Good health begins early in life. Cancer should no longer be considered an age-related disease. Young adults do get cancer. While current statistics suggest that as we age our risk for cancer increases, that is not a hard fact. Evidence shows that early changes in behavior and lifestyle could prevent future cancers. Read on for…
Who knew eating chickpeas when you have cancer was so controversial? I certainly didn’t. But ultimately that is what I discovered after publishing two of my most popular articles; What To Eat While on Tamoxifen and What To Eat During Radiation Therapy. I, then, promised to do a deep dive into the science of chickpeas…
Antioxidant elixirs are trending right now. Different juices and recipes in various combinations are flooding the internet. They propose to improve your immune system, beauty, weight control, sleep and prevent major diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. But do they really live up to the hype? And can you make them yourself at…
You want to lose weight. But don’t know where to start. You have tried so many different diets. You bought the latest exercise product. But those stubborn pounds just won’t come off. The numbers on your weigh scale are the same or, worse, higher. You are left feeling frustrated, tired, weak, sore, and depressed. And…
We know that some foods increase our risk for cancer. But is the opposite true? If certain foods can lead to cancer, can other foods help prevent cancer? The short answer to this question is yes. There are some foods that should be included in a cancer-fighting diet. Let’s explore this further and look at…
Have you ever wondered why some low carb diets tell you to avoid certain vegetables? Vegetables are healthy, right? Well, it is a little more complex than just eating your veggies. And that is because vegetables contain dietary starches. These complex carbohydrates follow different paths in your body, making healthy eating a complex and controversial…
Almost 95% of Americans do not eat enough dietary fiber. And it seems that we aren’t all that interested in learning about fiber, either. I have written about dietary fiber before. Unfortunately, that article didn’t get much attention. I get it, fiber is boring. We don’t like to read about it and we certainly don’t…
“Does sugar feed cancer?” is likely the number one asked nutrition question by those diagnosed with the disease. Limiting sugar consumption is also likely the biggest dietary advice given. High protein and low carbohydrate diets, such as Ketogenic (Keto), are all the rage. But does eating carbohydrates really cause cancer? And can we starve out…
Meal planning is a healthier, cheaper and easier way to eat. Cancer patients can use this efficient tool to help schedule weekly meals around their treatments. Chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery can render meal making a difficult chore. This article explains how menu planning and meal preparation can make the life of a cancer patient easier…
Feeling hungry when trying to lose weight can make it tough to stick to a nutritional plan. But there are some things you can do to help suppress your appetite and control hunger when dieting. Here are 15 healthy tips to control hunger that I used to lose 90 pounds. When I set out to…
Living a healthier life is easier when you develop healthy habits. Take the Pink Ribbon Runner 31 Day Healthy Habits Challenge and start on a path towards a healthier and happier you. The time for change is now! What is a Healthy Habit? The Cambridge Dictionary defines a habit as something that you do often…
Chemotherapy is difficult to go through, to say the least. I’ve been there. Don’t make cancer treatment side effects worse with the foods you eat. Avoid these 12 foods during chemotherapy and be a bit kinder to yourself. Foods and Chemotherapy I have written different articles on foods with tamoxifen and eating during radiation therapy. …
Most of us know that eating good food is important to stay healthy and prevent disease. But do you know why wholesome food is so important? Scientific researchers have recently uncovered some fascinating connections between digestion and our health. And now that connection may extend to preventing and treating cancers with prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics. …
Listening to your body is an important part of a healthy mindset. It is advice given by many health care professionals. And it sounds like great advice. But what does it mean to listen to your body? And how do you do this? Let’s explore the mind-body connection and learn 12 tips for listening to…
Don’t just live with cancer. Live healthy with cancer. No matter where you are with your health, there are 3 things you can do to help you live your healthiest and happiest life possible. I have been blogging about healthy living and cancer for a little over a year and a half now. And it…
Drinking enough water is vital to health and life. It is very important that cancer patients drink enough water during cancer treatments. This can be a difficult task because some cancer treatments can make drinking water troublesome. Let’s talk about some of the myths and issues we face as cancer patients. Questions about drinking water…
Quotes are short excerpts that can pack an inspirational punch. Some literary gems can even spark and motivate positive changes in our lives. Let these 40 remarkable quotes inspire you to live your healthiest life. Do You Love Quotes too? If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you know that I love quotes. I…
Drinking water and staying hydrated is vital to health. But, then, why are 75% of American’s chronically dehydrated? Less than 25% of people drink 8 glasses of water per day, as recommended by many health organizations. So, I thought I would have a chat with you about why staying hydrated is so important for your…
There is ongoing debate about how healthy carbonated waters are. The market is being flooded with products, sales and advertisements of sparkling water. But are they truly healthy? I explore the science behind the health effects of these fizzy drinks in this article. Do You Drink Sparkling Water? I drink a lot of sparkling water. …
When my oncologist gave me a list of foods that were good to eat, my eyes immediately saw the words “Dark Chocolate”. I smiled for the first time in months. That gave me a tiny spark of happiness in an otherwise stressful and scary time during my cancer diagnosis. I am not a huge fan…
What should I be eating during cancer radiation therapy? This is one of the most asked questions by cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. And it is an excellent question. Updated September 23, 2021 We all know about the connection between food and health. A cancer diagnosis is a severe shock. It triggers an intense desire to…