The Mediterranean Diet is one of the plant based eating patterns that I recommend to my clients as a healthy eating pattern for cancer survivors and those interested in risk reduction. On our oncology dietitian listserve a few weeks ago, someone asked for recommendations for helping clients to make more Mediterranean syle recipes. A lot of great recommendations came up and I wanted to have them all in one place for future reference so here we are! A note about 'Diets' First … [Read more...]
The Truth about Tumeric, Spices & Cancer
Spices Are Plant Foods! In my past blogs I have emphasized the importance of phytochemicals (which come from plant foods) in reducing risk for cancer. Spices are another great source of phytochemicals. All different types of spices are beneficial: cinnamon, oregano, basil, curry, rosemary, ginger, etc. There seem to be a lot of talk online and through word of mouth about how different spices can "kill cancer." Specifically, turmeric gets named a lot and I have clients who … [Read more...]
Cancer Dietitian Podcast Episode 1 – Does Sugar Feed Cancer?
Friends - I have something I'm very excited to announce. I STARTED A PODCAST!! Please find me on your favorite podcast app and SUBSCRIBE and rate me (5 stars of course, hahaha!). When you subscribe and provide a review it helps my podcast become easier to find for others. Just search for 'Cancer Dietitian Podcast' and be sure to spell Dietitian with two T's! It should pull up an image that looks like this: It's been a lot of work and some great advice from others … [Read more...]
Soy Foods and Cancer
Soy Foods and Cancer: Soy foods and cancer is a hot topic. I got a lot of response from readers, listeners and clients on this topic! HERE'S A PRINTABLE HANDOUT ON SOY AND BREAST CANCER! The Facts About Soy and Hormones: Most of the controversy over soy and cancer has to do with the fact that soy is one of the best sources of isoflavones, phytochemicals classified as phytoestrogens. A phytoestrogen is a plant chemical with a similar shape to estrogen, therefore allowing it … [Read more...]
Survivor Cooking Workshop Recipes Dec 2018 Edition!
On Dec 1st I hosted another Survivor Cooking Workshop with Chef Don from The Stocked Pot. I love teaching these workshops because mostly I'm not teaching. I get to sit back and learn alongside everyone else. And of course, eat the delicious food that Chef teaches us how to make. It's inspiring!! The part I taught on is how to approach holiday eating without freaking out. The biggest take home from that is to ENJOY YOUR MEALS! There's no need to talk about how "healthy" … [Read more...]
Recipe Video, Podcast Interviews and Julie’s Other Online “Appearances”
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! In case you missed it, I did a Facebook Live Recipe Video for Chef Malena's Vegan Pumpkin Pie on the Patient Power FB page a few weeks ago. Here it is! Here's a link to the printable recipe - it's really great! Nutrition + Cooking Workshop For all you local cancer survivors and caregivers, I wanted you to know that my next Nutrition + Cooking Workshop is scheduled for this Saturday, Dec 1st from 10am - 2pm. We are going to … [Read more...]
Simple Choices Each Day Can Enhance Bowel Health
In my last post I talked about my 7 daily habits for bowel regularity to prevent and manage constipation. And I also shared my favorite fiber, for anyone who can't seem to get enough in daily foods. Konsyl is a brand I use that offers psyllium husk fiber with no added sugars or artificial sweeteners. (FYI since there isn't anything to make it taste good, you will prob need to mix it with some juice or other flavored beverage and follow it with 2 big glasses of water!) I … [Read more...]
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