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 | 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 7, 2019 | Breast Cancer, Food labeling, Healthy Eating, Nutrition
You know how confusing it can be to make healthy choices when grocery shopping. Or eating out. Or buying a dark chocolate bar. You do your best, yet you often feel like you overlooked something. Or misunderstood something. Or forgot to ask about something. One year...
by Cathy Leman | Feb 28, 2019 | Breast Cancer, Nutrition
I don’t care how fabulous your grocery shopping skills are. It’s impossible to write a grocery list from “everything in moderation.” As a breast cancer patient, you deserve a crackerjack treatment team. Oncologist? Check. Radiologist? Check....
by Cathy Leman | Feb 13, 2019 | Breast Cancer, Fitness, Heart Health, Nutrition, Risk Reduction
“An increasing number of patients with pre-existing cardiovascular diseases are presenting for breast cancer therapy, adding another level of complexity.” At ~108,000 beats per day, every minute of every hour, your heart faithfully pumps oxygen and...