by C | Oct 9, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
Here’s the truth. This blog was inspired by a song written and performed by Kris Kristofferson, who passed away September 28, 2024 at the age of 88. While I wasn’t a huge Kristofferson fan, given that I’m a lifelong music junkee and was a 1970’s teenager (duh, A...
by C | Sep 25, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
As I write this blog post we’re one week out from October 1, the “official” start of breast cancer awareness month. You and I both know October brings a barrage of pink breast cancer awareness products that have NOTHING whatsoever to do with actual breast cancer (more...
by C | Sep 13, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
I’m not sure there’s anyone on the planet who loves chocolate more than I do. Unfortunately, chocolate is an amazing food that’s highly misunderstood, especially after hormone-driven breast cancer! Here are some chocolate myths: It’s fattening It’s junk food It’s...
by C | Aug 27, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
First off, let’s get one thing straight. There are NO foods that prevent breast cancer or reverse a breast cancer diagnosis. Period. I don’t care what you read online. I don’t care what your sister’s friend’s hairstylist’s massage therapist said. I don’t care what...
by C | Aug 8, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
If you’ve ever felt nervous, worried or panicked about your post-treatment diet, you’re on what I call the food fear continuum. The sneaky thing about this continuum is that it seems to help (in so many ways!), while in reality, it’s a destructive concept that holds...
by C | Aug 2, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
Breast cancer nutrition myths and misinformation abound! One of the most misunderstood topics? Plant-based diets. Recently one of my clients shared that after finishing treatment she met with a personal trainer specializing in cancer recovery who suggested she eat a...
by C | Jun 5, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
Seven and a half years ago, in January 2017, I launched my DAM MAD About Breast Cancer blog. After I finished my active treatment for hormone-driven breast cancer (February 2015), I continued running my private nutrition therapy practice and personal training studio,...
by C | May 22, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
“I figure if I keep my spirit in shape, the bones will take care of themselves.” ~ Rita Moreno Do you have any idea what I would give to know that my bones would take care of themselves in order to avoid osteoporosis? To know that even as my body ages my bones would...
by C | May 9, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
Why does the idea of consuming protein in the form of a powder, meal replacement, bar or pre-mixed shake hold such strong appeal for breast cancer survivors? Not only that, how did selecting a protein powder, meal replacement, bar or pre-mixed shake become so...
by C | Apr 23, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
Some years ago I had a client who shared that his son ate a vegan diet, avoiding even honey. Dad said, “He’s been eating this way for four years. As far as I can tell he looks alright, like he’s getting enough protein. I think he has to combine, right?” I...
