by C | Aug 4, 2022 | BITE Back, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Healthy Eating, Nutrition
“You know, there’s a right and wrong way to do EVERYTHING.” Oliver Hardy, the American comic actor (and one half of Laurel and Hardy) said that. He didn’t work in the world of breast cancer survivorship. Although nutrition is science, not comedy, I’ve encountered some...
by C | Feb 21, 2022 | BITE Back, Breast Cancer, Nutrition, Risk Reduction
Ready to focus on your ticker? This blog is devoted to all things breast health after treatment for ER/PR+ cancer, but remember, there’s a link between heart disease and breast cancer, which I wrote about here. It’s just as important to pay attention to the...
by C | May 7, 2021 | BITE Back, Breast Cancer, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Risk Reduction, STRIKE Back
“Eat everything in moderation”. You hear it all the time, yet what does that even mean? The definition of moderation: “avoiding extremes of behavior or expression; observing reasonable limits.” Some breast cancer nutrition advice, often shared by your oncologist: “Eat...
by C | Jun 25, 2020 | BITE Back, Nutrition
No doubt you’ve heard that tea (especially GREEN) has breast cancer benefits. It’s those benefits I explore here, albeit briefly; I could write an entire month of posts devoted to nothing but tea. The goal of my blog is to help you feel confident making...
by C | Jun 11, 2020 | BITE Back, Breast Cancer, Fitness, MOVE Back, Nutrition
Can we get real? The majority of lifestyle information connected to improving breast cancer treatment and survivorship while reducing risk of recurrence generally circles back to the same theme: nutrition and fitness. Pay attention to the food you put on your plate...
by C | Apr 23, 2020 | BITE Back, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Nutrition, Risk Reduction
Want to meet me for a drink? Grab a glass of wine and discuss the day and life in general? In my pre-breast cancer days, I loved my red wine. Whether catching up with a friend or sharing a meal with my husband, a glass (or two) of a robust red was de rigueur....
