by Cathy Leman | Apr 23, 2020 | BITE Back, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Nutrition, Risk Reduction
Want to meet me for a drink? Grab a glass of wine and discuss the day and life in general? In my pre-breast cancer days, I loved my red wine. Whether catching up with a friend or sharing a meal with my husband, a glass (or two) of a robust red was de rigueur.... 
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 | Nov 14, 2019 | Breast Cancer, Fitness, Healthy Eating, Nutrition
There I sat. Midway airport in Chicago. Waiting for my TWICE DELAYED flight to be called to board. I fired up my laptop and fired off a work email. Ate half the sandwich I’d packed. Walked around, visited the gate agent and scored a $100 voucher from the ordeal. A... 
by Cathy Leman | Aug 1, 2019 | Breast Cancer, Healthy Lifestyle, Inspiration, Nutrition, Risk Reduction
This experience begs the question, “Why on earth, with all the different types of breast cancer, treatment protocols, medication and surgical approaches, would a one-size-fits all approach to a healthy breast cancer lifestyle be best?” Information on... 
by Cathy Leman | Apr 25, 2019 | Breast Cancer, Healthy Eating, Inspiration, Nutrition
It’s almost ridiculous how effortless it is to eat at any given time. In the most unlikely places, and for only a few bucks, you can get yourself a snack. Trip to the party store for birthday decorations? Candy and chips in the checkout lane. Quick stop at the... 
by Cathy Leman | Apr 11, 2019 | Breast Cancer, Fruit, Nutrition
I get a little cranky when I see headlines like this: “Eating Strawberries Daily Can Help Prevent and Even Cure Breast Cancer”. (1) I know I shouldn’t. These types of headlines are meant to increase readership. Most (all?) editors wouldn’t even consider how...