18 - Vitamin C and Immunity - More Is Not Always Better
The Cancer Dietitian Podcast
In this episode, part of our series on nutrition and immunity, we discuss Vit C! Our topics include: • What Vitamin C is and what it does for your body • How much Vitamin C you need • What foods provide Vitamin C • Signs of deficiency and toxicity • What about using Vitamin C for prevention or healing of disease or illness? Recommended reading: • [WEBINAR] Nutrition and Immunity - • The Truth About Immunity Supporting Foods - • NIH Vit C Info: • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - How Vitamin C Supports A Healthy Immune System: • Vitamin C for preventing...
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17 - Zinc. Immunity, Food Sources and Supplements
The Cancer Dietitian Podcast
In this episode, part of our series on nutrition and immunity, we discuss zinc! Our topics include:
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16 - Nutrition & Immunity. Dietary choices that support a healthy immune system.
The Cancer Dietitian Podcast
In this episode, Julie discusses how nutrition can support or distract your immune system. She focuses on food you should consider for your diet that strengthens your immune system. Then she discusses foods that could be distracting your immune system from doing its job.
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15 - Nutrition Options During Treatment
The Cancer Dietitian Podcast
The topic for this episode, sponsored by , is “Nutrition Options During Treatment.” We will focus today’s episode on the unique needs of people during treatment who are at high risk for malnutrition. For many people undergoing treatment for cancer, simply coming to terms with their disease and then getting started on their treatment journey requires the majority of their brain power. However, we know that preventing and treating malnutrition during cancer treatment is a key component of getting the best care. In this episode, Julie discusses tips for managing side effects that...
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14 - Food Safety and Cancer
The Cancer Dietitian Podcast
Today's topic is Food Safety and Cancer. This is a webinar that I presented a few days ago. It’s almost an hour of talk about food safety, which is a topic that has more recently seen a lot of interest.
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13 - Emotional Effects of Cancer
The Cancer Dietitian Podcast
On this episode we’re talking about the emotional effects of cancer with Dr. Richard McQuellon, Director of Psychosocial Oncology at WFBH's Cancer Patient Support Program.
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12 - Colon Cancer Survivorship
The Cancer Dietitian Podcast
On this episode we’re talking about survivorship with Kristin Houston, PA & Dr. Stacy Wentworth of Wake Forest Baptist Cancer Survivorship Clinic in Winston-Salem, NC. They walk us through recommendations regarding follow up medical treatment, treating common side effects, and the mental challenges that come with transitioning into post-treatment life.
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11 - Diagnosis and Treatment of Colon Cancer
The Cancer Dietitian Podcast
On this episode we’re discussing diagnosis & treatment of colon cancer with Joyce Fenstermaker, a GI Oncology Nurse Navigator at WFBH Comprehensive Cancer Center, about the colon cancer screening and treatment process and coping with the anxiety that comes with a diagnosis.
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10 - Genetic Risk and Colon Cancer
The Cancer Dietitian Podcast
On this episode of the Cancer Dietitian Podcast we’re talking with Thuy Vu, a Genetic Counselor at Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center in Winston-Salem, NC, about how genetics can affect your probability of developing colon cancer and preventative measures you can take to help stay cancer-free.
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9 - Nutrition and Colon Cancer
The Cancer Dietitian Podcast
On this episode of The Cancer Dietitian Podcast we’re talking about evidence-based guidelines regarding nutrition and physical activity when it comes to colon cancer.
info_outlineFor many people undergoing treatment for cancer, simply coming to terms with their disease and then getting started on their treatment journey requires the majority of their brain power. However, we know that preventing and treating malnutrition during cancer treatment is a key component of getting the best care.
In this episode, Julie discusses tips for managing side effects that impact nutrition status and also discuss the menu of options regarding oral nutrition supplements that Nestle Health Science offers.
Links:
Nestle Boost Soothe - https://www.cancerdietitian.com/boostsoothepodcast
Julie's webpage with tips and webinar on managing cancer treatment side effects - https://www.cancerdietitian.com/2017/09/tips-combating-cancer-side-effects.html