By Cathy Skinner, MA In response to emerging research, more healthcare organizations are recommending exercise for cancer patients. Individuals respond uniquely to their cancer, to the treatments, and to exercise. As a result, individuals diagnosed with cancer need a program that can be customized and constructed...
In February, we celebrated American Heart Month and as part of our core values, we’re happy to raise awareness not only about heart health, but how issues with your heart can affect life after cancer treatment. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause...
Many people resolve in the new year to get more exercise. Today we are delighted to provide information from Karen Wonders, Ph.D., FACSM, a member of the Triage Cancer Speakers Bureau and Executive Director of Maple Tree Cancer Alliance. Cancer and its associated treatments often...
Individuals across the country have heavily relied on the nutrition facts label to speak the truth about their food choices. On May 20, 2016, the FDA released a new and updated nutrition facts label to help individuals make better informed decisions about the foods they...
by Julie Lanford, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN First off, it's important to remember that we need to drink fluids to keep our bodies hydrated. In general, our bodies simply need plain water. It's our taste buds (and sometimes our emotions!) that want something different! Just because your...
As the days are getting longer and we enter into summer, we thought it was only appropriate to round out the Spring Recipe Series with this delicious creation from the one and only Pam Bruan! This is a fun dessert to serve to company in the...
We cannot wait to try Pam Bruan's latest creation. Perfect for the warmer weather! The little artichoke is an antioxidant giant! One of the highest ranked foods in antioxidants per serving. 3 large artichokes or 6 baby artichokes, trimmed and cleaned ¼ cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup extra-virgin olive...
There are so many things to worry about after a cancer diagnosis, don't let food poisoning be one of them! Follow these great tips, courtesy of Cancer.Net and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service, to prevent food poisoning during and after...
She's back and once again she is making us hungry for lunch! Big thanks to Pam Bruan for contributing the Spring Recipe Series! The taste is gourmet, but the preparation couldn’t be simpler. Tomatoes are a carotene-rich food, and studies confirm that eating more carotene-rich...
Our resident chef extraordinaire, Pam Braun, is back with a Spring Recipe Series. Check back for the next couple of weeks for even more wonderful recipes! Most of us think of beets as red vegetables, but they also come in white and yellow (golden). I’ve included...