If you follow me on social media (you should because I post a lot more there than I do here on the blog!), you know that I've been doing survivor cooking classes once a month called Cook to Thrive! The most recent class we did is Salads: More Than Just Lettuce! I showed participants how to make 4 different salads and make them ahead in a jar so that they can eat them for lunch, or dinner, on multiple days. Great for bringing to work or having ready for when you get home! If … [Read more...]
New Nutritional Product for People in Cancer Treatment: BOOST® Soothe Clear Nutritional Drink
Thanks to Nestle Health Science for sponsoring this post and for their support of Cancer Services! Their sponsorship will support our educational programs for survivors. Most people are familiar with the BOOST® nutritional drink. They’re the beverages that are often used in nursing homes, or hospitals when someone isn’t eating well. Or we all have a family member who hasn’t had the best appetite as they aged, and we used BOOST® nutritional drinks to supplement their food … [Read more...]
Make Ahead Breakfast: Chocolate Chia Pudding Recipe
Here's my super simple and totally delicious way of making "chia pudding", which is actually what I like to eat for breakfast, or snack. Believe it or not, my 8 year old loves it too! I think i was one of the first bloggers on the face of the planet to blog about chia. Long before you could buy it at Costco! Want the evidence? Here's my 2012 post on it: https://www.cancerdietitian.com/wordpress/2012/02/is-chia-a-superfood-can-it-prevent-cancer-or-diabetes.html Chia is … [Read more...]
Make Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches
I don't know about you, but I love an egg and cheese sandwich in the morning. However, the time to cook the egg and clean the pan often prevent me from having it. I have a solution for you! Enter the "make ahead" breakfast sandwich! There are a few options for making the eggs/cheese. I have been making them on a muffin top pan. I realize this was invented in the Seinfeld days, so they probably don't exist anymore! You can make them in a regular muffin tin, although they … [Read more...]
Energy Bites Recipe with Julie’s Tips!
I'm taking some time to type up this recipe today because I have literally made energy bites probably 20 times in the last few weeks for groups and classes. They are delicious and so easy because they are NO BAKE. Omega-3 fats, fiber, as well as protein and carbs all combine perfectly to give you an energy boost! FYI I took two versions (one from Holly Clegg’s Eating Well Through Cancer Cookbook and the other from this website) as inspiration. My recipe is a combination of the … [Read more...]
Savory Collards with Mushrooms Recipe, as Promised!
Collards are in the cruciferous vegetable family along with: kale broccoli cauliflower brussels sprouts arugula cabbage This family of vegetables are known to have many important nutrients and are also thought to play a role in assisting our bodies in reducing cancer risk. I typically recommend to my clients to attempt to get a cruciferous veggie on as many days as possible. There are so many ways to enjoy them, including raw, roasted or sauteed. For 15 … [Read more...]
The Best Smoothie EVER! Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie Recipe. YUM!
I make this this recipe with my groups all the time. So if it's a repeat, I apologize. I don't think I have actually posted the recipe though! This week I did a recipe demonstration for the Patient Power Facebook page. I am a regular contributor to their page, and website. They are a great place for science based information to help you make decisions regarding treatments and also about ways to improve well being after diagnosis. Anyway, for those who want some inspiration … [Read more...]
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