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 […]
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 […]
Power Foods for Families On-The-Go
It’s that time of year again! With the end of summer comes the end of holidays and getaways – and a return to the hectic everyday schedule of school and activities. And for many families, it’s also the start of long weekends (for tryouts), extra-early mornings (for practices), shopping excursions (to replace equipment that doesn’t […]
What’s for Breakfast? (and snack and lunch)
Breakfast. The ever elusive meal. The most important meal of the day. The one that needs the best balance. The one with low/no sugar. The one you’re meant to eat within an hour of waking up. So much to remember – but just work on breakfast and you’ll feel fitter, lighter and more energetic in no […]
Busting a Move for Breast Health
WOW! What an incredible day! It was my absolute pleasure to get on the floor with our Bust a Move participants on Saturday, March 28 and I was so moved by their dedication to improving breast health in our region. We laughed, we cried – but most of all, we moved, grooved and celebrated the […]
Maybe Maple?
So often you hear “stay away from sugar”! And it’s true – to a certain extent and unavoidable at times. I think blanket statements are…
