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There’s no single food you can eat to guarantee no recurrence of breast cancer, but there are foods that provide superior nutrition and beneficial compounds that work together (we call that “synergy”) to potentially reduce your risk of recurrence. As a fellow breast cancer survivor and dietitian, I make it a priority to eat the foods that do that, and in today’s episode I highlight five of them. They also happen to be pink foods, and given this is October - the pinkest of months - they fit right in. Tune in and learn how you can add them to your peaceful plate!  After today’s episode you’ll know:  Five pink foods that add nutrition and flavor while aiding in potential risk reduction How these five pink foods are protective of your breast health The four benefits these pretty pink foods have in common ______________________________________________ Click here and learn all the ways you can with me! Click here to get my brand new FREE guide; The 5 Foods Breast Cancer Survivors Worry About Most (and what the science really says) Follow me on Instagram @hormone.breastcancer.dietitian

If you’ve ever done a breast cancer walk, run or any other type of event, you know how powerful that community is; the camaraderie, shared experience, support and love you feel with each step. Last weekend I had the opportunity to exhibit my Peaceful Plate nutrition resources at a local Making Strides event and experienced all of those things first-hand! I also had some take-away’s regarding eating after breast cancer that I want to share with you, and I cover those in today’s episode.  After today’s episode you’ll understand:  Three common themes re: eating after breast cancer  Two reasons why breast cancer survivors focus on food My one wish for future breast cancer events Click here and learn all the ways you can work with me! Click here to get my brand new FREE guide; The 5 Foods Breast Cancer Survivors Worry About Most (and what the science really says) Follow me on Instagram @hormone.breastcancer.dietitian

Finishing treatment for breast cancer is supposed to feel like an enormous relief and the start of the “easy” part. But as breast cancer survivors, you and I know that’s not necessarily true. Especially during the month of October - the “pinkest” of months - it can feel extra difficult to navigate the thing that keeps you baffled; your diet. In today’s episode I share three examples of October information that can leave you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and anxious about how you’re handling your food in survivorship, and the stealthy way they may negatively impact your habits.   You’ll learn: Surprising ways October can be emotion-filled for breast cancer survivors How October “messaging” causes you to second-guess your food Solutions for taking charge of your food during PINKTOBER!  Click here for information on working with me! Click here to get my brand new FREE guide; The 5 Foods Breast Cancer Survivors Worry About Most (and what the science really says) Follow me on Instagram @hormone.breastcancer.dietitian

What comes up for you when you think about eating your favorite foods after breast cancer? Joy? Worry? Stress? Breast cancer survivors often struggle to feel comfortable eating those oh-so-yummy, but less-than-healthy foods after treatment ends. The stubborn thought that a single food will trigger a recurrence is tough to shake. If that’s YOUR struggle, I’ve got you covered with this episode. After today’s episode you’ll understand:  The surprising way your favorite foods can sabotage your eating habits What makes “less healthy” foods work against your breast health Three “must-understand” perspectives that determine how you navigate  Click here to submit a booking request for THE CLARITY SESSIONS Click here to get my brand new FREE guide; The 5 Foods Breast Cancer Survivors Worry About Most (and what the science really says) Follow me on Instagram @hormone.breastcancer.dietitian

As a breast cancer survivor, your diet is something you’re pretty sure you need to pay attention to, but you also can’t help but wonder, how important is it, really? Does what you eat even matter? In today’s episode I share the answer to that with you. After today’s episode you’ll understand:  Why it feels challenging to focus on your nutrition and diet Three research findings that support your goal of making your nutrition matter My number one tip for keeping your nutrition commitment  Click here for THE CLARITY SESSIONS package  Click here to get my brand new FREE guide; The 5 Foods Breast Cancer Survivors Worry About Most (and what the science really says) Follow me on Instagram @hormone.breastcancer.dietitian

