Cancer Dietitian

Lifestyle tips for prevention and survivorship. Keeping you well beyond cancer!

Southern Okra Succotash

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This is a play on the classic Succotash recipe from The Health Cooking Blog! the creator of the Eating Well Through Cancer Cookbook that we used in last months cooking class. To create this super simple dish you will need- FIND THE RECIPE HERE! A few notes on the ingredients: The okra can be fresh and cut up or purchased frozen and already cut. I used fresh okra when I made this recipe and put it on a sheet pan at 400F for about 10 minutes while I was preparing the … [Read more...]

Meal Planning Tips & Tricks Webinar Recording and Resources!

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For those who weren't able to make it, here is the recording of my Meal Planning Tips & Tricks Webinar! And below are all the links to the things that I talked about. Happy Planning!! MEAL PLANNING TOOLS: Apps for organizing grocery lists, recipes and calendars: Cozy EvernoteAnylistGoogle DrivePlan to Eat ($)Emeals ($) Good old pen and paper, whiteboard or chalkboard, or simple word processing document (Microsoft Word or Apple Notes) works just as … [Read more...]

Roundup! All My Instant Pot Tips, Tricks & Recipes!

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An Instant Pot is kind of a miraculous kitchen tool! I like to explain it as a crockpot that you don't have to plan 8 hours in advance for. If you're new to using an Instant Pot start here: Instant Pot: What's the Big Deal? Last fall I had a cooking class using the Instant Pot. We made a ton of delicious recipes that were super simple and quick. Hope you enjoy these - Instant Pot Recipes! Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin with Honey Garlic … [Read more...]

Try a Smoothie Bowl – Red,White & Blue Recipe!

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Thanks to UNC MPH Nutrition Intern, Elise Felan for putting this together. It's so fun and delicious. Try it out!! I really like a smoothie bowl because it is just as easy as making a drinkable smoothie, but is more filling because you can put toppings on it! All you have to do for this recipe is gather your ingredients, blend them up and top with whatever you think will taste good! Let's Take a look at the ingredients - Acai is a unique ingredient that is used … [Read more...]

Plant Based Diets for Cancer Survivors: Webinar Recording and Take Home Points!

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Last week I presented my Plant Based Diets for Cancer Survivors webinar. It was AWESOME and all the participants were really great. I think it was my largest webinar group yet and I loved all the questions and comments in the chat. It was so fun, almost like we were all in a room together talking!  One of the comments from a participant was: "This is the best presentation I have ever seen on nutrition. Julie is down to earth, great presentation and I can't wait to … [Read more...]

Summer Veggies Cooking Class Recipes and Upcoming Classes!

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I hosted my second Cook to Thrive! Virtual Survivorship Cooking Class. It was a blast! Thanks to everyone who joined and a big shout out to Nutrition Intern Elise who helped do most of the planning for the class. This month we used recipes from the Eating Well Through Cancer cookbook, which is one of my favorites. And thanks to a grant from the Clemmons Community Foundation, any local survivor is welcome to call our office to get a free copy! If you're not local, you can … [Read more...]

Webinar and Cooking Class Recordings and NEW PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT!

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First of all, I want to make sure everyone has the links for my June Webinar and Cooking Class. The theme of the month is Herbs & Spices! Benefits of Culinary Herbs & Spices Nutrition Webinar In this webinar, Julie and Nutrition Intern, Elise, share why culinary herbs and spices are good for health and flavor, and discuss the specific nutritional benefit of a several herbs and spices. Cook to Thrive! Survivorship Cooking Class In the June cooking class, I … [Read more...]

Chickpea Curry Recipe!

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Curry is a great dish that can help to incorporate both herbs and spices into your eating pattern.  This curry recipe is one that is really basic and has lots of room for you to get creative and add more vegetables or herbs & spices to your liking! I love it because it is quick, super simple and the ingredients are available at most any grocery store. Here are some of my tips when making this recipe:  Serving suggestion: brown rice. Add cilantro … [Read more...]

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