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...]
Resolution Rehab: Turn your New Year’s good intentions into reality!
Do your resolutions need a rehab? Last article I discussed why I am not a big fan of New Year's Resolutions. In order for any attempt at changing behavior to be effective, the intention needs to be specific and realistic. Always run them by a friend, since they can help you identify if your goal is realistic or you or not. When you first make a change, it is essential that you start with an achievable (read: EASY!) short term goal. These would be ones that you would achieve … [Read more...]
Amount of Protein In Various Foods: Charts and Lists!
As far as I can tell, everyone loves a chart or a list! In the past, I wrote a series of articles on protein needs. Today’s topic builds these other two: How Much Protein Do I Need? How much protein should you have at breakfast? This time, I am providing you with information on how much protein are in various foods. First off, I want to remind you that more protein is not necessarily better. What we are looking for with protein is a quality source, and making sure that … [Read more...]
Delicious Holiday Recipes Healthified!
Last week I hosted a reunion for my Cancer Transitions graduates. I always feed the group when they come and whenever possible, I love to do homemade food and be able to show off healthy and delicious recipes. This time we (Intern Angeli and I) did the holiday edition! Our menu included: Crock pot chicken (SO delicious - it's moist just like rotisserie and so easy to do in your crockpot!) Chef Angeli's Couscous with veggies Healthified Spinach Dip Ginger citrus … [Read more...]
Q&A: What do you recommend for meals to prep at the beginning of the week to freeze for later?
This question came from a friend of mine. By the time I put my response together, I figured it might be useful to other readers! Do you have any recommended recipes for meals to prep at the beginning of the week, freeze, and heat when I don't have time to make dinner or lunch? Here are the recipes I emailed back to her! Recipes that can freeze well... Chicken Enchiladas Black bean and butternut squash enchiladas (you can use sweet potato in place of butternut … [Read more...]
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