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Carbohydrates and Cancer: Does Sugar Feed Cancer?

Carbohydrates and Cancer: Does Sugar Feed Cancer?

Posted on March 20, 2021March 20, 2021

“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 READ MORE

7 Easy Steps to Meal Planning For Cancer Patients

7 Easy Steps to Meal Planning For Cancer Patients

Posted on February 6, 2021March 14, 2021

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 READ MORE

15 Healthy Tips to Control Hunger and Suppress Appetite to Lose Weight

15 Healthy Tips to Control Hunger and Suppress Appetite to Lose Weight

Posted on January 7, 2021January 7, 2021

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 READ MORE

31 Day Healthy Habits Challenge to a Happier & Healthier Life

31 Day Healthy Habits Challenge to a Happier & Healthier Life

Posted on December 30, 2020January 5, 2021

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 READ MORE

12 Foods to Avoid During Chemotherapy

12 Foods to Avoid During Chemotherapy

Posted on November 19, 2020March 14, 2021

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 READ MORE

Prebiotics, Probiotics, Postbiotics, A Healthy Gut, and Cancer

Prebiotics, Probiotics, Postbiotics, A Healthy Gut, and Cancer

Posted on October 17, 2020December 1, 2020

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 READ MORE

How to Listen to Your Body

How to Listen to Your Body

Posted on October 10, 2020December 1, 2020

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 READ MORE

Healthy Living With Cancer is Possible

Healthy Living With Cancer is Possible

Posted on September 24, 2020March 14, 2021

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 READ MORE

Drinking Water During Cancer Treatments – Your Questions Answered

Drinking Water During Cancer Treatments – Your Questions Answered

Posted on September 16, 2020March 14, 2021

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 READ MORE

40 Healthy Living Quotes to Inspire You to Live Your Healthiest Life

40 Healthy Living Quotes to Inspire You to Live Your Healthiest Life

Posted on September 4, 2020December 1, 2020

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? READ MORE

Do You Drink Enough Water?

Do You Drink Enough Water?

Posted on August 27, 2020December 1, 2020

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 READ MORE

The Sparkling Water Debate - Are Carbonated Waters Healthy?

The Sparkling Water Debate – Are Carbonated Waters Healthy?

Posted on July 9, 2020December 1, 2020

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 READ MORE

The Truth About Chocolate and Cancer

The Truth About Chocolate and Cancer

Posted on June 5, 2020December 1, 2020

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 READ MORE

Do’s & Don’ts of Eating During Cancer Radiation Therapy

Do’s & Don’ts of Eating During Cancer Radiation Therapy

Posted on May 22, 2020March 14, 2021

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. We all know about the connection between food and health.  A cancer READ MORE

10 Nutrients Essential For A Healthy Immune System

10 Nutrients Essential For A Healthy Immune System

Posted on April 21, 2020March 14, 2021

The way to good health is through nutrition and exercise.  I firmly believe this.  It is the foundation for Pink Ribbon Runner.  And, of course, I am not alone in that belief.  Many great scientists and physicians also believed this.  READ MORE

Is A Lack of Sunshine Harmful to Your Health?

Is A Lack of Sunshine Harmful to Your Health?

Posted on March 31, 2020December 1, 2020

Sunshine is vital to your health because of Vitamin D. It is estimated that 80% of people in northern countries and over 50% of the world’s population are deficient in this essential nutrient.  Being stuck indoors, especially during winter months, READ MORE

10 Foods that Boost Your Immune System

10 Foods that Boost Your Immune System

Posted on March 18, 2020March 14, 2021

Staying healthy has always been important.  But right now, especially, it is vital to keep your immune systems as healthy as possible.  While foods cannot prevent viruses from invading your body, healthy food can provide you with the nutrients needed READ MORE

Dietary Fiber: Are You Eating Enough?

Dietary Fiber: Are You Eating Enough?

Posted on March 11, 2020December 1, 2020

Fiber helps us maintain a healthy gut. But it isn’t just about pooping better.  Fiber benefits our overall health too.  Only about 5% of Americans get the recommended amount of in their diet.  Given all the benefits, we really need READ MORE

Do’s & Don’ts of Eating While Taking Tamoxifen

Do’s & Don’ts of Eating While Taking Tamoxifen

Posted on March 5, 2020March 14, 2021

There are some foods you should not eat while taking tamoxifen.  There are other foods that are fine to eat.  And there are some foods that can make your tamoxifen work harder for you.  I am going to tell you READ MORE

7 Benefits of Journaling Your Weight Loss Journey

7 Benefits of Journaling Your Weight Loss Journey

Posted on February 12, 2020December 1, 2020

I lost 90 pounds in 2014.  Much of my success I attribute to keeping a food and exercise diary.  I believe that if you burn more calories than you eat, you will lose weight.  And there is no better way READ MORE

Fight Cancer with Delicious Cruciferous Vegetables

Fight Cancer with Delicious Cruciferous Vegetables

Posted on January 7, 2020March 14, 2021

Cruciferous Vegetable Night was made famous by the Big Bang Theory character, Sheldon Cooper.  These fabulous vegetables are so tremendously healthy.  We should be trying to have cruciferous vegetable night every night.  Well, at least incorporating them into at least READ MORE

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