Happy 4th of July!! Welcome to Week 4 of the Eat the Rainbow Fruit and Veggie Challenge!  Report last week's Fruit & Veggie intake here! Are you in need of a healthy recipe to serve your friends and family for the 4th of July? Look back at last week's salad-in-a-jar recipe as a side for your main course! TODAYS TOPIC Today's topic is carbs! The group also asked if we would round up some of the recipes shared on the Eat the Rainbow Facebook Group Page. You … [Read more...]

Welcome to Week 3 of the Eat the Rainbow Fruit and Veggie Challenge!  HERE IS THE LINK TO REPORT YOUR FRUIT AND VEGGIES FOR LAST WEEK! Program Updates! Don't forget to keep track of which meals and/or snacks you include a fruit or veggie and complete the tracking form weekly. We keep your responses anonymous and it helps me tailor our information to your needs! All are invited to join the Eat the Rainbow Facebook page! If you haven't already, just click here and … [Read more...]

Welcome to Week 2 of the Eat the Rainbow Fruit and Veggie Challenge!  You made it a full week into our challenge! As part of our challenge, I am asking you to keep track of your fruit and vegetable intake. At the end of each week, you can submit your intake via this form! I don't need you to track everything you eat, just when you eat fruits/veggies during the day. Use an app on your phone or a simple piece of paper with a pen. I often use this printable form to … [Read more...]

Welcome to Week 1 of the Eat the Rainbow Fruit and Veggie Challenge! This is a 12-week challenge focused on what you CAN eat instead of what you can't. By now, you have likely been told to “eat more fruits and vegetables” countless times by friends, doctors, dietitians, etc. But have they ever explained why eating more fruits and vegetables is beneficial for a cancer survivor? What about how to add more fruits and vegetables into your diet? Lastly, with all of the conflicting … [Read more...]