When most women think about cancer, they think PINK for breast cancer. It's true that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. However, there are other female and non gender specific cancers that women need to have on their health radar as well! The good news is that for many cancers we have good information on how to reduce risk and therefore delay or prevent a diagnosis of cancer. Here are 3 important things that all women need to know about cancer … [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...]
What is Teff? Info and Recipes for this Whole Grain!
While giving my "Fighting Cancer With Your Fork" seminars, I highlight the American Institute for Cancer Research's Foods that Fight Cancer list. Included on that list is Whole Grains. During this part of my talk, I encourage participants to branch out and try some new grains. There are so many different kinds that many have never tried! Teff is one of those that most people haven't tried. I first found Teff while walking the aisles of our local grocery store. I was looking for … [Read more...]
Brussels Sprouts for Cancer Prevention – A Fool Proof Recipe
Aaah, brussels sprouts. I just learned that it is brusselS sprouts! I kind of feel sorry for them. Not only do they have a commonly misspelled name, most people don't like them. They're small. And they're green. The first time I tried to cook them, they turned out gross and bitter. That was probably in the year 2000 (any Conan O'Brien fans out there??). Anyway - more recently (10ish years later) I've stir fried them. Or "steam fried" them, which tastes pretty good. But I … [Read more...]
Tip #3: Cancer Prevention for Women and Recipe!
Click here to see the first two Cancer Prevention Tips for Women! 3. Get Screened!! I cannot say enough about the importance of screening. For example, colorectal cancer is considered THE MOST PREVENTABLE CANCER because a screening colonoscopy can usually find a pre-cancerous polyp before it turns into cancer. Unfortunately, many women are not getting this important screening. Here is a list of screenings for various cancers and when women should get them: Breast Cancer - All … [Read more...]
