The Cancer Dietitian Podcast

It’s my first webinar of 2024! Topics covered include: Why DASH?What does “DASH plan” consist of?What foods are important for DASH eatingYour Action Plan Recommended resources: www.nhlbi.nih.gov/DASHwww.cancerdietitian.comwww.aicr.org For visuals that go with this webinar, go to: https://cancerdietitian.com/2024/01/webinar-recording-the-dash-eating-plan.html I hope you find it helpful!

Topics covered include: sugarsoycarbs/ketovegan/meatalcoholgrillingsupplementsraw vs. cookedorganic/GMOanti-inflammatory foods Recommended resources: Printable Handout on Sugar: www.cancerdietitian.com/sugarPrintable Handout on Soy & Breast Cancer: www.cancerdietitian.com/soyBlog Posts on Hot Topics: https://cancerdietitian.com/category/hottopicsOther Cancer Dietitian Webinars: www.cancerdietitian.com/webinarsAmerican Institute for Cancer Research: www.aicr.org Note that during the webinar, we had a discussion about smoking meat. My intern was able to locate the following information from the AICR regarding smoked meats: “Smoked meats contain PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons), substances that are formed at high-heat and considered carcinogenic.” -American Institute for Cancer Research CHECK OUT THE AICR FAQ: PROCESSED MEAT AND CANCER FOR MORE INFO!

Topics covered include: What should be in my cart?Shopping tipsReading the food labelLooking at the ingredientsShopping goalsShopping list Recommended resources: Video recording: https://cancerdietitian.com/2023/09/webinar-recording-grocery-shopping-for-nutritious-foods.htmlSign up for my Survivor Diet email series! www.cancerdietitian.com/survivordietFood group info: https://www.myplate.gov/ (note that they have protein and dairy as two separate groups)Looking up ingredients: http://chemicalcuisine.org/Info on food ingredients: https://www.fda.gov/food/food-ingredients-packaging

In this episode, Julie breaks down the current nutrition recommendations for cancer survivors and discusses the most important things you need to eat as a cancer survivor! Topics covered include: Nutrition & Cancer: 3 things to knowWhat is plant-based eating?What daily habits help me promote health & healing? Give your body the tools it needs to function at it’s best! SUGGESTED ACTION STEPS: Sign up for The Cancer Dietitian Survivor Diet email series! www.cancerdietitian.com/survivordietRecipe resources: www.cancerdietitian.com/recipes www.aicr.org/cancer-prevention/recipes/ www.cookforyourlife.org Watch the video recording and download the slides at: https://cancerdietitian.com/2023/07/webinar-recording-plant-based-eating-for-cancer-survivors.html

Our expert speakers this month are Lora White, RD, CSO, LDN and Amber Thomas, RD, CSO. We have a lot of great information to share on this topic and hope you find it helpful! For a reflection guide or to register for the discussion group, go to www.cancerservicesonline.org/specialtopic. Lora White: lora.white@novanthealth.org Amber Thomas: https://cancernutritionsolutions.com/about Julie Lanford: https://cancerdietitian.com/

Today is week 7 of the Eat the Rainbow Fruit & Veggie challenge and our topic is Inflammation! Register for my January Webinar (January 18 at 8pm ET) – Fighting Cancer With Your Fork: https://cancerservicesonline.org/januaryregistration/ Recipe of the week. Roasted Brussels Sprouts: https://cancerdietitian.com/2023/01/eat-the-rainbow-winter-week-7-inflammation.html The winter edition of my Eat the Rainbow program started a month ago and I am providing the content via podcast as well as email. If you’d like to register for the email version, just go to www.cancerdietitian.com/rainbow. Eat the Rainbow Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/719816075444212/ For those interested in tracking, I don’t need you to track everything you eat, just when you eat fruits/veggies during the day. Here’s the Link to report your fruit and veggie intake from last week: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMTfTjDOrVS4VVoqAEJLCEXCY3nSei_hlXhCb4LfrfLYkJug/viewform If you don't have capacity to track, that's ok! Just enjoy the episodes and recipes and let yourself off the hook for tracking. You have permission to choose your own "Eat the Rainbow adventure!" : - )

