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...]
Prebiotics: Fuel for the Probiotics!
In my last 2 articles, we talked about what probiotics are and whether you should get them from food or supplement form. The other great thing about probiotics is that they not only help support your immune system, but they also help with bowel regularity, something that is important to everyone! Today our topic is prebiotics, the fuel for probiotics. What are Prebiotics? It's pretty simple! Prebiotics feed, or stimulate growth of probiotic bacteria (the good … [Read more...]
[WEBINAR] Carbs: Necessary or Not?
In our current culture it seems that we constantly hear people say they are cutting out carbs or they are doing a 'low carb' diet. Keto is one of those diets that have been popular in the past few years. You might wonder, what do carbs do for your body and why are they sometimes considered 'bad'? In the webinar recording and slides below we will talk all about carbs! By the end of this webinar, you know all there is to know about eating carbs and whether they are necessary … [Read more...]
June Webinar, Cooking Class and Cancer Nutrition Q&A with Julie
First of all, it's important that I am clear about who I am and why I do what I do. Cancer disparities is one of the big reasons I choose to be a dietitian located in a non-profit agency that does not charge for programs and services. Social determinants of health is a major problem that will take all of us working together to remedy. Racial discrimination is a social determinant of health. I'm not ok with minorities and/or low income individuals having worse cancer … [Read more...]
Julie’s Delicious and Nutritious Holiday Cooking Class Recipes!
A little over a week ago I taught my last Cook to Thrive! Survivorship cooking class for 2019. It’s part of our programs at Cancer Services, the non-profit I work for. Cook to Thrive! was a series of 4 classes that I taught once a month since August. It was a lot of work, but so worth it! If you missed the recipes from some of my past classes, you can check them out here: More Salad in a Jar Recipes! Thai Chicken Salad, Greek Chickpea Salad and Pesto Salad! Taco … [Read more...]
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