We had a great session last night, with guest Dietitian, Jane Anderson Weiss, as she shared with us how to get started with Mindful Eating. We covered the following topics: What are the benefits of mindful eating?How is mindful eating part of mindfulness?What is mindful eating?5 Tips for eating mindfullyRaisin meditationQ&A Here's the recording: Two resources that Jane shared are: Hunger/Fullness "satiety" scaleSometimes, patients say they can’t stop eating … [Read more...]
3 Important Program Updates from Your Cancer Dietitian!
I wanted to make you aware of these 3 (well, I guess it's really 4!) programs/resources that I think you might enjoy! 1. Eat the Rainbow WINTER EDITION! I am so excited to announce that our next Eat the Rainbow Fruit & Veggie Challenge will start Monday, Nov 29th and take you through Valentine's Day! Intern Kate worked hard on updating the information and we have some new recipes to go with what produce is available in winter. You don't want to miss this! Get more … [Read more...]
Make Ahead Holiday Recipes to Keep Celebrating First and Stress Last
What’s Most Important About Holiday Meals? MEALS SHOULD: be fun be delicious nourish your body & soul not be focused on nutrition content (keep conversation away from how "healthy" or "not healthy" the food is. Just eat and enjoy!!) Here’s the truth: YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO OVEREAT SOMETIMES! Our bodies are made to go through feast as well as famine. We should feast (“eat too much”) sometimes. Holidays being the perfect example!There will be times that we eat … [Read more...]
Is My Food Safe?: Additives and Preservatives
Welcome to a new series called Is My Food Safe? I’ll feature topics regarding pollutants, additives, GMO’s, artificial sugars, and much more so you can rest easy when choosing foods to nourish your body. If you missed the last one on microplastics in seafood, you can check it out here! First of all, I said this last time and it's important to say it again! THE TRUTH IS THAT OUR FOOD SUPPLY IS THE SAFEST IT HAS EVER BEEN. Between the USDA and the DHHS (Department of … [Read more...]
Is My Food Safe?: Are Microplastics In Seafood Concerning?
Welcome to a new series called Is My Food Safe? I’ll feature topics regarding pollutants, additives, GMO’s, artificial sugars, and much more so you can rest easy when choosing foods to nourish your body. First of all, I think it's really important to put all of these topics into perspective. The truth is that our food supply is the safest it has ever been. Between the USDA and the DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services), which includes the FDA and the CDC, … [Read more...]
The Scoop on Being a Cancer Dietitian with Caitlin Benda, MBA, RDN, CSO
Episode 1 The field of oncology dietetics is quickly growing and there is always new information to be discussed. Over the summer, I had Intern Amber work on creating a series of interview topics to address common questions that RD2B's and practicing dietitians have about oncology dietetics. I am happy to announce we had our first interview yesterday with Caitlin Benda, MBA, RDN, CSO, an oncology dietitian manager and past chair of the Oncology Nutrition Practice Group. … [Read more...]
Choose your milk: Hormones, Antibiotics, and Pasteurization Part 2
In the last post, we covered hormones and antibiotics in milk. At this point, the science suggests that the synthetic hormones and antibiotics that are used with many milk-producing cows do not cause cancer or other health problems. If you choose to avoid those, there is no risk if you prefer to drink milk without added hormones or antibiotics. It’s a different story when it comes to pasteurization! Pasteurization There are a lot of people now who are proponents of … [Read more...]
Choose your Milk: Hormones, Antibiotics, and Pasteurization Part 1
I know there is a lot of talk about milk. Do the added hormones cause kids to start puberty early? Should I drink unpasteurized milk, and what about antibiotics? What about organic milk? It can be very confusing, especially as the prices of food go up and you’re trying to keep your budget. WHAT ARE THE FACTS? HORMONES AND ANTIBIOTICS Many people feel that the more natural something is, the better it is for youIn some cases, this is … [Read more...]
What Foods Support The Immune System?
We wrapped up our ongoing immunity series - at least for now! This is the handy page where you can find all blog postings, the immunity webinar, and other resources related to immunity and nutrition. As a friendly reminder - there's no one food that can boost your immune system! Everything works together! Some foods can support your immune system but remember a single food can not boost your immune system. It is important to have a healthy diet to feed your immune system as a … [Read more...]
Is Apple Cider Vinegar Good For You?
There are claims out there that apple cider vinegar (ACV if you want to sound like an insider!) is the "cure all" and should be consumed everyday to help with certain health issues. But is it really a "cure all" and is it just that easy? In this post we will discuss what ACV is, what it claims to do, and which claims are true. What Is ACV? When the glucose in apple juice is fermented by yeast and bacteria, the product is acetic acid, or vinegar. Some will claim that … [Read more...]
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