Nutrition is a science, NOT simply an opinion! Did you know? Nutrition Science (YES! Nutrition is a Science, not an Opinion!) shows that for adults, the minimum amount of carbohydrate needed for brain functioning is 130 g/day! If you don't consume enough carbohydrate, your body is forced to produce glucose from inside your body, which is not ideal. Nutrition guidelines suggest between 45-65% of total calories/day comes from carbohydrate (202-292 g/day for for someone … [Read more...]
Myth or Truth: Does Sugar Feed Cancer?
Happy 2026 to all my Cancer Dietitian readers, new and "seasoned"! We're going to start the New Year off with some myth busting, which I know you all love! This is one of the most common questions I get. And it’s not just me. It’s oncology dietitians and treatment center employees everywhere! "Does Sugar Feed Cancer?" Here’s the bottom line: While technically there is a little bit of truth to the idea that cancer cells are nourished by glucose. However, the statement … [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...]
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...]
