by Cathy Leman | 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 Cathy Leman | 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... 
by Cathy Leman | Apr 10, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
“It’s exhausting trying to eat perfectly all the time!” On a recent coaching call, one of my client’s spoke in-depth about how striving for perfection in her eating left her worn out and forever struggling to “do the right thing”. I hear this often. Eating... 
by Cathy Leman | Mar 27, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
My mission is to serve as a trusted nutrition resource for the hormone-driven breast cancer community. I consider it my professional and ethical duty to call out potentially harmful nutrition information (miracle nutrition) targeting the vulnerable among us. ... 
by Cathy Leman | Mar 14, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
Your breast cancer diagnosis left you reeling. The emotions and feelings accompanying the words “It is cancer” can’t be explained to anyone who’s not heard them. Breast cancer emotions and feelings are intense. Powerful. Icky. What the hell are you supposed to... 
by Cathy Leman | Feb 29, 2024 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
Every year I get all sorts of giddy when March arrives. Volatile, unpredictable, raw March Chicago weather notwithstanding, this month ushers in celebrations and observances of a number of things I’m fierce about: Women’s History Month National Nutrition Month...