News and Stories About diet and nutrition
Friday Fix: Benefits of Applesauce
Apple season is here, and if you haven’t yet planned your trip to the orchard (or at least grabbed a […]
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Chill Summer Recipes in a Snap
Let’s face it, at this point in the pandemic, most of us are getting tired of the same old recipes. […]
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Friday Fix: Health Benefits of Stone Fruit
In honor of Eat a Peach Day (Aug. 22), today’s Friday Fix takes a peek at stone fruits – delicious […]
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Friday Fix: Have an Avocado Today
It’s National Avocado Day! Have you had one lately? Perhaps you should. While you can grab an avocado most any […]
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Friday Fix: Managing Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms and Side Effects During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is causing challenges for pancreatic cancer patients – from delayed appointments and procedures to worries […]
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Friday Fix: Foods to Help Gain Weight
Weight loss is a common problem for people with pancreatic cancer – it can be associated with treatment or with […]
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Friday Fix: Should You Go Vegan or Vegetarian?
Vegan: those who don’t eat any animal products, including fish, dairy or eggs. Vegetarian: those who avoid meat but may […]
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Friday Fix: Anemia and Pancreatic Cancer
Editor’s note: This week’s Friday Fix focuses on anemia, a condition when your red blood cell count is too low. […]
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Friday Fix: How Can Foods Boost Your Immune System?
Editor’s note: Because of the current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, we’re focusing this week’s Friday Fix on foods and behaviors […]
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Friday Fix: Food Safety and Storage Tips
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has people across the country scrambling to the grocery store and stocking up on more food than […]
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Friday Fix: Grocery Shopping Tips, Healthy Meals During COVID-19
Editor’s note: In light of COVID-19, today’s Friday Fix is about how to shop smart and eat well while supermarkets […]
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Ask a Dietitian Series: Pancreatic Enzymes
Editor’s note: In recognition of National Nutrition Month, we’re featuring a special series for our Friday Fix called, “Ask a […]
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12-year Survivor Funds Research and Gives Hope
Sheila Sky Kasselman has experienced more than a decade’s worth of challenges, but the 12-year pancreatic cancer survivor doesn’t let […]
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Friday Fix: Health Benefits of Chocolate
Valentine’s Day and chocolate have been coupled for so long (easily more than a century) that you can hardly imagine […]
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Friday Fix: Healthier Super Bowl Snacks
The Super Bowl and savory snacks … an essential duo not unlike the quarterback and wide receiver. Whether you’re hosting […]
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Friday Fix: Bountiful Benefits of Pumpkin
It’s time to talk about one of the classic symbols of fall: pumpkins. Much more than just a decoration on […]
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Friday Fix: Are Plant-based Burgers Healthier?
Plant-based burgers (aka veggie burgers) are all over the news these days – and they are likely filling up more […]
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Friday Fix: Managing Long-term Nutritional Challenges
Editor’s note: Each week, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) Friday Fix blog series covers topics related to diet, nutrition, health and wellness, which […]
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Cookbooks Recommended for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
In honor of Book Lovers’ Day, we’re offering a look at cookbooks especially good for pancreatic cancer patients. Because people […]
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Friday Fix: 12 Farmers Market Shopping Tips
Editor’s note: Each week, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) Friday Fix blog series covers topics related to diet, nutrition, […]
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Tips to Manage the Cost of Pancreatic Enzymes
Pancreatic enzymes can be key to a pancreatic cancer patient’s wellbeing and quality of life. But correct enzyme use is […]
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Friday Fix: Dinner
Editor’s note: Each week, our Friday Fix series offers pancreatic cancer patients, their families and caregivers a new topic related to health, […]
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Friday Fix: Lunch
Editor’s note: Each week, our Friday Fix series offers pancreatic cancer patients, their families and caregivers a new topic related to health, […]
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Best Practices for Pancreatic Enzymes Paper Published
The symptoms patients may experience leading up to their pancreatic cancer diagnosis – including weight loss, abdominal pain and changes […]
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Friday Fix: Breakfast
Editor’s note: Each week, our Friday Fix series offers pancreatic cancer patients, their families and caregivers a new topic related to health, […]
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Go-To Snacks for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Editor’s note: Each week, our Friday Fix series offers pancreatic cancer patients, their families and caregivers a new topic related to health, […]
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Friday Fix: Power Produce
Editor’s note: Each week, our Friday Fix series offers pancreatic cancer patients, their families and caregivers a new topic related to […]
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Friday Fix: 5 Healthy Grilled Cheese Recipes
Editor’s note: Each week, our Friday Fix series offers pancreatic cancer patients and caregivers a new topic related to health, diet and […]
