The digestive system is made up of the digestive tract—a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus—and other organs that help the body break down and absorb food.
Organs that make up the digestive tract are...
Healthy Eating
It’s said you are what you eat, so dolls, let’s ensure what you’re eating is healthy! When our lives are constantly on the go, it’s easy to head down the road of meals that aren’t the most nutritional. Eating healthy and maintaining your weight can help reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases. A healthy diet isn’t about a short term affair – it’s about changing your lifestyle for yourself and your family. So let's get cookin'!
September 2
Q: Should we eat raw or cooked vegetables?
A: Both. Vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. Eating a variety of different types of vegetables, whether cooked or raw, provides the body with various vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients....
A: Both. Vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. Eating a variety of different types of vegetables, whether cooked or raw, provides the body with various vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients....
September 2
There is a wealth of research available today on the effect of diet and nutrition on physical health. In general, it is believed that a balance of healthful foods combined with regular physical activity decreases life-long cancer risk as well as...
September 2
When you are healthy, eating enough food to get the nutrients you need is usually not a problem. In fact, most nutrition guidelines stress eating lots of vegetables, fruits, and whole grain products such as whole wheat breads or pasta; limiting the...
September 2
Most eating-related side effects of cancer treatments go away after the treatment ends. Sometimes side effects such as poor appetite, dry mouth, change in taste or smell, trouble swallowing, or significant weight loss may last for some time. If this...