by Cathy Leman | Jun 21, 2018 | Breast Cancer, Dining Out, Nutrition, Plant-based, Travel, Vegan
I’ve just returned from two amazing weeks in Ireland – my first trip to this friendly country of stunning scenery, welcoming and hospitable people, and perhaps most surprising of all, delicious, healthy food! Especially in the smaller coastal towns, local,... 
by Cathy Leman | Apr 26, 2018 | BITE Back, Nutrition, Plant-based
Smoothie or juice? Do you know the difference? IS there a difference? Recently I’ve been having smoothie conversations with a number of different folks. That may seem odd, yet given my own six day/week breakfast smoothie habit and the popularity of smoothies... 
by Cathy Leman | Apr 11, 2018 | BITE Back, Breast Cancer, Nutrition
How one could possibly get enough protein when eating nothing but plants? That question has been the subject of debate, the butt of jokes, and a myth that refuses to die FOR YEARS, largely due to a lack of understanding about how the body uses protein from... 
by Cathy Leman | Mar 29, 2018 | Breast Cancer, Nutrition
March 2018 is coming to a close, and with that, so is my collection of posts on the psychology of food, eating, emotion and breast cancer. I’ve really enjoyed sharing this information with you! My hope is that you’ve gained new insights, perspective or appreciation... 
by Cathy Leman | Oct 27, 2017 | BITE Back, Breast Cancer, Lifestyle, Nutrition, STRIKE Back
When you celebrate a milestone anniversary, throw a bash, and 13,000 people show up? It could end up messy, chaotic, and jumbled, or, as was the case for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 100th anniversary celebration, a rousing success. Sure, there was some... by Cathy Leman | Oct 19, 2017 | BITE Back, Breast Cancer, Fitness, Lifestyle, MOVE Back, Nutrition, Oregon, Plant-based, Portland, Prevention, Risk Reduction, STRIKE Back, Travel, Vegan
Upon returning from my travels, my practice is to do a write-up highlighting information to help you stay “health-focused” should you one day find yourself visiting the same locale. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again (forever), packing healthy habits...