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The Power of Protein Smoothies for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Editor’s note: Each week, our Friday Fix series offers pancreatic cancer patients and caregivers a new topic related to health, diet and […]
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Diabetic-Friendly Foods and Pancreatic Cancer
Editor’s note: Each week, our Friday Fix series offers pancreatic cancer patients and caregivers a new topic related to health, diet and nutrition. […]
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8 Tips on Managing Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
One of the main functions of the pancreas is to produce and release a number of enzymes that help the […]
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Tips for Managing Common Nutritional Challenges
Getting the proper nutrition by choosing the right foods is an important way for patients with pancreatic cancer to feel […]
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Tips to Improve the Taste of Food During Treatment
When undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer it’s hard to know how side effects can present themselves. One side effect patients […]
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Friday Fix: 5 Festive Green Foods for St. Patrick’s Day
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) compiled a collection of celebratory green […]
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11 Easy-to-Digest Foods
Editor’s note: Each week, our Friday Fix series offers pancreatic cancer patients and caregivers a new topic related to health, diet and nutrition. […]
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Healthy Reminders During Cancer Prevention Month
The exact cause of pancreatic cancer is unknown; however, there are several risk factors that may be associated with an […]
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Cold-Weather Recipes for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
The first thing many people do to warm up after being out in cold weather, aside from throwing on a […]
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Friday Fix: Chef Serves up Tips for Survivors
Editor’s note: Each week, our Friday Fix series offers pancreatic cancer patients and caregivers a new topic related to health, […]
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Best Tactics to Treat Weight Loss from Pancreatic Cancer Experts
Weight loss in pancreatic cancer patients should be treated as aggressively as the cancer itself, says a new article published […]
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2018 Year in Review: Top 10 Pancreatic Cancer News Stories
Editor’s note: Today’s edition of the 2018 Year in Review series features the 10 most popular news stories on the […]
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Friday Fix: Meal Prep for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Whether tracking doctor’s appointments or creating a treatment plan, living with pancreatic cancer requires organization and preparation. Meal planning and […]
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Friday Fix: Apple Season
Smile if you’ve been to the apple orchard this year and left with your bushel baskets brimming with the likes […]
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Nutrition Resources Help Survivor Post-Treatment
Not long after Marie Durbin lost her husband to lung cancer, she started having cancer symptoms of her own. Mild, […]
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Friday Fix: 5 Healthy Fast-Food Finds
Editor’s note: For this Friday Fix post, we asked Calleigh Reardon, University of Houston Dietetic Intern, from the Office of Maria […]
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Friday Fix: Does Food Affect Mental Health?
Maria Petzel, RD, CSO, LD, CNSC, senior clinical dietitian at MD Anderson Cancer Center and a member of the Pancreatic […]
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Friday Fix: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Healthy Meals
It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), a special opportunity to recognize and celebrate the generations of […]
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Friday Fix: Staying Hydrated
Water is refreshing, good for you and essential for overall health – but it’s also something that people don’t always […]
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Friday Fix: Healthy Summer Drinks
Editor’s note: For this Friday Fix post, we asked Calleigh Reardon, University of Houston Dietetic Intern, from the Office of […]
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Friday Fix: The Good and Bad Ingredients in Summer Sweets
Summer is often filled with water activities, vacations, delicious BBQs and meals with family and friends. And for many, the […]
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Friday Fix: Summer Pies Made Healthier
Barbeques, sunshine, summer holidays, oh my! Summer is officially here and that means you may have summertime parties marked on […]
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Beneficial Meals to Help Start Your Day
Breakfast is often labeled the most important meal, and for good reason. A meal to begin your day can improve […]
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Friday Fix: Benefits of Vegetable Gardening for Cancer Patients
Did you know that vegetable gardening can offer several benefits to cancer patients? Here’s why. According to a recent study […]
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Friday Fix: 4 Steps to Prepare Fruits and Vegetables
June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable month and many cancer patients will choose to start summer off right by […]
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Things to Know about Muscle-Wasting Syndrome, Cachexia
Many pancreatic cancer patients experience weight loss, which can be caused or made worse by treatment as well as the […]
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Friday Fix: All about Cravings
We’ve all had a craving for a sweet piece of chocolate from time to time, but what is behind those […]
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Friday Fix: What Produce Is in Season?
