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... 
by Cathy Leman | Aug 4, 2022 | BITE Back, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Healthy Eating, Nutrition
“You know, there’s a right and wrong way to do EVERYTHING.” Oliver Hardy, the American comic actor (and one half of Laurel and Hardy) said that. He didn’t work in the world of breast cancer survivorship. Although nutrition is science, not comedy, I’ve encountered some... 
by Cathy Leman | Feb 10, 2022 | Breast Cancer, Healthy Eating, Heart Health, Nutrition, Plant-based, Vegan, Vegetarian
Vegetarian and vegan diets alike offer benefits for those interested in using diet to improve obesity, Type 2 diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol; all of which increase risk for heart disease, and in the case of obesity and uncontrolled diabetes, breast... 
by Cathy Leman | Sep 22, 2021 | Cancer, Healthy Eating, Inspiration, Nutrition, Plant-based, Prevention, Vegan
We’re heading into the holiday season. I realize it’s only September, but gift-giving time will be here before you know it. Here’s what I’d like to gift every person on the planet. A box of produce, every week for a year. Now... 
by Cathy Leman | Mar 4, 2021 | Breast Cancer, Healthy Eating, Nutrition, stress
One of the best ways you can support your body’s stress management efforts? Grab your knife and fork. That’s right – food plays a significant role in helping your body manage stress. Stress is stalking you. Why wouldn’t it be? The experience of a breast cancer...