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  INGREDIENTS 1½ cups rolled oats
¼ cup vegan chocolate protein powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons chia seeds, soaked overnight in water, milk or plant-based milk
2 tablespoons chopped almonds or other nuts or seeds of choice
1 tablespoon of raw organic honey OR xylitol 
½ cup organic peanut butter
? cup dark chocolate chips
2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
A few tablespoons plant-based milk    PREPARATION In a mixing bowl, co...

Resveratrol is a plant compound that acts like an antioxidant. The Japanese chemist Michio Takaoka first isolated trans-resveratrol in 1939 from Veratrum album, commonly known as false helleborine. The name “resveratrol” comes from the fact that it’s a derivative of resorcinol and was first extracted from a species of Veratrum. D. Sinclair reported in 2003 that resveratrol activated the SIRT genes in yeast cells, which influence various cellular processes. This development h...

Radiation therapy to the head and neck can directly damage the salivary glands as well as the mouth, throat, and lips. Symptoms can range from mild to debilitating and include: a dry, sticky feeling in the mouth
saliva that is thick or stringy
a painful, burning sensation in the mouth or tongue
difficulty chewing or swallowing
change in taste
difficulty talking In addition to the physical discomfort, dry mouth can interfere with both your dental health and your ability to eat (leading to in...

Some cancer risk factors, such as genetics and environment, are out of your control, but research suggest that about 70% of your lifetime risk of cancer is within your power to change, including your diet. Avoiding cigarettes, limiting alcohol, reaching a healthy weight, and getting regular exercise are all great steps for preventing cancer. Adopting a healthy diet can also play a vital role. What you eat—and don't eat—can have a powerful effect on your health, including your...

The human gastrointestinal (GI) tract contains an abundant and diverse microbial community that gathers more than 100 trillion microorganisms. Gut bacteria are key regulators of digestion along the gastrointestinal tract; commensal bacteria play an important role in the extraction, synthesis, and absorption of many nutrients and metabolites, including bile acids, lipids, amino acids, vitamins, and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). Gut microbiota have a crucial immune function. Gut microbi...

Malnutrition in cancer is the result of a combination of metabolic dysregulation and anorexia, caused by the tumour itself or by its treatment. It negatively impact the clinical outcomes and mortality risk of cancer patients. At cancer diagnosis, half of patients present with some form of nutritional deficit. Nutritional status also often declines further during cancer treatment due to various treatment-related side effects such as anorexia, mucositis, and nausea and vomiting. The incide...