Heading to the grocery store this week? Don’t let spring slip by without getting the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN) […]
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Friday Fix: A Healthy Take on Spring and Summer Party Snacks
Editor’s note: It’s officially spring and will be summertime before we know it! To celebrate the season, we’re bringing back […]
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Friday Fix: Ways to Make Home-cooked Recipes Healthier
After diagnosis, pancreatic cancer patients are often advised by their doctor or dietitian to modify their diet to include more […]
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Friday Fix: Reducing Stress around Nutrition, Meal Prep
Pancreatic cancer patients and caregivers can face stress when it comes to the nutritional needs of the patient. Treatment can […]
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Friday Fix: 7 Food Myths Busted
The quest to maintain the best quality of life includes eating a healthy diet. However, knowing what to eat and […]
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Friday Fix: Budget-Friendly Food Shopping Tips
For pancreatic cancer patients, an important way to maintain the best quality of life is to eat a healthy diet. […]
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Friday Fix: Six Nutrition Tips from Maria Petzel, Registered Dietitian
Editor’s note: Each week, our Friday Fix series offers pancreatic cancer patients and caregivers a new topic related to health, diet and […]
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Friday Fix: Healthy, Easy-to-Make Meals for Patients
For pancreatic cancer patients, dietitians recommended 6-8 snacks or small meals throughout the day at scheduled times – even if […]
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Friday Fix: Foods Pancreatic Cancer Patients Should Avoid
The nutrition goal for people with pancreatic cancer should be to consume an adequate amount of fluids, calories, protein, vitamins […]
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Friday Fix: Are Coffee and Tea Good for Pancreatic Cancer Patients?
For many, there’s nothing better than a nice, steaming hot cup of joe to start the day, but do coffee […]
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6 Things to Know About Pancreatic Enzymes
Pancreatic cancer and/or surgery to remove a pancreatic tumor can lead to changes in a patient’s digestive tract that can […]
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Friday Fix: The Importance of Nutrition for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
March is National Nutrition Month®, and proper nutrition is key to maintaining good quality of life for pancreatic cancer patients. […]
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Friday Fix: Southern Eats That Are Good for the Soul and the Body
Southern favorites like mac ‘n’ cheese, barbecue ribs and cornbread may be good for the soul, but eating these too often might […]
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Friday Fix: Dietary Plans for Whipple Recipients
A priority for many pancreatic cancer patients is to have good quality of life while fighting the disease. In today’s […]
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Friday Fix: Heart-Healthy Recipes
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and matters of the heart will be front and center. What better time […]
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Friday Fix: Let’s Talk Fiber
In a day and age where most diet fads focus on protein intake or revolve around carbohydrate consumption, this is […]
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Friday Fix: The Alkaline Diet
With so many different diets out there, it’s hard to determine which diet can work best for you, especially if […]
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Friday Fix: Low-Fat Diets May Lower Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
A recent study found that older women who are overweight or obese, were able to lower their risk of getting […]
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Friday Fix: 5 Nutrition Tips for the New Year
With the New Year just days away, you’re probably thinking about how you can make this coming year the best […]
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2017 Year in Review: Top 10 News Stories
Editor’s note: This article is another installment in our “Year in Review” series recapping the year’s top stories in pancreatic […]
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Friday Fix: Managing Nutritional Needs during the Holidays
Ah, the holidays. The festivities, the family, the fun…and who can forget about the food? For people with pancreatic cancer, […]
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6 Tips to Manage Stress Over the Holidays and Beyond
From decking the halls to making a feast, the holidays can be anxiety-ridden for even the healthiest of people. Adding […]
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Friday Fix: How to Lighten Up Traditional Holiday Foods
Butter. Heavy cream. Sugar and more sugar. The traditional foods we’re tempted with during the holidays are rich, but they […]
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Friday Fix: Healthy Holiday Traditions
Food, food and more food – that’s usually what you think of when it comes to gatherings during the holiday […]
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Friday Fix: Healthier Holiday Baking
Have you had your first bite of an old-fashioned cut-out sugar cookie or gingerbread man yet? How about rugelach or […]
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Friday Fix: Extending Thanksgiving
Everyone knows eating the leftovers is one of the best parts of Thanksgiving. Today in the Fix, we’re plying you […]
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I Demand Better for Patients and Caregivers
Editor’s note: It’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and our focus is “Demand Better. For Patients. For Survival.” Each week, we’re […]
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Friday Fix: A Purple Twist on the Thanksgiving Meal
Imagine your beautifully set Thanksgiving table, complete with plum napkins and table runner, violet place cards and candles, gorgeous purple […]
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Friday Fix: Tips on Holiday Eating for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Ah, the holidays. The festivities, the family, the fun…and who can forget about the food? Pumpkin pie, eggnog, creamy mashed […]
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Participation in Patient Registry Advances Important Research
Participation in the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s (PanCAN’s) Patient Registry has provided important insight into the prescription of, and patient […]
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Friday Fix: Exploring Za’atar
Cook Something Bold Day is Nov. 8, but instead of offering up a bold and spicy new dish for our […]
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Friday Fix: Post-Exercise Nutrition
Everyone knows that staying active makes for a healthy lifestyle. Exercise can also be an important part of a daily […]
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Friday Fix: Sweet Potatoes
They are orange, they are flavorful and packed-full of nutrition – sweet potatoes are sure to add a pop of […]
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Sugar and Cancer – What You Need to Know
Editor’s note: Many people question if there is a link between sugar and cancer. It is difficult to understand, and it […]
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Patient Registry Findings Presented at Major Meeting
Good nutritional care improves outcomes and is critical for a patient’s quality of life. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) […]
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Friday Fix: Cookbooks Especially Great for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
People battling cancer can sometimes feel uninspired by food for a number of reasons. We consulted with our Friday Fix […]
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Friday Fix: The Ins and Outs of Organic Meat, Poultry and Eggs
Last week in the Fix the topic was organic milk, and whether it’s better for you. This week we’re covering […]
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Friday Fix: Is Organic Milk Better for You?
