In our current culture it seems that we constantly hear people say they are cutting out carbs or they are doing a 'low carb' diet. Keto is one of those diets that have been popular in the past few years. You might wonder, what do carbs do for your body and why are they sometimes considered 'bad'? In the webinar recording and slides below we will talk all about carbs! By the end of this webinar, you know all there is to know about eating carbs and whether they are necessary … [Read more...]
June Webinar, Cooking Class and Cancer Nutrition Q&A with Julie
First of all, it's important that I am clear about who I am and why I do what I do. Cancer disparities is one of the big reasons I choose to be a dietitian located in a non-profit agency that does not charge for programs and services. Social determinants of health is a major problem that will take all of us working together to remedy. Racial discrimination is a social determinant of health. I'm not ok with minorities and/or low income individuals having worse cancer … [Read more...]
Julie’s Delicious and Nutritious Holiday Cooking Class Recipes!
A little over a week ago I taught my last Cook to Thrive! Survivorship cooking class for 2019. It’s part of our programs at Cancer Services, the non-profit I work for. Cook to Thrive! was a series of 4 classes that I taught once a month since August. It was a lot of work, but so worth it! If you missed the recipes from some of my past classes, you can check them out here: More Salad in a Jar Recipes! Thai Chicken Salad, Greek Chickpea Salad and Pesto Salad! Taco … [Read more...]
What Kind of Peanut Butter Should I Buy?
Shopping for peanut butter can be a bit overwhelming (although it shouldn't be)! The shelves are packed with many different options and you have no idea which one to choose. What brand should you buy? Creamy or crunchy? Organic? Natural? Where do you even begin? According to the e-CFR, electronic code of federal regulations, peanut butter is described as "the food prepared by grinding shelled and roasted peanuts to which safe and suitable seasoning and stabilizing … [Read more...]
Raw Milk: Safe or Not?
Sometimes called real milk, raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized. Raw milk has become popular because some people believe it has superior nutrition and can cure ailments. But this is not true! Raw milk can be a source of bacteria that causes many food borne illnesses, including Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria. These pathogens can cause serious illness, and even death, especially in children, older adults, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. … [Read more...]
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