Welcome to post #6 in my "Is my food safe?" series! If you missed any of the others, you can find links and the webinar recording on this page. I know you all have heard about genetically modified foods or GMOs. They might seem scary, but I'm here to tell you why you don't need to worry about them! Lets start by understanding the genetic engineering process... What does Genetically Modified Mean? Genetically modified organism (GMO) is a plant that had a tweak in … [Read more...]
Is my Food Safe? Antibiotics in Food
Welcome to post #5 in my "Is my food safe?" series! If you missed any of the others, you can find links and the webinar recording on this page. Today we are discussing antibiotics. Why are they used in our animal products and how does that effect us?? Why Antibiotics are used? Antibiotics are used in farming to prevent livestock from getting sick and dying. Without antibiotics animals could get sick and die and their meat, milk or eggs would never be part of the food … [Read more...]
Is my Food Safe? Hormones in Food
Welcome to post #4 in the "Is my food safe?" series! If you missed any of the others, you can find links and the webinar recording on this page. In this post I will be going over what hormones are and why they're in our food! There is debate (and I'm sure you have heard someone say this before!) that this is linked to cancer risk. But, the BOTTOM LINE is that this is false! There is no research that backs this statement up and far more evidence that cancer is impacted by … [Read more...]
Is my Food Safe?: Preservatives and Cancer
Did you know that I recently did a webinar on this topic, and other questions related to whether our food supply is safe? Check it out here: Is My Food Safe? FREE WEBINAR!. THE TRUTH IS THAT OUR FOOD SUPPLY IS THE SAFEST IT HAS EVER BEEN. I have said this before (check out my previous posts on microplastics and food additives), but it's important to say it again! Between the USDA and the DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services), which includes the FDA and the CDC, … [Read more...]
Is My Food Safe? FREE WEBINAR!
Our April nutrition webinar discusses the safety of the US Food Supply. Many people are confused by why various techniques or additives are in our foods. Which ingredients should we watch out for on the ingredient list? Should we avoid everything that is chemical sounding? Join Julie Lanford, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN, The Cancer Dietitian, for this important discussion where she will break it down for you in to practical, and doable steps for making choices at the grocery store. You … [Read more...]
Gut Health Post #4: That’s a Wrap!
Welcome to post #4, the FINAL in my 4-part Gut Health series! I honored colon cancer awareness month by sharing updated information regarding nutrition and food for a healthy colon. Find post #1 (Gut Health Post #1: The Ins & Outs) here; and post #2 A Happy Gut is a Happy Life here and post #3 (Gut Health Post #3: Feel as Good as it Tastes!) here! [FYI I presented an hour long webinar discussing this topic, and you can find the recording and suggested resources … [Read more...]
2 Events – Don’t Miss Out!
I wanted to make sure you knew about 2 events I'm hosting this month! First - as a collaboration with Hirsch Wellness, I'm hosting another Wellness Wednesday! These offer you ideas on how to enhance your overall health and wellness, to complement your nutrition strategy. April's speakers will discuss EFT tapping (helps with relaxation) and basic drawing (can't do it wrong!). Second - my next Nutrition Webinar will be on Thursday, April 21st at 8pm. We will do a discussion … [Read more...]
Gut Health Post #3: Feel as Good as it Tastes!
Welcome to post #3 in my 4-part Gut Health series! I am honoring colon cancer awareness month by sharing updated information regarding nutrition and food for a healthy colon. Find post #1 (Gut Health Post #1: The Ins & Outs) here; and post #2 A Happy Gut is a Happy Life here! [FYI I presented an hour long webinar discussing this topic, and you can find the recording and suggested resources here: www.cancerdietitian.com/guthealth.] Today’s topic explains how to … [Read more...]
Gut Health Post #2, A Happy Gut is a Happy Life
Welcome to post #2 in my 4-part Gut Health series! I am honoring colon cancer awareness month by sharing updated information regarding nutrition and food for a healthy colon. Find post #1 (Gut Health Post #1: The Ins & Outs) here! [FYI I presented an hour long webinar discussing this topic, and you can find the recording and suggested resources here: www.cancerdietitian.com/guthealth.] Today’s topic explains how we determine gut health, and how prebiotics and … [Read more...]
Gut Health Post #1: The Ins & Outs
Welcome to post #1 in my 4-part Gut Health series! I am honoring colon cancer awareness month by sharing updated information regarding nutrition and food for a healthy colon. [FYI I presented an hour long webinar discussing this topic, and you can find the recording and suggested resources here: www.cancerdietitian.com/guthealth.] Today's topic is an overview regarding the basics of gut health, including understanding what the "microbiome" is and how digestion works. Let's … [Read more...]
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