Hydration for Health
With the extremely warm weather on the rise, it’s a helpful reminder to stay hydrated! Hydration is important not only during the summer months, but throughout the year. Water is one of the most essential nutrients for health and it is key for all body functions. The human body can’t survive without water for more […]
Take Control of Cancer in April
April is an exciting month to take control of cancer for several reasons: It is the National Cancer Control Month April 7th is World Health Day I will be launching the 1:1 Nutrition Coaching program here at the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation! In the spirit of National Cancer Control Month I decided to write this blog […]
Does Sugar Feed Cancer?
Does sugar feed cancer? This is one of the most common questions in the world of nutrition and oncology. The short answer to this question is no, sugar does not feed cancer. Read on to find out more! Every cell in the body requires sugar (glucose) for fuel, including cancer cells. The sugar comes from […]
Antioxidants to Your Rescue!
You may have heard the term antioxidant and if so, you most likely heard it in the same sentence as cancer prevention. But, how do antioxidants really work? Antioxidants are naturally occurring molecules found in certain foods. They protect your body’s cells from damage caused by harmful molecules called free radicals. Free radicals are formed […]
Eat your fruits & veggies – and learn why!
I’m sure you can recall a time when you were told to eat your vegetables and fruit. But have you ever asked yourself Why? Why are these foods so important to my health? Vegetables and fruit are packed full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber, all known to help reduce your risk of chronic disease […]
Emily’s Plate
My name is Emily Fitzgerald and I have recently had the pleasure of joining the team at the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. As this is my first blog post, I would like to take the time to introduce myself and explain my exciting future plans as the Nutrition Coach! I grew up in a health […]