To try to ward off heart disease, cancer, and dementia, the registered dietitian Amy Buckley regularly fills her plate with fish, veggies, and beans. That’s because fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants can help reduce chronic inflammation. Unlike acute inflammation, the body’s natural response to infection or injury, which manifests as redness, swelling, and itchiness, chronic…
Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer (CRC), is one of the top three most common cancers in Guam. It affects many people, especially CHamoru and Filipino families. Recent studies by the University of Guam and the University of Hawaii Cancer Center found that more younger adults – and in particular, CHamorus – are being…
You’ve learned since childhood that choosing foods like fresh vegetables and whole grains is part of a healthy lifestyle. But knowing which foods to avoid can be just as important as filling your plate with vibrant veggies and lean proteins. In fact, steering clear of some foods can help you reduce your risk of developing…
The DASH diet promotes low-sodium meals with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Eggs, oats, whole-wheat toast, and yogurt with fruits or veggies make up a DASH-approved breakfast. Wraps, smoothies, overnight oats, and parfaits are great to-go options for a healthy morning meal. Dietitians have called the DASH, or dietary approaches to stop hypertension,…
The Mediterranean diet holds an eight-year streak of being the healthiest diet per doctors and dietitians. Along with similar diets like DASH, it’s rich in whole, plant-based foods like legumes and veggies. Weight loss drugs have shaken up the diet industry, but healthy eating is still key for longevity. The Mediterranean diet has been named…