Our March cooking class theme was Treatment Side Effect Recipes! In this class, we created three easy and quick recipes to make when your cancer treatment has created unpleasant side effects. In the class, we discussed different side effects that cancer patients might experience during treatment and how the foods you eat can help those symptoms. Here's what we made: Gingerbread Muffins This muffin is super easy to make and it has one of the best-known flavors, … [Read more...]
Nutrition Options During Treatment
Thanks to Nestlé Health Science for sponsoring this post and for their support of Cancer Services! Their sponsorship will support our educational programs for survivors. In this post, I discuss tips for managing side effects that impact nutrition status and also discuss the menu of options regarding oral nutrition supplements that Nestlé Health Science offers. For many people undergoing treatment for cancer, simply coming to terms with their disease and then getting … [Read more...]
I Need Your Thoughts!
In order to best plan for 2021 programs (and beyond!!), I am asking for your help! To make sure we continue to meet the needs of our survivors and families, please take 5 minutes to respond to the short survey included in this email. Your feedback will be used to determine future topics for webinars and cooking classes as well as helping us better understand our audience and what would be of most help to you. We appreciate your commitment and time! Cooking Class March … [Read more...]
[WEBINAR] Which Is Best? Organic or Conventional
In social media and popular culture, there is a big debate about which type of foods are better, organic or conventional. In this webinar, we discussed what they are, how these foods are grown, labeling, and which one is better for you. This was an informative webinar for knowing where your food comes from and what different food labels really mean. The following was discussed in the webinar.... Definitions of what organic and conventional foods areOrganic food labels and … [Read more...]
Veggies For Breakfast: Cooking Class Recipes & Recordings!
REMINDER: My next webinar is Wednesday, March 10th at 8pm ESTREGISTER HERE!Topic: Which is Best? Organic or ConventionalIn social media and popular culture, there seems to be an assumption that “Organic is Healthy.” But what does the science say? And what about foods that you can’t get organic, or are genetically engineered? We will cover all these questions and more, while giving you the most evidence-based and up to date information that will leave you feeling confident … [Read more...]
Vitamin C: More is Not Always Better!
WHAT IS IT AND WHAT DOES IT DO FOR YOUR BODY? Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin also known as ascorbic acid. Your body can not make Vitamin C so you must get it from foods. Vitamin C is important for our health for several reasons listed below! Collagen synthesis: Vitamin C works to form collagen which aids in the growth and repair of tissues throughout the body (gums, teeth, tendons, bones, etc.)Antioxidant: Vitamin C functions as an antioxidant, meaning it fights … [Read more...]
Zinc: A Mineral With A Purpose!
We had great feedback from my Nutrition & Immunity webinar that I co-presented with Leah McGrath. Many questions came through, and feedback from evaluations have propted us to write some blog posts on various nutrition & immunity topics to give you a better picture as to how it works. Zinc is our first topic on the list! Be sure you understand the basics first by watching the webinar, or reading my other articles (linked at the bottom). WHAT ZINC IS & WHAT IT … [Read more...]
[WEBINAR] Nutrition and Immunity
In this webinar, cohosted by Julie Lanford and Leah McGrath, they discuss exactly how nutrition can support or distract your immune system. They focus on food you should consider for your diet that strengthen your immune system. Then they also focus on foods that could be distracting your immune system from doing its job. The following was discussed in the webinar: Immune supporting foods/distracting foodsResearch presented about supplements and how we want nutrients from … [Read more...]
Stock the Freezer: Cooking Class Recipes & Recording!
Our January cooking class theme was Stocking the Freezer! We have two new, easy, and tasty recipes featuring items that can stocked in the freezer for easy meals! In this class, we focused on items that you can stock in the freezer for easy meal planning and preparation. We went over a recipe that can be made from freezer foods as well as a recipe that can be made and frozen for later use. Here's what we made: Enchilada Casserole This Veggie Casserole is great for a … [Read more...]
[WEBINAR] Intuitive Eating and Cancer Survivorship
In this webinar, given by Amber Thomas, she discussed what exactly intuitive eating is and information about being a more intuitive eater. She focused on mindful eating for nourishment and cancer nutrition therapy. The following was discussed in the webinar: How nutrition therapy is important for cancer survivors/patientsGeneral nutrition tips for managing food choices during cancer treatmentWhat intuitive eating is and how it helps, 10 principles of Intuitive EatingWays to … [Read more...]
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