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...]
Recipes from Yesterdays Cooking Class!
Yesterday I had the privilege of speaking to the Breast Cancer Wellness Group at Cancer Services, the non-profit that I work for. It was a lot of fun and in just 1.5 hours, we pretty much had a full meal. The meal consisted of roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli, BBQ chicken, 7 superfood salad, and chocolate hummus with sliced apples. Outside of the hummus, all the other recipes were ones that I use ALL THE TIME! In fact, the 7 superfood salad isn't even a recipe. It's … [Read more...]
New Cancer Dietitian Program!! Nutrition After Cancer: What to Eat, What to Avoid
I am VERY excited to announce that The Cancer Dietitian has a new program to offer! It's called Nutrition After Cancer: What to Eat, What to Avoid and it's a Survivor Diet educational series delivered to your email box! Thanks to the help of my dietetic intern, Jacqie Shoe, and her co-interns in the Virginia Tech dietetic internship program, it is now available for you to sign up! If you're tired of wondering what you should and should not be eating as a cancer survivor, … [Read more...]
Back to the Basics. The Cancer Dietitian Nutrition Philosophy!
It's been a little while since I blogged! I always get great ideas but then can't seem to pull together enough time to put something down. With all of my other "work hats," blogging seems to fall last on my list. But it is still one of my favorite things to do. Most of my blogging ideas actually come from you - my readers and those who come to my programs or have joined me on social media! Your questions, emails and comments are always helpful in guiding me to the latest … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Diet Resources
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 Turmeric, 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...]
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