Do you get enough fiber in your diet? Let’s discuss the basics of fiber. There are two types of fiber – soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber dissolves in water, forming a gel. It is the type of fiber that helps lower cholesterol levels, reduce the risk of heart disease, and regulate blood sugar levels. It […]
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Image by Colorectal cancer alliance Cancer. The word cancer is gut-wrenching, fear-induced, and just plain unfathomable and unexplainable. This disease has painstakingly taken so many loved ones, young and old. Sadly, each year about 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with this disease and more than 50,000 die. Colorectal cancer, or CRC, is a disease of the […]