Of all the things you thought would be complicated after finishing breast cancer treatment, deciding what to eat wasn’t one of them. The indecision. The overwhelm. The worry. You couldn’t have imagined the challenge in deciding what to have for dinner; but now you know. Digging through reams of nutrition information, trying to put it all together in a way that makes sense for your nutrition needs and wondering where to start is so confusing. But it doesn’t have to be. In today’s episode I share evidence-based strategies for taking that first step to eating with peace as a breast cancer survivor. After today’s episode you’ll understand:  The five recommendations that have the biggest impact on your recurrence risk Why nutrition information alone isn’t enough to help you make impactful diet changes as a breast cancer survivor My pro tips for creating sustainable nutrition habits that serve you in the long run ___________________________________________________ Click here for THE CLARITY SESSIONS package Click here to get my brand new FREE guide; The 5 Foods Breast Cancer Survivors Worry About Most (and what the science really says) Follow me on Instagram @hormone.breastcancer.dietitian

No doubt you’ve heard that certain diets may reduce your recurrence risk, but what about certain nutrients? Currently science doesn’t back up the idea that specific nutrient recommendations are the ultimate way to minimize your recurrence risk, however, there is nuance to that. In today’s episode I dig into what you need to know about nutrient-dense diets in order to make the best food choices for you! Click here for THE CLARITY SESSIONS package Click here to get my brand new FREE guide; The 5 Foods Breast Cancer Survivors Worry About Most (and what the science really says) Follow me on Instagram @hormone.breastcancer.dietitian

Increasing the fiber in your diet may seem unimportant and not very impactful on your breast health, but in today’s episode, I’ll share what the research really says about that. Adding more fiber to your diet is a safe and practical way to improve your overall health, while potentially decreasing your recurrence risk. Could that be true? Yes!  After today’s episode you’ll understand:  Why fiber is so important to add to your diet The powerful benefits of fiber foods How to eat the recommended amount of daily fiber _____________________________________________________ Click here to submit a booking request for THE CLARITY SESSIONS Click here to get my brand new FREE guide; The 5 Foods Breast Cancer Survivors Worry About Most (and what the science really says) Follow me on Instagram @hormone.breastcancer.dietitian

How many times have you stood in front of your pantry, digging behind boxes and bags and thinking, “There’s nothing here I can eat”, or “What should I eat?” or “What shouldn’t I eat?” After breast cancer, you know how even the smallest food decisions can feel overwhelming. Decisions that seemed so mindless and simple before your diagnosis, now feel like an insurmountable task. In today’s episode I share 10 tips to help you make peace with your pantry, or at the very least, start feeling less overwhelmed every time you open that pantry door.   After today’s episode you’ll understand:  Why a peaceful pantry matters The three things a peaceful pantry does for you  Taking charge of your pantry is easier than you think Click here to submit a booking request for THE CLARITY SESSIONS Click here to get my brand new FREE guide; The 5 Foods Breast Cancer Survivors Worry About Most (and what the science really says) Follow me on Instagram @hormone.breastcancer.dietitian

If you’re wondering whether or not all the hype around protein is something you need to pay attention to, this episode is for you! As a breast cancer survivor, you have special dietary needs; not in the sense that you can’t eat “normal food”, rather, that the choices you make on a daily basis are meant to support your breast and overall health in a way that you feel good about. If you’re second-guessing the type, amount and frequency of the protein you eat, you won’t feel good about it - you’ll stress about it.  After today’s episode you’ll understand:  Why you might be shortchanging your protein intake The number one consideration when choosing protein options  How I help my clients identify whether or not they’re getting enough protein _________________________________________________ Click here to submit a booking request for THE CLARITY SESSIONS Click here to get my brand new FREE guide; The 5 Foods Breast Cancer Survivors Worry About Most (and what the science really says) Follow me on Instagram @hormone.breastcancer.dietitian

