have the…
17 June 2021
Soluble vs Insoluble Fibre
Constipation and diarrhoea can be due to side effects of treatment medications, which cannot be solved by food alone. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist, as they may be able…
27 May 2021
Protein Requirements
Protein plays a vital role in our human body, they make up the structural components of muscles, tissue cells, enzymes, hormones, red blood cells, and they also help to maintain…
20 May 2021
Good Fats vs Bad Fats
Although high-fat diets do not necessarily lead to cancer, all fats are particularly high in calories (9kcal/g) and excessive consumption may lead to overweight or obesity. There is strong evidence…
15 April 2021
Preparing Yourself Before Chemotherapy
Before we begin, let’s understand the few different types of chemotherapy: Curative chemotherapy works to eliminate all cancer cells from the body in order to achieve a permanent cure. Neo-adjuvant chemotherapy is…
4 March 2021
Guidelines for Cancer Survivors
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has published a set of guidelines for cancer survivors. The guidelines include achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight, physical activity and diet. Here are…
25 February 2021
Isn’t red wine good for health?
Many have said that red wine provides many benefits and could even help to prevent cancer. But is it really good for you? In this article, we discuss more on…
4 February 2021
Secrets of Longevity: What can we learn from the Blue Zone Diet?
Want to live a long and healthy life? You might want to try the Blue Zone Diet. The five Blue Zones in the world are homes to the highest concentration…
28 January 2021
American Cancer Society 2020 Cancer Prevention Guidelines
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has recently updated its cancer prevention guidelines, published on the 9th June 2020. The guidelines highlight the importance of 4 key points in reducing the…
24 December 2020