Protein is a hot topic these days! Everyone seems to be told they need to have a "high protein diet". That they need "more, more, more protein." But that's not actually what nutrition science shows! First off, I want to remind you that more protein is not necessarily better. What we are looking for with protein is a quality source, and making sure that you are having it spread throughout the day, and not just loaded up in your dinner meal. The truth is that you … [Read more...]
Nutrition and Cancer 101: The Basics
I've had a lot of new subscribers recently and realized that my writing has been pretty sparse. I've been doing lots of webinars and creating handouts and presentations for healthcare providers (SIDE NOTE: check out my membership program if you're a dietitian or healthcare provider! - https://www.cancernutritioncoach.com/), but blog posts have been hard to come by. I decided to do this topic to catch the newbie's up to speed, and to give a good reminder to all of you regulars! … [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...]
Coconut Oil Part 2! Follow-up and more discussion.
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...]
Tips for When Someone Has Poor Appetite
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...]
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