by Cathy Leman | Jun 9, 2023 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
Remember how you “used” to eat? You gave a nod to your health, but you ordered the side of fries and that second glass of red wine without much thought. Now? You’ve cut out red meat You’re trying to avoid sugar You’re eating whole food plant-based, perhaps vegan,... 
by Cathy Leman | May 26, 2023 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
In Part I of this post I shared some background on phytoestrogens. In the hormone-driven post-treatment survivor community I hear this constantly; “A lot of foods have estrogen in them. I don’t want to eat anything that will make my cancer worse or come back.”... 
by Cathy Leman | May 12, 2023 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
Now that you’ve finished active treatment, think you’re ready to kiss fear and anxiety goodbye? Think again. Post-treatment survivorship is filled with scary things. Like PHYTOESTROGENS. How scared are you? As a survivor of hormone-driven breast... 
by Cathy Leman | Apr 26, 2023 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
Do you think your breast cancer is your fault? Maybe you think so, because you “indulged” too often in all the junky, fatty, sugary, unhealthy food you LOVE? If only the path from disease-free to breast cancer diagnosis were that straightforward. Science tells us... 
by Cathy Leman | Apr 14, 2023 | Breast Cancer, Cooking, Food labeling, Healthy Eating
I’ve recently noticed a disturbing trend. I call it the “supplements vs food” trend. You know supplements are a hot topic in the ER+/PR+ breast cancer community, and it’s likely you toss back a few yourself (when you remember to take them). Just last week I saw... 
by Cathy Leman | Mar 30, 2023 | Breast Cancer, Cooking, Food labeling, Healthy Eating
More food fear is NOT what you need, am I right? Especially about a food as innocent and delicious as BLUEBERRIES! If you’ve been diagnosed with hormone-positive breast cancer, you’re likely worried about phytoestrogens, soy, dairy, red meat, sugar and alcohol. But...