This is a question often asked by patients while undergoing chemotherapy. Sometimes, patients have grown accustomed to having a glass of wine with dinner or when they meet a friend for drinks after work; but is it safe to do this while receiving cancer treatment? Most have heard about the protective effects alcohol has on … Read more
Do you ever wonder how to prepare veggies grown in your garden. It’s easy! This week, we harvested string beans and zucchini and made a video to demonstrate how to prepare them quickly and easily! Watch below and print the recipe to use at home. Here is a quick and easy recipe for roasted parmesan … Read more
A very common question we get as Certified Oncology Dietitians is, “Should I drink alkaline water to starve my cancer cells”? The short answer is no. In fact, did you know that Robert O. Young, the man who pioneered the Alkaline Diet is serving time in prison for practicing medicine without a license? Robert O. … Read more
As Registered Dietitians we often have patients drinking nutritional supplements like Ensure, Boost, Carnation Instant Beverage, Muscle Milk, etc…. because they think they have to or someone told them they should. Nutritional supplements are great for certain people and there is definitely a place for them in certain populations of patients; but that doesn’t mean … Read more
Despite the cold weather, you can still get vegetables in season. Cruciferous vegetables are both cold hardy and cancer fighting. Cruciferous vegetables, named for their four-petal flowers resembling a cross or “crucifer,” are known for their many health benefits, including their cancer-fighting properties. Broccoli is the most well-known cruciferous vegetable, although there are many others. … Read more
We’ve got your Christmas dinner covered with these cancer fighting recipes! Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Cinnamon Butternut Squash, Pecans, and Cranberries From http://juliasalbum.com/2015/10/roasted-brussels-sprouts-cinnamon-butternut-squash-pecans-and-cranberries/ Ingredients Roasted Brussels Sprouts: 3 cups Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, yellow leaves removed 3 tablespoons olive oil Salt, to taste Roasted Butternut Squash: 1 and ½ pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed … Read more
So many people have heard the term “neutropenic diet” but did you know that there are no evidenced-based studies supporting the use of the neutropenic diet? Did you know the CDC, FDA, American Cancer Society, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics do not recommend the neutropenic diet? The benefit of the neutropenic diet has … Read more
As the holiday draws near, it’s time to start planning your patriotic menu. Friends, family and kids will love these easy to make recipes and each one helps your fight against cancer! Red, White and Blue Vanilla Bean Spritzers (non-alcoholic) A refreshing “cocktail” to sip during your next family gathering *Modified from http://www.pineappleandcoconut.com/easyrecipe-print/1149-0 Cancer Fighting … Read more
Grilling season is upon us. Backyard BBQs are fun summer traditions, especially with holidays like Memorial Day, 4th of July, Father’s Day, and Labor Day around the corner. But can grilling increase your risk of cancer? Research has shown that cooking meat at high temperatures, such as grilling, smoking, or charring, creates substances called polycyclic … Read more
This presentation provides information to assist health care providers in identifying the role of nutrition in cancer. The presentation reviews the evidence and recommendations on nutrition in cancer prevention, treatment and recovery, and provides recommendations for nutrition interventions To view the presentation click on the following link: http://unccn.mediasite.mcnc.org/mcnc/Showcase/UNCCancerNetworkVideoLibrary/Presentation/356aa51213d7468292a27aae00aaaaa71d