In case you missed my article on this topic a few weeks ago, you'll want to check it out: When Someone Has Poor Appetite: Tips for Making Nutrition Supplement Drinks Taste Good Today's recipe is another smoothie idea to use with nutrition supplement drinks (like Ensure, Boost, Carnation Instant Breakfast or store brand drink). I love this one because it's a great way to take a canned/boxed nutrition drink and add some fresh ingredients that will provide extra nutrition … [Read more...]
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Curried Peanut Sauce
I have tried for years to create the perfect, restaurant quality peanut sauce, and this is absolutely the best recipe I have found! Cancer Dietitian Lora (formerly known as Intern Lora!) picked out this recipe for our "Cooking for 2" cooking class. It's so delicious! And it's from Bon Appetit, so that just sounds fancy! I hope you enjoy. FIND THE RECIPE HERE! Simple ingredients. Simple process. Delicious results! FIND THE RECIPE HERE! … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Diet vs. Plant-Based Diet Survivor Cooking Class Recipes!
On March 10th, I taught another one of my Cook to Thrive! survivor cooking classes with the help of Cancer Dietitian Lora (formerly known as Intern Lora!). Turns out, it was the "last class before coronavirus canceled everything"! Since then I have been working to transition the our Cancer Services education and survivorship team to deliver information all from online and phone. For Cancer Services, I have also been working to create weekly emails that offer our clients … [Read more...]
Should I Drink Rice Milk? Is it Healthy?
SIDE NOTE: I just wanted to let you know that I will be leading a breakout session for Stupid Cancer's annual conference, CancerCON, this coming weekend. If you're going to be there, let me know! My session is Sunday at 10:15am titled "Optimizing Your Nutrition." This session will not be recorded, but I'll be sure to share the key points via blog posts coming up in the next few weeks! And maybe do a webinar for anyone interested. How Does Rice Milk Measure Up? This is a … [Read more...]
Organic Food and Cancer: Do pesticides cause cancer? Can I wash them off with soap?
I have written on this topic multiple times and the bottom line does not change: ANY VEGETABLE IS BETTER THAN NO VEGETABLE! Conventionally grown produce is good for you and you are encouraged to consume 4-5 cups of fruits + veggies a day. If you want to choose organic, go ahead but it is not necessary for a healthy diet." It is generally recognized that the health benefits of consuming any type of fresh fruits and vegetables outweighs any potential health risk. BACKGROUND When it … [Read more...]
