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 | Oct 21, 2021 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
Are you afraid of FORBIDDEN FOODS? A client recently shared this thought with me: “Understanding that I can eat those forbidden foods helps me realize I have the power to choose.” I invited her to consider her words and thoughts. Forbidden means NOT...
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 | Mar 14, 2019 | BITE Back, Breast Cancer, Food labeling, Nutrition, protein
Why does the idea of consuming protein in the form of a powder, bar or pre-mixed shake have people in such an iron grip? When did selecting that protein powder, bar or pre-mixed shake become so complicated? Even my head spins at the bewildering array of choices and...
by Cathy Leman | Mar 22, 2018 | BITE Back, Inspiration
During the month of March I’ve been exploring the psychology of food, diet and breast cancer by diving into the topics of unhealthy relationships with food, disordered eating patterns, and full-blown eating disorders. Each of these diet concerns live beneath the...
