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...]
Cancer Dietitian Podcast Episode 1 – Does Sugar Feed Cancer?
Friends - I have something I'm very excited to announce. I STARTED A PODCAST!! Please find me on your favorite podcast app and SUBSCRIBE and rate me (5 stars of course, hahaha!). When you subscribe and provide a review it helps my podcast become easier to find for others. Just search for 'Cancer Dietitian Podcast' and be sure to spell Dietitian with two T's! It should pull up an image that looks like this: It's been a lot of work and some great advice from others who have … [Read more...]
Why You Should Stop Saying “Sugar Feeds Cancer”
This is one of the most common questions I get! I've written on it 6 times so far (I guess this makes 7!). And it's not just me. It's oncology dietitians and treatment center employees everywhere! Here's the bottom line: Every cell in the body requires glucose for fuel, including cancer cells. So sugar does feed cancer. BUT, sugar also feeds the rest of your body and you cannot pick and choose which cells get what nutrients/fuel. For those who are going through treatment, … [Read more...]
Do Artificial Sweeteners Cause Cancer?
The Truth about Artificial Sweeteners I've covered sugar in a few recent topics. Check them out here (does sugar feed cancer?) and here (The mystery of sugar: difference between simple sugars and complex carbs). But what about artificial sweeteners? There are so many different kinds, it can get very confusing! Splenda. Saccharin. Asparatame. Acesulfame K. Stevia. Sugar alcohols. When it comes to cancer, there is a lot of controversy over artificial sweeteners and what they … [Read more...]
The Mystery of Sugar: How Your Body Digests It and the Difference Between Simple Sugars and Complex Carbs.
Check out my office for today. Not so shabby!! I'm on vacation, but doing a bit of writing today from our family cabin in Washington State. It's funny how "work" doesn't seem so hard when I'm doing it in such a beautiful location. As you may remember, my last article was to work through the fact vs. fiction of the "sugar feeds cancer" statement. If you missed it, here's the bottom line: there's nothing about the cancer that "feeds" on sugar more than any other cell in … [Read more...]
