A diet rich in soy and whey protein, found in products such as soy milk and low-fat yogurt, has been shown to reduce breast cancer incidence in rats. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) When I give seminars or discuss topics online, I get a lot of questions about various popular diets and what I think of them. Almost any "diet program" will have something good to it. That's where I start, so that I don't jump right into offending anyone! However, just about all commercial diet … [Read more...]
Feedback on Gluten-Free Diets: Comments from Nutrition Experts!
You all know that Registered Dietitians (RD) are nutrition experts! Not only that, but there are a certain group of dietitians who focus specifically on oncology (cancer). Those of us who work with cancer clients and have passed an exam are called Board Certified Specialists in Oncology Nutrition (CSO). Before I wrote my gluten article (Is a Gluten-Free Diet for Everyone? Should I be on it?, I asked for feedback from other RD's who work with cancer clients. I loved this statistic … [Read more...]
