As you all know by now, I’m about 85% Vegan. However, two to three times per week I eat fish and goat cheese. After being 100% vegan for about a year, I found that my body really needs these other protein sources. With lots of vitamin D, selenium, B vitamins, magnesium, as well as the prized… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Salmon
Beating Cancer with Nutrition
Friday's Fixin's: Pappardelle's Pasta
At the farmer’s market in Aspen, I came across the most incredible and delicious pasta company called Pappardelle’s. I was immediately drawn to their gluten free varietals. I know. I know. Gluten free past and products can be gross and taste like wallpaper paste (though truth be told, I’ve never actually eaten wallpaper paste,… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Pappardelle's Pasta
Friday's Fixin's: Kitchari
As I’ve mentioned before, I’m beginning to get my head around cleaning out, physically (and emotionally!). After the immense amount of toxicity that I’ve had in the 8+ months (& that’s just the treatment…not even counting the breast cancer!), my body is screaming for a cleanse.
Friday's Fixin's: Juice
Juicing has never been my favorite thing. There. I said it. I’ve always perceived it to be tedious, messy and (especially for all of the work) not so tasty. Since my breast cancer diagnosis, however, I’m much more open to shedding preconceived notions!
Friday's Fixin's: Fabulous Fiber
I’ve always known that fiber is good for you. Great for cleaning out, etc. However, since my breast cancer diagnosis, the importance of fiber has taken on a whole new, Silver Lined importance.
Friday's Fixin's: Stupendous Snacks
Since my breast cancer diagnosis (and especially in the bottomless pit of chemo despair), I have found that I am so much more focused on what I put into my body.
While I was a healthy eater prior to this FBC nonsense, I do admit to having some unhealthy proclivities, e.g., skipping the occasional meal…or having one “big” meal/day….or not getting enough fiber and a few other unmentionables. I am learning though…which is a Silver Lining!
Necessary Nutrition
Once breast cancer (or any kind of cancer for that matter) enters life, nutrition ascends to the top of the priority list and stays there throughout the trajectory of treatment…and beyond.
Incorporating a Registered Dietitian (RD) into your health care team is absolutely imperative because food plays a crucial role in supporting treatment, healing and preventing recurrence. (It also helps with cancer prevention, by the way, but I missed that part!)
Friday's Fixin's: Mollie's Passata Soup
One of my all-time favorite restaurants is Trattoria Mollie in Montecito, California. The food is not only delicious and nutritious, but also made with a whole lotta love.
Friday's Fixin's: Multigrain Pilaf
Last week, a friend brought the most amazing lunch over. We had this delicious Multigrain Pilaf accompanied by even yummier conversation. I feel so happy, peaceful and simultaneously decadent eating outside. With a friend. At home. On a weekday. Everything about our lunch was a Silver Lining.
Friday's Fixin's: Arugula Salad
My all-time favorite salad recipe is found in Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa Family Style cookbook. It’s easy breezy and so delicious (double Silver Lining!).