I am VERY excited to announce that The Cancer Dietitian has a new program to offer! It's called Nutrition After Cancer: What to Eat, What to Avoid and it's a Survivor Diet educational series delivered to your email box! Thanks to the help of my dietetic intern, Jacqie Shoe, and her co-interns in the Virginia Tech dietetic internship program, it is now available for you to sign up! If you're tired of wondering what you should and should not be eating as a cancer survivor, … [Read more...]
The Truth about Turmeric, Spices & Cancer
Spices Are Plant Foods! In my past blogs I have emphasized the importance of phytochemicals (which come from plant foods) in reducing risk for cancer. Spices are another great source of phytochemicals. All different types of spices are beneficial: cinnamon, oregano, basil, curry, rosemary, ginger, etc. There seem to be a lot of talk online and through word of mouth about how different spices can "kill cancer." Specifically, turmeric gets named a lot and I have clients who … [Read more...]
Soy Foods and Cancer
Soy Foods and Cancer: Soy foods and cancer is a hot topic. I got a lot of response from readers, listeners and clients on this topic! HERE'S A PRINTABLE HANDOUT ON SOY AND BREAST CANCER! The Facts About Soy and Hormones: Most of the controversy over soy and cancer has to do with the fact that soy is one of the best sources of isoflavones, phytochemicals classified as phytoestrogens. A phytoestrogen is a plant chemical with a similar shape to estrogen, therefore allowing it … [Read more...]
Simple Choices Each Day Can Enhance Bowel Health
In my last post I talked about my 7 daily habits for bowel regularity to prevent and manage constipation. And I also shared my favorite fiber, for anyone who can't seem to get enough in daily foods. Konsyl is a brand I use that offers psyllium husk fiber with no added sugars or artificial sweeteners. (FYI since there isn't anything to make it taste good, you will prob need to mix it with some juice or other flavored beverage and follow it with 2 big glasses of water!) I … [Read more...]
7 Daily Habits for Bowel Regularity: Preventing and Managing Constipation
If you jumped over here from the email to find out what fiber I recommend - here's the link! It's funny because we're all embarrassed to talk about our bowel habits, even though we ALL HAVE THEM! Ok, not everyone is embarrassed. I remember a certain episode on Oprah (probably with my least favorite Dr. in America if you know what I mean : - P ), where there was a lot of poop talk. Size, shape, etc. I will NOT go into all that! Actually I always make my patients feel … [Read more...]
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