Susan Burke March
Articles by Susan Burke March :
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Is brown rice best? What about white rice? Myths and facts about rice
A reader asked, “Is white rice good or bad for you? I rarely touch the stuff, but my Ecuadorian friends keep telling me it’s good for you.” Yes, Ecuadorians do… -
Sports supplements: Buyer beware!
As a member of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, I have as colleagues some of the most accomplished Registered Dietitians in the world. Today’s guest columnist is Nancy Clark,… -
The myth of the biggest loser
Over the past year, I’ve presented in Cuenca on “best” and “worst” diets for weight loss. I always focus on eating for energy, and if you’re working out, to fuel… -
Prepare your salad in a Mason jar
As a member of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, I’m privileged to have as colleagues some of the most accomplished Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs). Today’s guest columnist is Jeanne… -
A fish by any other name
Back in the early 1980s, I was living in New York City. At the time, fish on the menu was ho-hum, usually a tasteless, overcooked filet. Suddenly, Chilean Sea Bass… -
Breast cancer and chemotherapy — precision treatment means using a scalpel instead of a hammer
Exciting findings in breast cancer treatment this week. First, as reported in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), as cancer research advances, precision medicine can now help doctors understand… -
If you harbor body hate and body love, which will you feed?
As a member of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, I’m privileged to have as colleagues some of the most accomplished Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs). Our guest columnist this week… -
A change in colon cancer screening recommendations, from age 50 to 45
On May 30, the American Cancer Society (ACS) announced an update in guidelines for screening for colorectal cancer, moving up its recommendation from the first screen at age 50 to… -
What was life like before vaccines? Part III
In Part I of this three-part series about virus protection, I reported that an immigrant toddler, newly arrived in Ecuador, had contracted the measles. In response, Cuenca’s Ministry of Health… -
What really causes a beer belly? Inquiring minds need to know!
On May 29th, I’ll be the featured presenter at the Boot Camp for Newcomers, where I’ll be talking about staying healthy at 8,300 feet — or 2,529.84 meters! This informative… -
Vaccines: The myths, facts, and foolishness, continued…
In February of 2016 I posted a column about the facts and foolishness about vaccines. A favorite expat online forum carried a post with a simple query: “Do we need… -
Probiotics and Prebiotics: What are they?
As a member of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, I’m privileged to have as colleagues some of the most accomplished Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs). Our guest columnist this week… -
Measles in Cuenca: Facts and fiction
By Susan Burke March Measles (in español, el sarampión) is a potentially deadly and highly contagious viral disease. According to the World Health Administration (WHO), measles remains an important cause…