News & Blog

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian Did you know that Illinois plays a key role in providing food for the U.S. and the world? The Prairie State ranks at the top for several of the nation’s most important commodities, …

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian Getting enough sleep is needed for both physical and mental health. Despite the benefits of adequate rest, as many as half of people with cancer have problems sleeping. Insomnia and an …

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian Spring brings the promise of seasonal nutrition with the welcome of fresh fruit and vegetables. There are a handful of delicious fruits and vegetables packed with vitamins, minerals, …

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian Food offers many connections throughout life.  We learn how to cook from loved ones, we enjoy delicious food with family and friends, and we may even start to explore how food arrives …

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian Individuals who are living at least five years beyond a cancer diagnosis have significant increases in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and have a 1.3 greater risk of dying …

Get more of our Oncology Dietitian-approved recipes, cooking videos, nutrition advice and more, straight to your inbox! Sign up for our Nutrition Newsletter here. +January 2025 Sun-chokes Sun-chokes are also known as Jerusalem …

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian Self-care is defined as the action of making a conscious effort to create our own emotional, spiritual, mental, social, and physical health. How and what we eat is fundamental to each …

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian Many of us may feel the urge to hit the reset button after enjoying an abundance of food while celebrating the holidays. While it is always a great idea to embrace an opportunity to …

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian The holidays might make it challenging for us to enjoy the recommended cancer-fighting foods experts recommend. It is important to remember that healthy eating does not need to be …

Written by Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian October is a perfect time to embrace your favorite feel-good flavors and seasonal favorites of fall. We can enjoy an autumn-inspired plant-based choice if we are cozying up with a …