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As a digestive disease dietitian, I have been getting a lot of questions surrounding the alkaline diet. Google alone provides over three million results on this topic! The problem is, almost everything you read and hear has zero scientific evidence. People think that an array of digestive diseases, including cancer and reflux, can be prevented or cured if the body is made more alkaline. So, it is time to set the record straight and separate fact from fiction.

Not sure how to use cancer fighting spices in your everyday cooking? Try this Overnight Oats with turmeric and ginger in honor of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month!

Summer is not over yet—soak up the last few weeks with a trip to the beach and these fantastic beach friendly snacks! Snacking at the beach can easily be energizing, refreshing and of course very nourishing.

Shopping your local farmers market is the best way to ensure that what you’re buying is seasonal, fresh, and local. Not only do you get better quality food, but you’re also supporting local farmers, stimulating the local economy, and helping the environment.

Did you know that this Sunday (May 29th) is National Digestive Disease Awareness Day?

Did you know that May is Digestive Disease Awareness Month? Help reduce your risk for developing a digestive disorder by following a healthy diet! A diet high in added sugars is often low in fiber which may increase risk for chronic disease, including a variety of digestive diseases.