Today is week 6 of the Eat the Rainbow Fruit & Veggie challenge and our topic is Fiber! Register for my January Webinar (January 18 at 8pm ET) – Fighting Cancer With Your Fork: https://cancerservicesonline.org/januaryregistration/ Take the Mid Point Eat the Rainbow Quiz: https://forms.gle/6uysqVbsNwvHWfZL8 Blog post on prebiotics and probiotics: https://www.cancerdietitian.com/2015/12/foods-eat-improve-immunity-immune-boosting-foods.html Webinar on gut health: https://cancerdietitian.com/2022/03/guthealthwebinar.html Recipe of the week. Broccoli Apple Salad: https://cancerdietitian.com/2017/02/broccoli-apple-salad-recipe-chef-malena.html The winter edition of my Eat the Rainbow program started a month ago and I am providing the content via podcast as well as email. If you’d like to register for the email version, just go to www.cancerdietitian.com/rainbow. Eat the Rainbow Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/719816075444212/ For those interested in tracking, I don’t need you to track everything you eat, just when you eat fruits/veggies during the day. Here’s the Link to report your fruit and veggie intake from last week: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMTfTjDOrVS4VVoqAEJLCEXCY3nSei_hlXhCb4LfrfLYkJug/viewform If you don't have capacity to track, that's ok! Just enjoy the episodes and recipes and let yourself off the hook for tracking. You have permission to choose your own "Eat the Rainbow adventure!" : - )

Today is week 5 of the Eat the Rainbow Fruit & Veggie challenge! MYTH: Raw foods are more nutritious than cooked foods. FACT: Some nutrients are deactivated during the cooking process, but some are activated. Consuming food items cooked and raw are both nutritious ways to eat. The blog post of this week is located here, as is the recipe of the week: Eat the Rainbow Challenge Winter Week 5-Produce Myth #5: Raw Foods Are More Nutritious Than Cooked Foods - Cancer Dietitian The roasted sweet potato recipe referenced in the episode is here: https://cancerdietitian.com/2015/11/roasted-sweet-potatoes-video-2.html The winter edition of my Eat the Rainbow program started a month ago and I am providing the content via podcast as well as email. If you’d like to register for the email version, just go to www.cancerdietitian.com/rainbow. For those interested in tracking, I don’t need you to track everything you eat, just when you eat fruits/veggies during the day. Use an app on your phone or a simple piece of paper with a pen. This helps you recognize how you’re doing with fitting fruits and veggies into your day. If you need a printable tracking form, here’s one I use: https://www.cancerdietitian.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/nutrition-tracker-CSI.pdf Here’s the Link to report your fruit and veggie intake: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMTfTjDOrVS4VVoqAEJLCEXCY3nSei_hlXhCb4LfrfLYkJug/viewform If you don't have capacity to track, that's ok! Just enjoy the episodes and recipes and let yourself off the hook for tracking. You have permission to choose your own "Eat the Rainbow adventure!" : - )

Today is week 4 of the Eat the Rainbow Fruit & Veggie challenge! MYTH: Non-GMO and organic foods are better for you. TRUTH: Current scientific evidence shows that conventionally grown foods are just as healthy as non-GMO and organic foods. The winter edition of my Eat the Rainbow program has started and I will provide the content via podcast as well as email. If you’d like to register for the email version, just go to www.cancerdietitian.com/rainbow. If you want to learn more about GMO and organic foods check out these Cancer Dietitian Podcast episodes: https://www.cancerdietitian.com/2019/05/5-the-science-on-gmos-and-health.html https://www.cancerdietitian.com/2019/02/4-organic-foods-and-cancer.html Or watch the webinar: https://cancerdietitian.com/2021/03/webinar-which-is-best-organic-or-conventional.html The blog post of this week is located here, as is the recipe of the week: https://cancerdietitian.com/2022/12/eat-the-rainbow-winter-week-4-produce-myth-4-gmos-good-or-bad.html Here are my favorite holiday recipes! https://cancerdietitian.com/2019/11/julies-delicious-and-nutritious-holiday-cooking-class-recipes.html The kale salad referenced in the episode is here: https://cancerdietitian.com/2015/11/cancer-dietitian-kale-salad-recipe-video.html For those interested in tracking, I don’t need you to track everything you eat, just when you eat fruits/veggies during the day. Use an app on your phone or a simple piece of paper with a pen. This helps you recognize how you’re doing with fitting fruits and veggies into your day. If you need a printable tracking form, here’s one I use: https://www.cancerdietitian.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/nutrition-tracker-CSI.pdf Here’s the Link to report your fruit and veggie intake: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMTfTjDOrVS4VVoqAEJLCEXCY3nSei_hlXhCb4LfrfLYkJug/viewform If you don't have capacity to track, that's ok! Just enjoy the episodes and recipes and let yourself off the hook for tracking. You have permission to choose your own "Eat the Rainbow adventure!" : - )

