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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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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: 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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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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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: 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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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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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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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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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: 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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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: 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: 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: 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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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: 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: 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: 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: 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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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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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: 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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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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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: 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: 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: 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: 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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