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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

Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Recipe for Greek-Style Kale Salad

March 27, 2013 By Julie Lanford MPH, RD, CSO, LDN

I shared on facebook last week that I was learning about the anti-inflammatory diet at a meeting of local Oncology Dietitians.Wow - I had a lot of interest! Followers wanted to know more and find out what it is. This article will at least get you started and we can explore together what it means and how it might benefit you. Dr. Weil's Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid I love this picture! I think it gives a good idea to how much of each type of food you should be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cancer Diets, Cancer Prevention, Recipes Tagged With: anti, diet, food, foods, inflammation, nutrition

Berry Compote: A Cancer Fighting Topping for Your Pancakes!

March 7, 2012 By Julie Lanford MPH, RD, CSO, LDN

Berries are one of the top 12 cancer fighting foods. I've written on blueberries in the past. The American Institute for Cancer Research covers cranberries in this article. All types of berries are really good for you! Strawberries, raspberries and blackberries have many phytochemicals ("cancer phyters"). I love to share practical ways to include cancer fighting foods into daily eating. Berry compote is a great thing to add to pancakes, waffles or oatmeal and it's really easy. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cancer Diets, Cancer Prevention, Recipes Tagged With: berries, cancer, diet, foods, nutrition, prevention

Cancer Fighting Whole Grains and Couscous Recipe!

March 17, 2009 By Julie Lanford MPH, RD, CSO, LDN

"Why bother eating whole grains anyway? White bread and white rice are so good. Whole wheat bread, brown rice and whole grain pasta can be so bitter and gritty, yuck! " That is the argument I hear often! Most people really want to eat white grains and still get the benefit of whole grains! What is a Whole Grain? The term "whole grain" means that all three parts of the grain (germ, bran and endosperm) are included. Refined, or "white" grains usually have the bran and germ … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cancer Prevention, Recipes Tagged With: cancer, couscous, diet, foods, phytochemicals, prevention

Foods to Support Immunity and Cut Cancer Risk

January 27, 2009 By Julie Lanford MPH, RD, CSO, LDN

I often hear people say that there's nothing they can do about getting cancer because it's all genetic anyway.  While some cancers are solely based on genetics, most aren't! (Click here to read how your personal choices interact with your genetics) Cancer and Genetics Only 5-10% of all cancers are associated with having a family history of cancer. That's it! The rest of cancers are related to things our body is exposed to during our lifetime. That's why most people develop … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cancer Diets, Cancer Prevention, Education, Recipes Tagged With: anti-cancer, cancer, foods, immune system, immunity

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