FLIP is proud to say that St. Jude in Columbus has been an incredible supporter of our cause and it’s time for us to return the favor!
Archives for August 2013
The Metro Park Challenge
Metro parks are a great way to get in touch with the outdoors without the hassle. The best part is that they can offer different experiences and great adventure.
What the heck is a benzoate?
Even the names of some of these preservatives are scary… propionates? Sodium benzoate? Seriously? According to “http://news.health.com/2012/08/28/are-preservatives-bad-for-health/”>health.com, some of these preservatives are potentially dangerous carcinogens. Here are ten quick tips on avoiding synthetic substances!
Don’t pass the salt
(American Heart Association)- Most people think that as long as they lay off the salt shaker, they’re solid. No heart disease or bloating for them! But surprisingly, 65% of daily sodium intake comes from grocery stores, not the table top. Not to mention that excessive amounts of sodium also puts you at risk for stomach cancer!
Prevention: Know Your Facts
FLIP has distilled prevention information and research from the leading cancer prevention experts to bring you the best information.
Nutrition labels: Unriddled!
So you’re at the grocery store and you pick up a bag of Cheetos. “How bad are these actually for me?” you ask? Here’s how you can find out yourself! Everyone checks the calories and the fat, but do you really know what you’re reading?
Stop the stress!
It doesn’t take a scientist to tell you that stress is rough on your body, but according to recent studies, it can even help cancer cells survive. Great, huh?
