Breast Cancer Risk and an Estrogen Related Dietary Pattern
Part of our job as registered dietitians (RDs) is to be detectives. Whether it is in the grocery store, analyzing food labels, or being weary of what we read in the media, we always have to be on our A-game. A, of course, stands for ANALYZING… We must stay on top of research studies and […]
Coffee and Cancer
If you are a coffee fan, pour yourself another cup while you read this! More than half of Americans over the age of 18 drink coffee every day. Despite the fact that Americans are famous for running on coffee, the US is not even in the top 15 countries list for the highest coffee consumption. […]
What’s NOT TRUE about Nutrition and Breast Cancer
Journeying the hallways discussing food and nutrition to patients and their families supplies a hefty load of claims and contradictions regarding scientific literature. As an oncology certified Registered Dietitian, it is my job to clear this up; essentially ‘weeding’ through the popular beliefs and providing clarity on statements that are important to know with (and without) […]
True Science vs Junk Science
Evidence based versus misleading science Evidence-based practice is a way of conducting clinical care in which a doctor or other health professional will treat their patients using a combination of experience, knowledge, and information from the most up-to-date, reliable research studies. In the same way that your doctor and dietitian analyze and critically judge what […]
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 […]
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 […]
Grain Free: Yes or No?
A grain is a hard, dry seed, making them a durable and transportable staple food. Grains are full of nutrients, including dietary fiber, B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folate), and minerals (iron, magnesium, and selenium). Fiber helps reduce your risk of heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. Fiber makes you feel full and […]
Does An “Acidic Body” Cause Or Worsen Cancer?
I was asked recently if it’s important to prevent the body from being “too acidic,” for someone who has cancer. This topic has come up again and again over the nearly two decades during which I’ve worked in the cancer nutrition field. Given how common this belief is, it’s certainly worth discussing. It’s no surprise […]
Clearing up Organics: Yay or Nay
Organic food was once difficult to find, but today it can be easily found at most grocery stores. As shoppers stand in the produce section of their grocery store they often struggle with the decision: conventional or organic? What does “organic” mean? Organic produce and other ingredients are grown without the use of pesticides, […]
Bananas & Cancer: Is there a Link?
Bananas are a great source of vitamin B6 and have vitamin C, manganese, and lots of fiber. Contrary to popular belief, lots of foods contain more potassium than bananas. Banana Facts Bananas are technically a berry Bananas grow in clusters called ‘hands’ There’s no clear dividing line between a banana and a plantain […]