8 staple foods to keep in the pantry
Stocking the kitchen with a few basic staples make those inevitable ‘what to cook for dinner’ moments less stressful. Below are some of the foods I try to keep on hand in my kitchen so that I am guaranteed a healthy meal at a moment’s notice. Olive oil Olive oil is a great all-purpose […]
Sugar and Cancer: The Truth
Humans need sugar, but not too much! Sugar is sweet, full of calories, and a very simple form of a carbohydrate that is quite easily digested and used efficiently by the body for it’s important metabolic needs. Too much, however, is unnecessary. Yet in todays world, getting too much is becoming too easy. Sugar is […]
Cancer Cachexia Explained
Nutrition is one of the few things you can control when dealing with cancer, so why are so many cancer patients dying from malnutrition? Taking the initiative to optimize nutritional intake and to seek nutritional counseling will empower you and your loved ones to make a difference in response to treatment and overall quality of […]
Nutritional Counseling During Cancer Treatment
We know that nutritional coaching helps people live a healthier life. People turn to dietitians every day to lose weight, manage their diabetes, and keep conditions like Crohn’s under control. What about cancer? When people think of cancer, they think of the nausea, vomiting, and taste changes of chemo. While we all know cancer patients are […]
Fasting and Cancer
Several years ago, a study suggested that fasting – avoiding most or all calories – for a short time before receiving cancer chemotherapy may enable the treatment to kill cancer cells more effectively. This study was conducted in mice, not people. We do not know if what happened in mice would happen in people with cancer. […]
BPAs in Canned Food: Cause for Concern?
What is BPA? BPA, or bisphenol A, is a chemical used in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins that has come under scrutiny for potential harmful health effects. Developed as a synthetic estrogen in the 1890s and granted GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status by the FDA in 1963, it is widely present in both food […]
May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
Helpful Tips for Preventing Skin Cancer/Melanoma • Protect yourself from the sun’s UV rays. Wear clothing to protect as much skin possible, including long sleeves, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses • Limit direct sun exposure during midday, seeking areas of shade. UV rays are strongest between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm • […]
Nutrition Counseling During Cancer Treatment
Nutrition counseling has a tremendous value in helping patients and caregivers develop and manage a healthy nutrition plan. Nutrition counseling before, during, and after cancer treatment can improve treatment outcomes. What does that mean? Cancer patients who get the nutrition support they need are more likely to stay at work longer, have the energy to […]
The FODMAP Diet
“FODMAP” is actually an acronym representing a diet protocol now being used to treat irritable bowel syndrome, gas and bloating. So what exactly is a FODMAP, who should follow a low FODMAP diet, does it actually work, and is there any reason a cancer patient should follow a low FODMAP diet? What are FODMAPS […]
Okra: A Southern Favorite
Okra is a southern American favorite and is also a staple in African, Indian, and Caribbean cuisine. Hearty okra is grows with resilience and provides more hunger-satiating protein that most plant foods — making it a key crop for many poor areas of the world. Okra has many characteristics that make it extremely health promoting. […]