Today is week 3 of the Eat the Rainbow Fruit & Veggie challenge! MYTH: Fruit is “high” in sugar. TRUTH: Fruit has the perfect amount of natural sugars along with many other beneficial nutrients! The winter edition of my Eat the Rainbow program started a week ago and I will provide the content via podcast as well as email. If you’d like to register for the email version, just go to www.cancerdietitian.com/rainbow. If you want to learn more about sugar and cancer, or carbohydrates in general, check out these Cancer Dietitian blog posts: Does Sugar Feed Cancer Pt. 1 Does Sugar Feed Cancer Pt. 2 The Mystery of Sugar Or watch the webinar: https://cancerdietitian.com/2021/04/webinar-carbs-necessary-or-not.html The blog post of this week is located here, as is the recipe of the week: https://cancerdietitian.com/2022/12/eat-the-rainbow-winter-week-3-produce-myth-3-fruit-is-high-in-sugar.html For more on apples, check out this blog post: https://cancerdietitian.com/2020/10/the-bountiful-variety-and-uses-of-apples.html Caramel dip recipe: https://www.cancerdietitian.com/2016/10/caramel-dip.html Chocolate tofu recipe: https://www.cancerdietitian.com/2017/06/chocolate-pudding-tofu-recipe-video.html Chocolate avocado pudding recipe: https://cancerdietitian.com/avocadopudding For those who listen to the episodes, you can also participate in the growth quiz at the beginning, middle and end of the program, and report your fruit and veggie intake via the links in the show notes. For those who participate with the growth quiz’s, I provide you with an e-cookbook that has all the recipes as a graduation gift. Take the Beginning Growth Quiz Here: https://forms.gle/2AQUWtGtbqMBjZxL8 For those interested in tracking, I don’t need you to track everything you eat, just when you eat fruits/veggies during the day. Use an app on your phone or a simple piece of paper with a pen. This helps you recognize how you’re doing with fitting fruits and veggies into your day. If you need a printable tracking form, here’s one I use: https://www.cancerdietitian.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/nutrition-tracker-CSI.pdf Here’s the Link to report your fruit and veggie intake: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMTfTjDOrVS4VVoqAEJLCEXCY3nSei_hlXhCb4LfrfLYkJug/viewform If you don't have capacity to track, that's ok! Just enjoy the episodes and recipes and let yourself off the hook for tracking. You have permission to choose your own "Eat the Rainbow adventure!" : - )

Today is week 2 of the Eat the Rainbow Fruit & Veggie challenge! The winter edition of my Eat the Rainbow program started a week ago and I will provide the content via podcast as well as email. If you’d like to register for the email version, just go to www.cancerdietitian.com/rainbow. The recipe of the week, Citrus Ginger Cranberry Sauce, can be found here: https://cancerdietitian.com/2016/12/3834.html For those who listen to the episodes, you can also participate in the growth quiz at the beginning, middle and end of the program, and report your fruit and veggie intake via the links in the show notes. For those who participate with the growth quizzes, I provide you with an e-cookbook that has all the recipes as a graduation gift. Take the Beginning Growth Quiz Here: https://forms.gle/2AQUWtGtbqMBjZxL8 For those interested in tracking, I don’t need you to track everything you eat, just when you eat fruits/veggies during the day. Use an app on your phone or a simple piece of paper with a pen. This helps you recognize how you’re doing with fitting fruits and veggies into your day. If you need a printable tracking form, here’s one I use: https://www.cancerdietitian.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/nutrition-tracker-CSI.pdf Here’s the Link to report your fruit and veggie intake: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMTfTjDOrVS4VVoqAEJLCEXCY3nSei_hlXhCb4LfrfLYkJug/viewform If you don't have capacity to track, that's ok! Just enjoy the episodes and recipes and let yourself off the hook for tracking. You have permission to choose your own "Eat the Rainbow adventure!" : - )

