by Cathy Leman | Feb 10, 2025 | Breast Cancer, Heart Health
I’m guessing that when you think about heart health and breast cancer survivorship, you consider them separate issues. And while that is true, they are related, so in this post I’ll shine a light on that connection. Heart disease is the number one killer...
by Cathy Leman | Apr 26, 2023 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
Do you think your breast cancer is your fault? Maybe you think so, because you “indulged” too often in all the junky, fatty, sugary, unhealthy food you LOVE? If only the path from disease-free to breast cancer diagnosis were that straightforward. Science tells us...
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 | Mar 16, 2023 | Breast Cancer, Cancer
After a hormone-positive breast cancer diagnosis, your world and your head are spinning. Especially about the food. It’s always about the food. What should you eat? What should you avoid? What’s an eating plan you can follow for life? Why are the diet guidelines you...
