Myth or Truth? Avoid Soy if You Have a Hormone Positive Cancer
Myth Buster! No, eating soy foods will not cause cancer! Nor does it cause breast tissue to grow in men. Plants do not produce human estrogen. The amount of phytoestrogens (plant compounds that have estrogen-like structures) found in soy foods is extremely small when compared to the amount of human estrogen our bodies produce. The Bottom Line: Soy foods are safe to consume, even for people facing hormone positive cancers. Research has shown us that consuming moderate … [Read more...]
Carbs: A Common Sense Approach from Your Favorite Dietitian!
Nutrition is a science, NOT simply an opinion! Did you know? Nutrition Science (YES! Nutrition is a Science, not an Opinion!) shows that for adults, the minimum amount of carbohydrate needed for brain functioning is 130 g/day! If you don't consume enough carbohydrate, your body is forced to produce glucose from inside your body, which is not ideal. Nutrition guidelines suggest between 45-65% of total calories/day comes from carbohydrate (202-292 g/day for for someone … [Read more...]
Myth or Truth: Does Sugar Feed Cancer?
Happy 2026 to all my Cancer Dietitian readers, new and "seasoned"! We're going to start the New Year off with some myth busting, which I know you all love! This is one of the most common questions I get. And it’s not just me. It’s oncology dietitians and treatment center employees everywhere! "Does Sugar Feed Cancer?" Here’s the bottom line: While technically there is a little bit of truth to the idea that cancer cells are nourished by glucose. However, the statement … [Read more...]
[WEBINAR RECORDING] Mindful Eating Basics!
You are invited you to view my most recent Nutrition Webinar – Mindful Eating Basics! This webinar covers a variety of topics including: Watch the Recording Here: Let me know what questions you have! In complement with this webinar is a mindful eating email series called Nourish & Thrive: A Mindful Eating Journey for Cancer Survivors! It's a five email series to explore how mindful eating can help you rebuild trust with your body, find joy in food again, and … [Read more...]
[Webinar Recording] Plant Based Eating Made Easy!
You are invited you to view my most recent Nutrition Webinar – Plant Based Eating Made Easy! This webinar covers a variety of topics including: Watch the Recording Here: Here are the Printables I mentioned in the webinar: Favorite Recipes Worksheet Download Meal Planning Worksheet Download Let me know what questions you have! -Julie PS – if you haven’t already – be sure to subscribe to my Survivor Diet email series! … [Read more...]
Register for FREE Webinar and Eat the Rainbow Summer Edition!
Happy MAY! I am pretty excited about summer this year, growing some herbs and veggies in my home garden, and enjoying the warmer weather. I'm also planning to do some more writing, as I am fortunate to have added 2 new amazing women to my team at Cancer Services, Inc (the non profit I work for, and who makes this website possible!). One of these women is Dara Kurtz, from Crazy Perfect Life. Check out my interview with her here! Having new team members brings energy, expertise … [Read more...]
Nourish & Thrive! Self-Growth Survey
Thank you for participating in Nourish & Thrive: A Mindful Eating Journey for Cancer Survivors! Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored how mindful eating can help you reconnect with your body, find joy in food, and cultivate a sense of nourishment without guilt or restriction. As we wrap up the series, we invite you to take a few moments to complete this post-survey. This will help us understand your experience, track any changes in your mindful eating habits, and improve … [Read more...]
[Webinar Recording] Nutrition After Cancer: What to Eat, What to Avoid
You are invited you to view my most recent Nutrition Webinar – Nutrition After Cancer: What to Eat, What to Avoid. This webinar covers a variety of topics including: Watch the Recording Here: Let me know what questions you have! -Julie PS - if you haven't already - be sure to subscribe to my Survivor Diet email series! … [Read more...]
Is This Good for Me? Webinar Recording!
You are invited you to view my most recent Nutrition Webinar – Is This Good for Me? Decoding Food Packing. This webinar covers a variety of topics including: Watch the Recording Here: Let me know if you have any questions! My next webinar is March 25th!TOPIC: Nutrition After Cancer - What to Eat; What to Avoid. Register for that HERE! -Julie … [Read more...]
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