Because I don't believe in wasting anyone's time, and I know a lot of you follow me for my no nonsense nutrition advice, I'm going to start with my bottom line up front! You're Welcome. : - ) We have a lot of great life to live and no one needs to spend endless time worrying about food or reading more than is necessary to get to the point. The Bottom Line on Intermittent Fasting There is not adequate evidence proving that intermittent fasting (any of the versions of it) … [Read more...]
Feedback on Gluten-Free Diets: Comments from Nutrition Experts!
You all know that Registered Dietitians (RD) are nutrition experts! Not only that, but there are a certain group of dietitians who focus specifically on oncology (cancer). Those of us who work with cancer clients and have passed an exam are called Board Certified Specialists in Oncology Nutrition (CSO). Before I wrote my gluten article (Is a Gluten-Free Diet for Everyone? Should I be on it?, I asked for feedback from other RD's who work with cancer clients. I loved this statistic … [Read more...]
The Dirty Dozen: When to Buy Organic
I've talked in the last two posts about what organic means and how it affects our health. This time I will finally give you the practical information about buying organic foods. Pesticides When it comes to consuming pesticides, less is better. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) looked at how many pesticides were on various fruits and vegetables. They discovered that people can lower their pesticide exposure by NINETY percent if they choose to eat the twelve least … [Read more...]
Evaluating Complementary and Alternative Therapies
It is estimated that 99% of all cancer survivors know about complementary and alternative medicine practices and up to 83% of them have participated in some form during their conventional medical care. The most frequently reported therapies are spiritual practices, relaxation therapy, imagery, exercise, lifestyle, diet and nutritional supplementation. There are many people that I meet that are interested in complementary therapies. The difference between complementary and … [Read more...]
Alternative Therapies: Are You Getting Scammed?
There are a lot of products, services, and touted cures out there when it comes to health and wellness. Cancer seems to attract a large variety of products as does weight loss. It's not uncommon to see a product advertised as a "cancer cure" or one that claims to "melt the fat off". When it's almost too good to be true, we should know that it IS too good to be true! It's not always simple to determine credibility. When it comes to cancer, there are many … [Read more...]
