Recipes for Managing Side Effects: Apple Pie Protein Oatmeal
Recipes for Managing Side Effects Series: Acid Reflux Acid reflux is a fairly common and very bothersome side effect that can leave you with not only a reduced desire to eat, but also a bad night’s sleep and a sore throat. For managing acid reflux, there are certain foods that are more likely to trigger […]
Science Nook: Habitual Preoperative Fiber Intake and Complications After CRC Surgery
by Jenna Koroly, MS, RD, CSOWM, CDN With surgery being the most common treatment for those with colorectal cancer (CRC), decreasing risk of post-surgical complications is key [Brouwer et al., 2018 as cited in reference i]. Research suggests that post-surgical complications may in part be related to impaired gut health [Stavrou et al., 2017 and […]
Recipes for Chronic Disease Management: “Not Your Carnival” Caramel Apple
Recipes for Managing Chronic Diseases: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (low calorie, low glycemic index), Renal Disease (non-dialysis) Nutritional Content and Health Benefits This sweet and crunchy dessert provides all the nostalgia of a carnival candy apple without the blood sugar spike. Perfect for diabetes management, this recipe is low in calories and relatively low in […]
Recipes for Chronic Disease Management: Baked Fish
Recipes for Managing Chronic Diseases: Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (low carb), Hypertension (low sodium) Nutritional Content and Health Benefits This Mediterranean-inspired dish is bursting with flavor. Even better, the ingredients that make up this recipe have each been shown to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and improve heart health. The cumin, rosemary, and […]
Survivorship Table: September 2021
This month, we recognize Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month, and Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month. Learn more below about prevention tips and how to show your support of those affected. Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Factors like early detection and healthy lifestyle practices may help to […]
Recipes for Managing Side Effects: Banana Mango Chia Yogurt Pops
Recipes for Managing Side Effects Series: Mouth Sores Mouth sores are common during cancer treatment, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and can make it difficult to enjoy your food. Oftentimes this can make eating completely unappealing, during a time when proper nutrition is needed the most. This may lead to dehydration, unintended weight loss and malnutrition […]
Science Nook: Diet Quality and Risk of Early Onset Colorectal Cancer
by Jenna Koroly, MS, RD, CSOWM, CDN Over the past 20 years, there has been an increase in colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence in individuals younger than 50 years old in 9 countries including the United States, although CRC incidence has decreased or remained the same in older adults [Siegel et al., 2017 as cited in […]
Recipes for Managing Side Effects: Spinach Dal
Recipes for Managing Side Effects Series: Taste Changes or Metallic Taste Changes in taste (dysgeusia) and/or metallic taste in the mouth is a common side effect experienced by individuals receiving cancer treatment [i]. Including foods with a tart taste such as citrus fruits and sorbets, fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, raw mangoes, vinegar based dressings, and […]
Science Nook: Stressful Life Events and Weight Loss in African American Breast Cancer Survivors
by Jenna Koroly, MS, RD, CSOWM, CDN Higher rates of all-cause and cancer mortality in African Americans may be due in part to racial inequities related to weight gain and obesity, including access to food and healthcare [Greenlee et al., 2016 as cited in reference i]. Higher rater of obesity at the time of breast […]
Tech Corner: Digital Therapeutics — From Smartphone Apps to Prescriptions
As the cost of delivering healthcare and developing effective and safe drugs skyrockets, healthcare management companies and payers are striving to invent new ways to improve patient access and treatment outcomes. Historically, pharmaceutical, surgical, and in-person behavioral interventions have been the primary treatment methods. Technology has gradually gained a foothold in healthcare by automating office […]