Save Serious Time this Summer with these Healthy Snack Ideas!
Post contributed by Emily Fitzgerald, MScFN, RD The school year is coming to an end, and you know what that means…summer vacation! With pool parties, days at the park, and summer camps just on the horizon, it can be tricky to find time to come up with nutritious snack ideas for the kids. To give […]
A New Link Between Diet and Breast Cancer Treatment…What Does It Mean?
Did you know that every hour somewhere in the world, a discovery is made that helps us learn more about cancer? Well, researchers recently learned something new that could impact the way we treat the most common type of breast cancer. A team of top scientists has published their findings about a fascinating dietary link, and […]
Canada’s New & Improved Food Guide: A Dietitian and Cancer Nutrition Coach Weighs In
There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding Canada’s food guide this week, as a new and improved version was released on Tuesday featuring some pretty big changes. The new guide takes a revolutionized approach to both the foods we eat and how we should be eating them, and it has been met with mixed reactions […]
Lemon Recipes
June 4th 2016 will be our 3rd Lemonade Standemonium! In light of this, here are some lemon recipes, courtesy of Emily Fitzgerald, MScFN, RD, Nutrition Coach for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. Zesty Lemonade Ingredients 1 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed 6 cups cold water 1 tbsp honey 1 lemon, sliced Ice Directions Add all of the ingredients […]
Take Control of Cancer in April
April is an exciting month to take control of cancer for several reasons: It is National Cancer Control Month April 7th is World Health Day I will be launching the 1:1 Nutrition Coaching program here at the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation! In the spirit of National Cancer Control Month I decided to write this blog post […]
Does Sugar Feed Cancer?
Does sugar feed cancer? This is one of the most common questions in the world of nutrition and oncology. The short answer to this question is no, sugar does not feed cancer. Read on to find out more! Every cell in the body requires sugar (glucose) for fuel, including cancer cells. The sugar comes from […]
Holiday Eats
The holidays – the most wonderful (and difficult) time of the year! No matter how hard you may try, you will find yourself surrounded by sweets and treats. Whether you are walking through the mall, at work or visiting with family and friends – temptation seems to present itself quite frequently this time of year. I […]
