It’s been 3 years since I lost my Dad to cancer. I wanted to take some time to reflect on what I’ve learned these last 3 years when it comes to processing grief and fueling purpose in your life. My Dad’s story has played a very big role in the evolution of my business and in the work that I do.
Are you wanting to lose a few pounds…or maybe a lot of pounds? If so, you’re definitely not alone. More than ⅔ of Americans (and more than 50% of adults globally) are either overweight or obese; many of whom are actively trying to lose weight. We’ve all been told that being overweight or obese will […]
Uncover these 3 common myths about how to eat during cancer treatment so you can accelerate your recovery and feel better fast.
By: Guest Blogger Priya Padmanabhan Receiving a cancer diagnosis, moving through treatment, and getting through the journey can feel like conquering Mount Everest. That hike up and down the mountain is unique to each person. As a breast cancer thriver, I can vouch for that. In this article, I will share how self-care routines, specifically […]
As we enter the Spring Season here in the Northern Hemisphere it’s the perfect time to start adding more leafy greens to your diet. In addition to adding a healthy dose of nutrients & antioxidants to your body, leafy greens also help to nourish the liver and support detoxification. Of course I’m a fan of […]
When you’re facing a cancer diagnosis the desire to heal is strong! As it should be. This becomes the priority. Everything else on the “To Do” list gets tossed aside. You are showing up and doing the best you can to help your body heal. This includes targeting the cancer with the treatment you have […]
I had so much fun talking with Jeanne Rosner, MD and the SOUL Food Salon folks all about “Nourishing The Immune System” this month. Were you able to join us? I’d love to hear what you thought if you were there! It’s sort of a strange thing to talk to a computer and imagine all the people […]
After a LOT of hard work behind the scenes this last year, I’m so excited to announce that my new book, “The Cancer Diet Cookbook”, is finally here and ready for purchase!! ???? In it you’ll find 100 nourishing recipes with easy-to-find ingredients that can help manage symptoms and boost immunity during and after treatment. You’ll also […]
There are certain questions and assumptions that I hear over and over when it comes to building the best diet for cancer recovery or prevention. My goal is to bring clarity to as many of these confusing topics as possible. Today I want to discuss the following assumption: “Gluten and dairy are toxic foods that […]
We LOVE breakfast in my house. It’s just as important of a meal as lunch and dinner and honestly might trump lunch. No quick bowl of cereal or toast for us. I grew up loving instant oatmeal with brown sugar. As I got older I started making the real deal with rolled oats and eventually […]
I was a child of the 80’s. Both of my parents worked outside of the home while my sister and I were bouncing around from school to swim practice to homework. We grew up with all the packaged, processed, and convenience foods that were so popular during this decade and frankly made life easier for […]
This is another family favorite and simple salad we turn to time and again in my house. The bright and zesty flavors make it perfect for summer. The lemon garlic dressing is a quick and easy recipe that you can use with many different salads. Arugula, also known as Rocket, is a dark leafy green […]
This topic is very close to my heart. As a Cancer Dietitian I know how important the quality of your diet is when you’re actively healing from cancer. And yet I hear all the time how people are being told by their well-meaning oncology team that… “Diet doesn’t matter” “Eat whatever you want” “Now is […]
If you’ve scrolled around my blog a bit you’ve probably already noticed how much I love eggs. Of course nothing beats the eggs my chickens used to lay for us. We haven’t had any chickens now for the last couple of years as we were moving around a bit. But now that we’ve settled again […]
One of the strategies we brought in right from the beginning during my Dad’s cancer journey was supplement support. Thankfully his oncologist had been on board with that plan and allowed him to add supplements to his treatment regimen right from the start. Unfortunately though this is not the case with all oncologists. In fact […]
This is another delicious and easy way to enjoy fish. It takes a bit longer, an hour from start to finish, but in the end you have a complete and yummy meal all in one dish. I also love that it takes advantage of spring asparagus that is so perfect right now as well as […]
It’s been five weeks since we began our quarantine here in France. And the French president announced last week that we will continue the confinement for at least another three weeks. In the past few months since this pandemic began in China we are slowly but surely learning more about the virus plus how to […]
Regardless of the state of your health or the dietary pattern you’re following, everyone can benefit from eating more vegetables! Vegetables are medicine for your body. They provide the vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients your body needs to heal and stay healthy. There are many ways to add more veggies to your diet. You can eat […]
We officially welcomed Spring last week here in the Northern Hemisphere. And even though most of us are staying home and isolating ourselves amidst the coronavirus pandemic, nature is busy transitioning to Spring. I love Spring for all the beauty it brings and the longer, warmer days. But I also love that Spring brings with […]
My Dad would have celebrated his 72nd birthday on New Year’s Day this year but unfortunately he didn’t live long enough to see that day. He lived over 6 years after first being diagnosed with cancer. He made it through 6 months of chemo, with very little side effects, and enjoyed good health after that. […]
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