Nutrition

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 …

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian We know that the food we eat plays a vital role in our health.  Eating a diet that includes whole grains, fruit, vegetables, beans while low in sugar is recommended.  Does eating any …

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian Cancer nutrition experts agree that plant-based based adds crucial phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals and fibers that may be difficult to consume in adequate amounts if you eat the …

Written by: Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian Every year during the month of March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics invites everyone to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. This …

There are regions of the world where people live well into their 90’s and even into the 100’s: Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Loma Linda, California; Ikaria, Greece and Nicoya, Costa Rica. When studied, theses people share common habits like …

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian Have you heard that you should “Eat the Rainbow”? The colorful natural pigments in plant foods are called Phytochemicals. These “plant chemicals” that organically exist in foods like …

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian What are the best foods to buy when are under a self-quarantine, and is it possible to consume a nutritious diet?  The good news is that nutrition can still be your priority if …

By: Lori Bumbaco With the start of the new year, the inevitable New Year’s resolution to lose weight strikes again.  This time of year marks high levels of motivation to embark on a journey towards good health.  Yet seemingly as quickly as the …