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...]
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...]
Q&A: Since coconut oil is high in saturated fat, should I just avoid it?
After the olive oil article Lora wrote last week, we had a question about coconut oil from a reader on my facebook page. So we decided coconut oil would be a good topic for the next Q&A! Don't forget about our seminar this Thursday evening at Cancer Services' office in Winston-Salem. Cancer Nutrition Myths and Truths: Thursday 1/29 at 5:30pm. We will be demonstrating and tasting 3 recipes and giving you some of the ingredients for you to take home and try yourself. We'd … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Recipes and Homemade Potpourri. Just in Time!
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...]
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