In case you missed my article on this topic a few weeks ago, you'll want to check it out: When Someone Has Poor Appetite: Tips for Making Nutrition Supplement Drinks Taste Good Today's recipe is another smoothie idea to use with nutrition supplement drinks (like Ensure, Boost, Carnation Instant Breakfast or store brand drink). I love this one because it's a great way to take a canned/boxed nutrition drink and add some fresh ingredients that will provide extra nutrition … [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...]
Salad in a Jar Recipe and Weekday Meal Plan
This is a tip I learned from Chef Megan Hutton. We contracted her to come teach a few cooking sessions in our Mindful Eating Program this past fall. I couldn't believe it when she told us that we could make salad several days ahead of time. Brilliant!! As most people do with a new recipe...I went home and didn't even try it. UNTIL last week. And when I posted it on my facebook page, I knew instantly I would have to blog about it. People asked for the recipe, the order of … [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...]
Quick Q&A: Is Molasses Healthy? What about Black Strap Molasses?
Maybe you've wondered about recipes calling for molasses. Is it healthy? Could you add it to recipes or replace sugar with it? Here's a quick Q&A about molasses, put together by my current dietetic intern, Alexis! What is Molasses? Molasses is a byproduct of the process of boiling down either the sugar cane plant or beet sugar plant. Molasses is syrup that has been "squeezed" from the plant and then centrifuged to release the sugar crystals. The molasses produced from … [Read more...]
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