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Why You Should Stop Saying “Sugar Feeds Cancer”

August 12, 2015 By Julie Lanford MPH, RD, CSO, LDN

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...]

Filed Under: Cancer Diets, Does Sugar Feed Cancer?, Hot Topics, Myth Busting Tagged With: anti-cancer, breast cancer, cancer, Cancer Fighting, cancer nutrition, cancer prevention, diet, foods, health, myths, sugar

Coconut Oil Part 2! Follow-up and more discussion.

February 6, 2015 By Julie Lanford MPH, RD, CSO, LDN

We had a good response to the last article on coconut oil! The responses actually had us (mainly Lora!) doing even more digging into what we know and don't know about coconut oil, it's composition and how different fats break down in the body. I think it's important to remember that there are times that we do not know the answer. In those times, we have to make our most educated "best guess" and move on. My choice might not be your choice. That's ok. We don't have to spend all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hot Topics, Myth Busting Tagged With: cancer, canola, coconut, diet, extra, fat, health, mcfa, nutrition, oil, Olive, vegetable, virgin

Tips for When Someone Has Poor Appetite

January 23, 2015 By Julie Lanford MPH, RD, CSO, LDN

When Someone Has Poor Appetite Poor appetite is common with cancer treatments between the fatigue and the side effects. Here are some tips to help you or your loved ones deal with poor appetite. Remember Why You Need Nutrition Feel better Increase energy and strength Maintain healthy weight Tolerate treatment side effects better Recover and heal as quickly as possible Follow These Tips Eat 5-6 small meals so you don't get too tired Try to be physically … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beverages, Cancer Diets Tagged With: Boost, cancer, Carnation Instant Breakfast, Ensure, food, nutrition, Nutrition Supplement Drink, Poor Appetite, recipe

2015 Thoughts and “Diet” Review

January 7, 2015 By Julie Lanford MPH, RD, CSO, LDN

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! Here is a photo of a piece of my time over our break. We had a great evening at the beach running from the waves and watching the sunset. As I write my first post of 2015, I can't help but think of all the social media posts and talk about resolutions, diets and hopes for the coming year. I will start this article with this caution: Diets can harm you. Yes, they can cause some physical side effects, but I think the biggest risk … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hot Topics Tagged With: cancer, DASH, diet plans, food, health, nutrition, resolution, survivor

Thanksgiving Recipes and Homemade Potpourri. Just in Time!

November 25, 2014 By Julie Lanford MPH, RD, CSO, LDN

For a list of some of my favorite holiday recipes, check out this page: Below is my current favorite cranberry sauce recipe. I hope you like it! Cancer Fighting Cranberries: According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, Cranberries have the following beneficial phytochemicals: Flavonoids, including anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins and flavonols Ursolic acid Benzoic acid and hydroxycinnamic acid In addition, they're a great source of fiber and vitamin … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cancer Prevention, Recipes Tagged With: cancer, cranberry, diet, healthy, nutrition, recipe, sauce, thanksgiving

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