27 - Plant Based Diets for Cancer Survivors
The Cancer Dietitian Podcast
In this episode, Julie breaks down the current nutrition recommendations for cancer survivors and discusses the most important things you need to eat as a cancer survivor! Topics covered include: Nutrition & Cancer: 3 things to know What is plant-based eating? What daily habits help me promote health & healing? Give your body the tools it needs to function at it’s best! SUGGESTED ACTION STEPS: Sign up for The Cancer Dietitian Survivor Diet email series! Recipe resources: Watch the video recording and download the slides at:
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26 - Nutrition During and After Cancer Treatment
The Cancer Dietitian Podcast
Our expert speakers this month are Lora White, RD, CSO, LDN and Amber Thomas, RD, CSO. We have a lot of great information to share on this topic and hope you find it helpful! For a reflection guide or to register for the discussion group, go to . Lora White: Amber Thomas: Julie Lanford:
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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.
info_outlineThis FIRST episode of The Cancer Dietitian Podcast dives right into the most common cancer nutrition question that I get. Listen to the show to find out how I explain this somewhat complex topic to my clients.
I also explain the difference between simple sugars and complex carbohydrates, what makes something a "healthy carb", why you SHOULD eat carbohydrates for optimal body function, plus tips on which simple sugars to cut back on.
In typical "Julie style", this episode is full of the practical, evidence-based nutrition information that you crave. With none of the sensationalism, guilt or pseudoscience. Get your info from the expert!
Printable handout on "Does Sugar Feed Cancer?"
BLOG ARTICLES ON THE TOPIC:
- Why You Should Stop Saying “Sugar Feeds Cancer”
- The Mystery of Sugar: How Your Body Digests It and the Difference Between Simple Sugars and Complex Carbs.
- Does Sugar Feed Cancer? It’s not a simple question!!
- Insulin, Sugar and Cancer: The Facts
- The Connection Between Diabetes and Cancer
- Does Sugar Feed Cancer? Part II
- Does Sugar Feed Cancer? Part I