by Carol Michales Exercise may be the furthest thing from your mind after a cancer diagnosis. Even if you have never been active, exercise can become one of your favorite activities. With more medical professionals recommending exercise to their patients, it is imperative for cancer survivors...
By J’aime Moehlman, Triage Cancer Program Coordinator Why is Food Safety Important? With the holiday season fast approaching, we wanted to share some tips and guidelines on food safety, brought to you by the U.S Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service and the U.S. Department...
For the final installment of our Summer Recipe Series - Pam Braun shares a wonderful recipe for Garlic Salad Pizza! Ingredients 1 Whole Wheat Pizza Crust (see directions below) 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons low-fat grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup shredded cheese (part-skim...
A big thanks to Pam Braun for providing some fantastic recipes! Make sure to check out her other recipes for even more healthy and delicious dishes! This is a “quadruple hitter,” as it has 4 cancer fighters in it, cabbage, garlic, onions, and turmeric! It also...
A big thanks to Pam Braun for providing some fantastic recipes for our Summer Recipe Series! Check back for the next couple of Thursdays for even more deliciousness! Who says being healthy cant taste good? Today's recipe is for stuffed french toast! Ingredients 4 pieces whole grain...
A big thanks to Pam Braun for providing some fantastic recipes! Check back for the next couple of Thursdays for even more deliciousness! Also be sure to check out her earlier post "Go Fish," to learn all about healthy ways to cook fish. The little artichoke...
by Pam Braun Remember that childhood card game? Used to be fun…not so much anymore, now that we are attempting to prevent or survive cancer. Fish, and everything about it, now seems extremely confusing. Should we eat it, should we not? What kind should we eat? Does...
by Jessica Iannotta, MS, RD, CSO, CDN and Angela Hummel, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN Treatment-related side effects that impact the oral cavity can be the most unpleasant effects to deal with. These side effects can impact nutritional status more than some other side effects. It is...
by Jessica Iannotta, MS, RD, CSO, CDN and Angela Hummel, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN When many things seem out of control after a cancer diagnosis, you can take control by choosing to focus on optimal nutrition. Managing nutrition-related side effects can help improve your mood, attitude...
by Jessica Iannotta, MS, RD, CSO, CDN and Angela Hummel, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN Cancer-related fatigue is the most common side effect from cancer treatment and many people expect it and don’t think that there is anything that can be done to improve it. A healthy...