Artificial sweeteners vs. natural sweeteners: Which one is better?
The baking aisle at the grocery store can be a little overwhelming. There are so many different ingredients — especially sweeteners. There’s granulated sugar, raw sugar and stevia, to name a few. But which one is best for your health?
“Even natural sweeteners like raw sugar and honey are considered ‘empty’ calories,” explains Erma Levy, a senior research dietitian at MD Anderson. “That’s because they add to your daily caloric...
What’s the best diet for insulin resistance?
The complex way our bodies process food and keep us functioning is something many of us don’t have to think about that in-depth – until we...
Macronutrients 101: What to know about protein, carbs and fats
Many eating plans focus on changing the amount of carbohydrates, fat or protein in your diet.
That’s because changing how much...
Natural versus refined sugar: What’s the difference?
If you’re trying to eat healthy, you probably don’t go a day without thinking about sugar. Avoiding sugar is hard because it’s in most foods.
Luckily, there’s no reason to cut sugar out completely. The key, says wellness dietitian Lindsey Wohlford, is to know the difference between natural and refined sugars – and recognize how they impact your body.
“Natural sugar is naturally occurring in food. Think of the sugar that's...
9 weight loss strategies that work
Weight loss usually requires more than willpower. That’s because adjusting what you eat and how much you exercise are big lifestyle changes...
How MD Anderson’s Moon Shots Program is working to end cancer through prevention
You’ve probably heard about MD Anderson’s Moon Shots Program™. But what is it?
We asked Ernest Hawk, M.D., co-leader of the Colorectal...
Q&A: The microbiome and cancer
A well-balanced diet that’s rich in plant foods, including legumes and whole grains is important for everyone, including cancer survivors....