Nutrition

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Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian Many people find that it is relatively easy to enjoy more fruit and vegetables during the warmer months. The warmer weather invites many options for delicious, local fruit and …

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian What are spices? Spices grow in tropical areas and come from the bark, buds, fruit, roots, seeds, and stems of plants and trees. Some of the basic spices to keep on hand are cumin, …

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian The holidays are a special time of year to celebrate and often include traditions with food. The mainstay of nutrition advice is “balance and moderation”, and this can apply to eating …

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian Beans 101  Nutrition experts often recommend that we eat beans as part of an overall healthy diet. That’s because beans are nutrition superstars!  Not only are they a planet …

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian Has sitting down at the dinner table become more of a chore rather than a time of nourishment and interaction? Have you noticed that you sit down to dinner and have quickly eaten …

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian Has sitting down at the dinner table become more of a chore rather than a time of nourishment and interaction? Have you noticed that you sit down to dinner and have quickly eaten …

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian Grilling for Cancer Protection Did you know that grilling (broiling) and barbecuing (charbroiling) meat, fish, or other foods with intense heat on the grill leads to formation of …

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian At the start of June, we celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month.  This food holiday has been observed since 1991, originally to promote growers and the grilling season. It …

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian Year after year, experts rate the Mediterranean way of eating as one of the best in the world.  The good news is that it doesn’t matter where in the world you live, we can pursue …

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian Springtime season is upon us, therefore it’s a great time to check-in with yourself on how you can keep healthy and happy habits that create sustainable change. Do you have a routine …

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian Nutrition is an important part of the journey when you are faced with a colorectal cancer diagnosis. Eating a well-balanced diet before, during, and after cancer treatment can help you …