If walking into a grocery store leaves you trembling, sweating and hyperventilating, you’re experiencing what I call grocery store panic. And it’s real! Breast cancer survivors just like you - normal women who’ve been walking into grocery stores for their entire adult lives - are reduced to quivering, confused shoppers afraid of the little old produce section. Listen, this isn’t something to beat yourself up about. It’s something to take charge of and put and end to so that you can live the life you want to live after breast cancer. Ready? After today’s episode you’ll understand:  What grocery store panic is really about Why ignoring grocery store panic is futile in conquering grocery store panic My pro tip for reducing grocery store panic Click here for THE CLARITY SESSIONS package Click here to get my brand new FREE guide; The 5 Foods Breast Cancer Survivors Worry About Most (and what the science really says) Follow me on Instagram @hormone.breastcancer.dietitian

Breast cancer survivors often mourn how they “used” to eat. Savoring a sandwich, lingering over a latte, munching a muffin - eating was simple and something to enjoy! Now? It’s tough to shake the food stress that stems from wondering whether or not you’re eating the “right” way. Listen, my fellow breast cancer survivor; food is not your enemy and you definitely can get back to eating with ease. In this episode, I show you how!   You’ll learn: My three-step approach to eating with peace The number one reason why making peace with food feels so difficult How to meet your recurrence risk halfway _______________________________________________ Click here to submit a booking request for THE CLARITY SESSIONS Click here to get on the wait list for THE PEACEFUL PLATE Click here to get my brand new FREE guide; The 5 Foods Breast Cancer Survivors Worry About Most (and what the science really says) Follow me on Instagram @hormone.breastcancer.dietitian

Doesn’t it feel good to put the blame for your breast cancer on that unsuspecting cheeseburger? Of course it does! But the truth is, that “feel good” feeling is misplaced. Diet is often discussed in relation to breast cancer risk, yet diet hasn’t been identified as a definitive cause of breast cancer; not that it stops you from blaming and naming your diet as the cause of YOUR breast cancer. Which can only mean one thing - your diet will be a culprit in a recurrence. Ready to change that thinking?  After today’s episode you’ll understand:  Why “blaming the food” is so appealing to your brain The two powerful thoughts behind your tendency to “blame the food” What to do instead of “blame the food”. . .on repeat Click here to submit a booking request for THE CLARITY SESSIONS Click here to get my brand new FREE guide; The 5 Foods Breast Cancer Survivors Worry About Most (and what the science really says) Follow me on Instagram @hormone.breastcancer.dietitian

There’s only so far you can go when you build your breast cancer diet around breast cancer nutrition myths. You can get to a place where you think you’re doing yourself a favor by following “food rules”, but you won’t get to the point of eating with confidence and feeling peaceful about what you’re putting on your plate. That’s why in today’s episode I explore the topic of breast cancer nutrition myths and the role they truly play in your survivorship.   After today’s episode you’ll understand:  Why breast cancer nutrition myths exist Facts behind the “dairy causes breast cancer” myth The number one way to cut through the breast cancer nutrition myth noise Click here to submit a booking request for THE CLARITY SESSIONS Click here to get my brand new FREE guide; The 5 Foods Breast Cancer Survivors Worry About Most (and what the science really says) Follow me on Instagram @hormone.breastcancer.dietitian

Oh my goodness, food can feel so scary! As a breast cancer survivor you KNOW that, because you’ve EXPERIENCED that. Here’s what I want you to know; it doesn’t have to be that way, and it’s more than likely there’s a real reason why you DO feel that way. It may feel impossible to be able to put that feeling into words, but after today’s episode, you’ll be really clear on what’s actually going on -  and that, my friend - can help ease the food scaries!  After today’s episode you’ll understand:  The number one reason why you think food is scary Three things “food is scary” thoughts do for you What you MUST do to eliminate those “food is scary” thoughts Click here for THE CLARITY SESSIONS packageClick here to get my brand new FREE guide; The 5 Foods Breast Cancer Survivors Worry About Most (and what the science really says) Follow me on Instagram @hormone.breastcancer.dietitian