Today we are discussing Fruits & Veggies! A few years ago I created a 12 week nutrition intervention for my cancerdietitian.com followers called “Eat the Rainbow.” The program provides a once a week email with a produce fact, featured produce item of the week and easy recipe. We now have 2 versions of this program. A Summer edition and a Winter edition. The winter edition just started and I will provide the information via podcast as well as email. If you’d like to register for the email version, just go to www.cancerdietitian.com/rainbow. For those who want to listen to the episodes, you can also participate in the growth quiz at the beginning, middle and end of the program, and report your fruit and veggie intake via the links in the show notes. For those who participate with the growth quizzes, I provide you with an e-cookbook that has all the recipes as a graduation gift. Take the Beginning Growth Quiz Here: https://forms.gle/2AQUWtGtbqMBjZxL8

In this episode, part of our series on nutrition and immunity, we discuss Vit C! Our topics include: • What Vitamin C is and what it does for your body • How much Vitamin C you need • What foods provide Vitamin C • Signs of deficiency and toxicity • What about using Vitamin C for prevention or healing of disease or illness? Recommended reading: • [WEBINAR] Nutrition and Immunity - https://www.cancerdietitian.com/2021/02/webinar-nutrition-and-immunity.html • The Truth About Immunity Supporting Foods - https://www.cancerdietitian.com/immunity • NIH Vit C Info: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-Consumer/ • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - How Vitamin C Supports A Healthy Immune System: https://www.eatright.org/food/vitamins-and-supplements/types-of-vitamins-and-nutrients/how-vitamin-c-supports-a-healthy-immune-system • Vitamin C for preventing and treating the common cold: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23440782/ • Effect of High-Dose Zinc and Ascorbic Acid Supplementation vs Usual Care on Symptom Length and Reduction Among Ambulatory Patients With SARS-CoV-2 InfectionThe COVID A to Z Randomized Clinical Trial - https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2776305

In this episode, part of our series on nutrition and immunity, we discuss zinc! Our topics include: Recommended reading: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2776305 https://www.cancerdietitian.com/2021/02/webinar-nutrition-and-immunity.htmlhttps://www.cancerdietitian.com/immunityhttps://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Zinc-Consumer/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK222317/#:~:text=The%20Recommended%20Dietary%20Allowance%20(RDA,14%20mg%2Fday%20for%20menhttps://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/zinc/

In this episode, Julie discusses how nutrition can support or distract your immune system. She focuses on food you should consider for your diet that strengthens your immune system. Then she discusses foods that could be distracting your immune system from doing its job. Find more information at https://www.cancerdietitian.com/2021/02/webinar-nutrition-and-immunity.html

The topic for this episode, sponsored by Nestle Health Science, is “Nutrition Options During Treatment.” We will focus today’s episode on the unique needs of people during treatment who are at high risk for malnutrition. For many people undergoing treatment for cancer, simply coming to terms with their disease and then getting started on their treatment journey requires the majority of their brain power. However, we know that preventing and treating malnutrition during cancer treatment is a key component of getting the best care. In this episode, Julie discusses tips for managing side effects that impact nutrition status and also discuss the menu of options regarding oral nutrition supplements that Nestle Health Science offers. Links: Nestle Boost Soothe - https://www.cancerdietitian.com/boostsoothepodcast Julie's webpage with tips and webinar on managing cancer treatment side effects - https://www.cancerdietitian.com/2017/09/tips-combating-cancer-side-effects.html

