In order to best plan for 2021 programs (and beyond!!), I am asking for your help! To make sure we continue to meet the needs of our survivors and families, please take 5 minutes to respond to the short survey included in this email. Your feedback will be used to determine future topics for webinars and cooking classes as well as helping us better understand our audience and what would be of most help to you. We appreciate your commitment and time! Cooking Class March … [Read more...]
[WEBINAR] Which Is Best? Organic or Conventional
In social media and popular culture, there is a big debate about which type of foods are better, organic or conventional. In this webinar, we discussed what they are, how these foods are grown, labeling, and which one is better for you. This was an informative webinar for knowing where your food comes from and what different food labels really mean. The following was discussed in the webinar.... Definitions of what organic and conventional foods areOrganic food labels and … [Read more...]
Veggies For Breakfast: Cooking Class Recipes & Recordings!
REMINDER: My next webinar is Wednesday, March 10th at 8pm ESTREGISTER HERE!Topic: Which is Best? Organic or ConventionalIn social media and popular culture, there seems to be an assumption that “Organic is Healthy.” But what does the science say? And what about foods that you can’t get organic, or are genetically engineered? We will cover all these questions and more, while giving you the most evidence-based and up to date information that will leave you feeling confident … [Read more...]
Vitamin C: More is Not Always Better!
WHAT IS IT AND WHAT DOES IT DO FOR YOUR BODY? Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin also known as ascorbic acid. Your body can not make Vitamin C so you must get it from foods. Vitamin C is important for our health for several reasons listed below! Collagen synthesis: Vitamin C works to form collagen which aids in the growth and repair of tissues throughout the body (gums, teeth, tendons, bones, etc.)Antioxidant: Vitamin C functions as an antioxidant, meaning it fights … [Read more...]
Zinc: A Mineral With A Purpose!
We had great feedback from my Nutrition & Immunity webinar that I co-presented with Leah McGrath. Many questions came through, and feedback from evaluations have propted us to write some blog posts on various nutrition & immunity topics to give you a better picture as to how it works. Zinc is our first topic on the list! Be sure you understand the basics first by watching the webinar, or reading my other articles (linked at the bottom). WHAT ZINC IS & WHAT IT … [Read more...]
[WEBINAR] Nutrition and Immunity
In this webinar, cohosted by Julie Lanford and Leah McGrath, they discuss exactly how nutrition can support or distract your immune system. They focus on food you should consider for your diet that strengthen your immune system. Then they also focus on foods that could be distracting your immune system from doing its job. The following was discussed in the webinar: Immune supporting foods/distracting foodsResearch presented about supplements and how we want nutrients from … [Read more...]
Stock the Freezer: Cooking Class Recipes & Recording!
Our January cooking class theme was Stocking the Freezer! We have two new, easy, and tasty recipes featuring items that can stocked in the freezer for easy meals! In this class, we focused on items that you can stock in the freezer for easy meal planning and preparation. We went over a recipe that can be made from freezer foods as well as a recipe that can be made and frozen for later use. Here's what we made: Enchilada Casserole This Veggie Casserole is great for a … [Read more...]
[WEBINAR] Intuitive Eating and Cancer Survivorship
In this webinar, given by Amber Thomas, she discussed what exactly intuitive eating is and information about being a more intuitive eater. She focused on mindful eating for nourishment and cancer nutrition therapy. The following was discussed in the webinar: How nutrition therapy is important for cancer survivors/patientsGeneral nutrition tips for managing food choices during cancer treatmentWhat intuitive eating is and how it helps, 10 principles of Intuitive EatingWays to … [Read more...]
Julie’s Holiday Recipes and Thoughts on Holiday Eating During a Pandemic
Well 2020 turned out to be a pretty weird/challenging/devastating/testing year. All of us have been affected in one way or another. And our holidays are likely not looking like any others in memory. For some of you, the behavior that a pandemic requires of you brings back memories of being in treatment and avoiding large gatherings and sick people, or wearing masks to protect yourself. For some of you, like me, this year has tested our resolve to find something positive in … [Read more...]
[WEBINAR] Optimizing Nutrition During Treatment: Preventing & Managing Malnutrition
In this webinar, sponsored by Enu Nutrition, I discuss strategies for meeting nutrition needs during treatment. We cover nutritional challenges, signs of malnutrition, as well as using commercial products to meet nutrition needs when food intake is difficult. We discuss the following topics: How nutrition plays a role during cancer treatment General nutrition during treatment tipsAssessing for malnutrition during cancer treatment Ways to prevent and manage … [Read more...]
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