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Cancer Nutrition Truths: Julie’s Favorite Resources and Fact Sheets

September 23, 2014 By Julie Lanford MPH, RD, CSO, LDN

You only have so much mental energy, so why waste it on the myths or unknowns about cancer? Let's start with the proven truths and move on from there. For anyone who missed it, here is a link to the recording of my Cancer Nutrition Truths webinar: https://www.anymeeting.com/WebConference-beta/RecordingDefault.aspx?c_psrid=E054D786864B. In fact, if you missed the Cancer Nutrition Myths webinar, you can check that out here: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hot Topics, Julie's Favorite Resources Tagged With: cancer, diet, dietitian, evidence, facts, fighting, food, nutrition, nutritionist, printable

Easy Breakfast From Anne: Breakfast Quiche Recipe!

September 17, 2014 By Julie Lanford MPH, RD, CSO, LDN

Introductions from Anne Hello! My name is Anne Smith and I am the newest RD on the block. I just passed my registered dietitian exam mid summer and I couldn't be more excited! I have, in part, Julie to thank for it! After a 2 week community rotation with her and Cancer Services, I felt more confident and  ecstatic to start my career as a dietitian! I currently work as a clinical RD in Raleigh and I am loving every minute of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast, Recipes Tagged With: cancer, dietitian, Eggs, fighting, health, nutritionist, prevention, quiche, recipe, survivor

What is an Optimal Breakfast?

August 31, 2014 By Julie Lanford MPH, RD, CSO, LDN

First off, I feel that it's important for me to say ... ANY BREAKFAST IS BETTER THAN NO BREAKFAST! Of course, there's always qualifiers... but the point is that you really should not skip breakfast. Why? There are lots of reasons, but here are a few of the things that we have evidence for, regarding the benefits of breakfast: From this 2009 review article in the Cambridge Journals: "The evidence indicates that breakfast consumption is more beneficial than skipping … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Meal Planning Tagged With: breakfast, cancer, carbohydrate, carbs, diet, fighting, health, nutrition, Paleo, protein

Coffee: Cancer Fighting or Breakfast Don’t??

August 29, 2014 By Julie Lanford MPH, RD, CSO, LDN

I promise to cover more details and evidence regarding breakfast. I realize that I was going to do it with the next post, but I wanted to add a spontaneous short topic update that was spurred on by a my facebook page follower. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Q: What are your thoughts on cancer patients drinking coffee? Can it reactivate cancer cells??A: Nope. Coffee (in moderation, like 18 ounces or less a day) is perfectly fine. Caffeine helps stimulate brain cells which might help … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beverages Tagged With: cancer, coffee, diet, fighting, Green, health, nutrition, phytochemicals, tea, webinar

Does Sugar Feed Cancer? It’s not a simple question!!

June 24, 2014 By Julie Lanford MPH, RD, CSO, LDN

Many people have heard the statement that "sugar feeds cancer". I have had patients whose friends, family or other source told them to completely avoid sugar. I've even heard some well-intentioned, but somewhat misguided health professionals tell this to patients! This series of posts will hopefully set the record straight regarding what we know about sugar and cancer. The Facts About Sugar and Cancer Our bodies need sugar, specifically glucose, for energy. Every … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Does Sugar Feed Cancer?, Hot Topics, Myth Busting Tagged With: blood, cancer, diet, feeds, fighting, glucose, health, insulin, nutrition, sugar

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