There’s nothing like a refreshing cold glass of milk with your pancakes, French toast and cereal in the morning (or […]
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9 Delicious, Healthy Snacks for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Snacks get a bad rap. The typical image that comes to mind is a food that’s salty, sugary, deep fried […]
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Friday Fix: Think Fall in the Kitchen
With fall just around the corner, the weather is cooling down, the leaves will be turning colors soon, and yes – you […]
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Friday Fix: Healthy Lunch Ideas
The question of what to make for lunch can be puzzling. But never fear – healthy lunches are here, easy […]
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Friday Fix: What’s in Season in September
Summer officially ends this month, but that doesn’t mean your local farmer’s market will be out of delicious fruits and […]
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Friday Fix: Spice Up your Diet! Use More Herbs, Less Salt
Most of us love salty snacks or like to add salt to our favorite meals, but according to leading experts […]
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Friday Fix: Foods to Ease Pancreatic Cancer Side Effects
Nutritional care is important for everyone but is vital for pancreatic cancer patients. Good nutritional care improves outcomes and is […]
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Friday Fix: Healthy Picnics
It’s picnic season! Time to break out blankets, ice chests and your favorite snacks — and find that perfect spot […]
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Friday Fix: What’s in Season for August
Heading to the Farmer’s Market? Don’t let August slip by without making a trip, and let our guide to all […]
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Friday Fix: 4 Tips for Controlling Weight Loss from Pancreatic Cancer
Weight loss is especially common in people with pancreatic cancer. It can be associated with treatment or with the disease […]
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Friday Fix: Summer Treats
It’s finally officially summer – time for vacations, outdoor activities and cool summer treats! Speaking of treats, July is National […]
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Friday Fix: Exploring Food Co-Ops
In a recent Friday Fix post, we discussed which produce to buy organic. Those interested in an environmentally friendly, organic, […]
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Friday Fix: The Big Benefits of Blueberries
They may be small, but blueberries pack a mighty punch when it comes to health benefits. Tapped as a “superfood,” […]
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How to Make Grilled Foods Healthier
Before you fire up the grill for a tasty meal this summer, check out these healthy grilling tips from Maria […]
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Friday Fix: Here’s the Truth About Cleanses
Maria Petzel, senior clinical dietitian for the Pancreas Surgery Program at MD Anderson Cancer Center, answers a question on our […]
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Friday Fix: Best Veggies for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
In honor of National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, we checked in with Maria Petzel, senior clinical dietitian for the […]
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Friday Fix: 5 Fruits Especially Good for Patients
Pancreatic cancer at any stage can create challenges in a patient’s diet and change nutritional needs. In recognition of June […]
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Friday Fix: The Breakdown on Enzymes
Many pancreatic cancer patients are not told about their potential need for pancreatic enzyme supplements and how critical pancreatic enzymes […]
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Friday Fix: ABCs of Vitamins
Common vitamin and mineral deficiencies in people with cancer include vitamins A, C and E, beta-carotene, selenium, folate, magnesium, iron […]
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Friday Fix: The Skinny on Salad Dressings
Salads seem like the ultimate healthy lunch, don’t they? That is, until you load your lettuce with bacon bits, croutons, […]
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Friday Fix: Which Produce Do You Really Need to Buy Organic?
“Organic” is quickly becoming one of the most common words in produce aisles across the country. But although 70 percent […]
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Friday Fix: 5 Things to Discuss with your Dietitian after Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Many patients appreciate the advice of an expert who can help them navigate the maze of information after a pancreatic […]
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Friday Fix: Talking Turmeric – What Is It, What Are the Benefits?
If you’ve traveled to India or just been watching the news lately, you’re likely familiar with this bright yellow root, […]
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Friday Fix: Superfoods – Are They Superheroes?
Welcome to Friday Fix: Your Weekly Nutrition Supplement! Every Friday, we bring you a new hot topic related to diet […]
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Friday Fix: Eat to Beat Cancer
Welcome to Friday Fix: Your Weekly Nutrition Supplement! Every Friday, we’ll bring you a new hot topic related to diet […]
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