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Self-Compassion During Difficult Times

Written by Kim Matthews, MA, LPC, Support Programs Coordinator There is always an argument for the benefit of being kind to oneself, but it can be an especially beneficial practice when experiencing a cancer diagnosis, supporting a loved one …

Becoming More Present: Loving Kindness Meditation

Written by Serena Jain, Mindfulness Specialist Meditation is a practice that involves focusing the mind on an object of awareness such as the breath, a thought, the body or an activity to be able to train the attention and achieve a calmer and …

Seasonal Winter Produce to Add to your Cancer Protective Diet

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 …

What are Spices?

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, …

Preparing for the Holidays

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 …

Beans: Simply Delicious and Naturally Nutritious!

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 …

Mindful Eating

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 …

Mindful Eating

Grilling for Cancer Protection

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 …

National Fruit and Vegetables Month!

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 …

Celebrate the Mediterranean Diet in May

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 …

Invest in Your Health and the Health of the Planet During April

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 …