This Week's Featured Recipe

Supermarket shelves are full of different kinds of rice these days, so there is no reason to be stuck on refined white rice, which lacks some nutrients since the hull and germ have been removed. The Bhutan red rice in this recipe has a sweet, nutty flavor, with a slightly chewy texture.
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Healthy Eating and Prostate Cancer Blog

News of possible new treatments for prostate cancer has filled the media recently—the vaccine Provenge leads the list. In addition to these exciting developments, there is continuing evidence that healthy eating is a another “weapon” in the arsenal for battling prostate cancer. And as I’ve said many times before, controlling what we eat is something we can all do—now! Part of the key to a successful diet is having some sensible homemade foods on hand when you’re looking for a snack, in order to avoid overdosing on cookies or potato chips—in my house Pringles are not allowed within a 3 mile radius! For me, having a boldly flavored rice or vegetable salad in the refrigerator keeps me on the path to healthy eating, whether I’m foraging for snacks or looking to quickly make a light lunch. Plus, most salads are an easy way to get more fiber and antioxidants into your diet. Mon, 04 May 2009 12:59:20 -0700
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Watch David Ricketts' TV Appearance
Recently, David gave an interview on the CBS affiliate, WINK News, in southwest Florida. Hear him talk about why prostate cancer screening is important, some of the misconceptions about prostate cancer, and diet and prostate cancer.
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Diet and Prostate Cancer
Maintaining proper weight and healthy eating may reduce the risk of prostate cancer. See what two prostate cancer specialists think. read more...
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If diagnosed, what should you do?
By Simon J. Hall, M.D., Director, Deane Prostate Health & Research Center, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York
When a man is initially diagnosed with prostate cancer, it is a disturbingly personal experience, associated with feelings of vulnerability, fear, and loneliness. For many men, this is the first time that their own mortality has come into view. In my experience, most patients are overwhelmed with these feelings of being alone, and they want to retreat and face their disease in private, even though friends and family may offer support. While dealing with these psychological issues, newly diagnosed patients at the same time must wrestle with the often difficult decision as to what is the best treatment: watchful waiting, radical prostatectomy, or the latest advances in radiation therapy and seed implantation. read more... |
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In addition to being a prostate cancer survivor for seven years, I have written about food for more than twenty years: first, as a staff editor for Food & Wine magazine; then, as a contributing food editor to Family Circle magazine, and a writer for a variety of magazines including Cooking Light, Shape, Food & Wine, and Bon Appetit. Read more...
Prostate Cancer Links
Since there are many, many sources of information on-line about prostate cancer, it’s worth your time to do some web-surfing to explore. The following list is not meant to be exhaustive, but rather is intended simply to get you started. As with any research on-line, read critically and pay attention to the credentials of the organization or individual from whom you’re gathering information.
American Cancer Society, (800) 277-2345, www.cancer.org
The organization provides information about cancer and support groups, and funds research and community education. Follow the links to reach the information about prostate cancer.
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In the News
Eat To Beat Prostate Cancer Cookbook and the relationship between what you eat and prostate cancer have been talked about on television and in the print media. Check it out... |