Today's topic is Food Safety and Cancer. This is a webinar that I presented a few days ago. It’s almost an hour of talk about food safety, which is a topic that has more recently seen a lot of interest. I downloaded the recorded audio, so you’ll have to excuse the lower quality of this episode! Find the full webinar at www.cancerdietitian.com/foodsafety In this episode, I discuss the following: Find my blog posts on grocery shopping during COVID-19 here: Buying Groceries in a Pandemic: Don’t Stress Over That Video!! - https://www.cancerdietitian.com/2020/03/buying-groceries-in-a-pandemic-dont-stress-over-that-video.html Grocery Shopping Follow Up and Tips on How to Make Decisions When Information is Conflicting - https://www.cancerdietitian.com/2020/04/grocery-shopping-follow-up-and-tips-on-how-to-make-decisions-when-information-is-conflicting.html Recommended Reading: 4 Steps to Food Safety https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety Food safety for people with cancer https://www.fda.gov/food/people-risk-foodborne-illness/food-safety-people-cancer Food safety for transplant recipients https://www.fda.gov/food/people-risk-foodborne-illness/food-safety-transplant-recipients Coronavirus and Cancer Resources for Survivors https://www.canceradvocacy.org/blog/coronavirus-cancer-resources-for-survivors/ How to Navigate Cancer in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic from Cure Magazine https://www.curetoday.com/articles/how-to-navigate-cancer-in-the-wake-of-the-covid19-pandemic COVID-19 Food Safety Resources https://foodsafety.ces.ncsu.edu/covid-19-resources/

On this episode of the Cancer Dietitian Podcast we’re talking about the emotional effects of cancer with Dr. Richard McQuellon, Director of Psychosocial Oncology at Wake Forest Baptist Health Comprehensive Cancer Center's Cancer Patient Support Program. We’ll discuss practical coping mechanisms, when to seek professional help for depression, and the power of community. We’re also speaking with Julie Pope, a GI Oncology Nurse Navigator at Novant Health Cancer Center about their local cancer support group for cancer survivors, patients and caregivers. Then we’ll hear from ten-year colon cancer survivor Rod Hunter about his experience and how he has navigated his emotions from diagnosis to recovery. What we discuss: Links mentioned: ACS Coping Checklist for Patients Wake Forest Baptist Cancer Survivorship Clinic Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center Cancer Services, Inc. Cancer Dietitian Colon Cancer Coalition Get Your Rear in Gear 2020 Race Race Facebook Event Page

On this episode of the Cancer Dietitian Podcast we’re talking about survivorship with Kristin Houston, PA and Dr. Stacy Wentworth of Wake Forest Baptist Cancer Survivorship Clinic in Winston-Salem, NC. They walk us through recommendations regarding follow up medical treatment, treating common side effects, and the mental challenges that come with transitioning into post-treatment life. We’ll also chat with Malek Rais, an eight-year colon cancer survivor, about his experience and how becoming a patient advocate at Cancer Services aided in his recovery. What we discuss: If you’re interested in participating in the clinical trials mentioned in this episode, please contact Meg Omara at 336-716-9055. Links mentioned: Wake Forest Baptist Cancer Survivorship Clinic Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center Cancer Services, Inc. Cancer Dietitian Colon Cancer Coalition Get Your Rear in Gear 2020 Race Race Facebook Event Page

On this episode of the Cancer Dietitian Podcast we’re discussing diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer with Joyce Fenstermaker, a GI Oncology Nurse Navigator at Wake Forest Baptist Health Comprehensive Cancer Center, about the colon cancer screening and treatment process and coping with the anxiety that comes with a diagnosis. We also chat with cancer survivor and Board-Certified Medical Oncologist at Novant Health Oncology Specialists, Dr. Eugene Paschold about his personal cancer experience as well as his advice for patients from a doctor and patient perspective. What we discuss: How the process works When it’s time to make treatment decisions Why you should be asking for a second opinion How to cope with the anxiety of a diagnosis and treatment Where to go for help How caregivers, friends and family can help someone facing a diagnosis of colon cancer Links mentioned: NCCN Guidelines for Colon Cancer Patients Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center Novant Health Oncology Specialists Cancer Services, Inc. Cancer Dietitian Colon Cancer Coalition Get Your Rear in Gear 2020 Race Race Facebook Event Page