by Cathy Leman | Feb 20, 2020 | BITE Back, Nutrition
A couple of years ago, an ominous sounding article snaked its way through the breast cancer community. It freaked out a lot of people. And that made me a little crazy. The article stated that certain foods containing an estrogen-mimicking compound “appear to reverse... 
by Cathy Leman | Mar 14, 2019 | BITE Back, Breast Cancer, Food labeling, Nutrition, protein
Why does the idea of consuming protein in the form of a powder, bar or pre-mixed shake have people in such an iron grip? When did selecting that protein powder, bar or pre-mixed shake become so complicated? Even my head spins at the bewildering array of choices and... 
by Cathy Leman | Apr 26, 2018 | BITE Back, Nutrition, Plant-based
Smoothie or juice? Do you know the difference? IS there a difference? Recently I’ve been having smoothie conversations with a number of different folks. That may seem odd, yet given my own six day/week breakfast smoothie habit and the popularity of smoothies... 
by Cathy Leman | Apr 11, 2018 | BITE Back, Breast Cancer, Nutrition
How one could possibly get enough protein when eating nothing but plants? That question has been the subject of debate, the butt of jokes, and a myth that refuses to die FOR YEARS, largely due to a lack of understanding about how the body uses protein from... 
by Cathy Leman | Mar 22, 2018 | BITE Back, Inspiration
During the month of March I’ve been exploring the psychology of food, diet and breast cancer by diving into the topics of unhealthy relationships with food, disordered eating patterns, and full-blown eating disorders. Each of these diet concerns live beneath the... 
by Cathy Leman | Feb 7, 2018 | BITE Back, STRIKE Back
For a month that generally boasts the fewest days of the year, February is a big shot. Host to two widely celebrated events that nudge their way into public consciousness (and store shelves) in late December, February offers plenty of opportunity for hoopla. While...