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Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD

Sep 4, 20231 min read

Happy Labor Day!

Happy Labor Day! Have a safe and relaxing holiday! Now is a great time to enjoy the end of summer produce! If you haven't had corn on the...

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Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD

Aug 31, 20231 min read

August 31st is National Trail Mix Day!

Trail mix is an excellent snack for those undergoing cancer treatment as well as survivors as the dried fruit and nuts are rich in...

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Appetite Loss During Cancer Treatment? 15 Ideas for Trying Small, Frequent Meals

Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD

Aug 30, 20232 min read

Appetite Loss During Cancer Treatment? 15 Ideas for Trying Small, Frequent Meals

Cancer treatment appetite loss tips

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More Herbs, Less Salt Day: Nine of my favorite herbs! (plus a couple of my favorite spices/recipes)

Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD

Aug 29, 20232 min read

More Herbs, Less Salt Day: Nine of my favorite herbs! (plus a couple of my favorite spices/recipes)

It's 'More Herbs, Less Salt Day' - a day to celebrate all of the wonderful flavor and protective qualities herbs have to offer and to...

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Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD

Aug 15, 20232 min read

Following Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations Reduces Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence

Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence This is exciting news! Recommendations from the American Institute of Cancer Research or AICR for...

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14 Cancer-Protective Cruciferous Vegetables: Your Ultimate List

Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD

Aug 9, 20231 min read

14 Cancer-Protective Cruciferous Vegetables: Your Ultimate List

Cruciferous Vegetables

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August 6-12 is National Farmer's Market Week

Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD

Aug 7, 20231 min read

August 6-12 is National Farmer's Market Week

August 6-12 is National #FarmersMarketWeek! This is the 24th year this event, which celebrates the vital role farmers play in our...

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Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD

Jul 31, 20232 min read

How Do You Manage Stress?

A #cancerdiagnosis is one of the most stressful life events you or a family member can receive. As you navigate treatment and...

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Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD

Jul 18, 20231 min read

July is National Watermelon Month

July is #nationalwatermelonmonth. Wonderfully sweet and refreshing, nothing says summer like watermelon! Watermelon is mostly water so...

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Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD

Jul 11, 20231 min read

Does Sugar Feed Cancer Cells?

One of the most frequently asked questions is whether cancer feeds tumor cells? Congrats and thanks to Santosh Rao, MD and Stacy Shawhan,...

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Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD

Jul 10, 20231 min read

July is National Grilling Month!

July is #NationalGrillingMonth! Celebrations with family and friends, parades, pie eating contests, barbecues, flags waving in the...

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Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD

Jul 10, 20231 min read

July is National Grilling Month!

July is #nationalgrillingmonth. Why not add some fruits and veggies when you fire up the grill? Not long ago I posted about Heterocyclic...

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Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD

Jul 3, 20231 min read

As American as Apple Pie!

As American as apple pie! 🇺🇲 🥧 🍎 How great is it when something as delicious as an apple is so good for you!? The American Institute...

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Breast Cancer Survivors Can Promote Cardiovascular Health with Nutrition Interventions

Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD

Jun 12, 20231 min read

Breast Cancer Survivors Can Promote Cardiovascular Health with Nutrition Interventions

It's #nationalcancersurvivormonth. Breast cancer survivors may have long-term side effects from treatment that include cardiovascular...

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Cancer Survivors May Benefit from Nutrients to Support Bone Health

Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD

Jun 8, 20231 min read

Cancer Survivors May Benefit from Nutrients to Support Bone Health

June is #NationalCancerSurvivorMonth. Many cancer treatments cause bone loss so it is important for survivors to consume nutrients, such...

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Soy, Vitamin D and Carotenoids Support Biological Processes that are Cancer Protective

Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD

May 20, 20232 min read

Soy, Vitamin D and Carotenoids Support Biological Processes that are Cancer Protective

Soy, Vitamin D and Carotenoids support biological processes, including hormone regulation, that are cancer protective. - Vitamin D is...

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Food Can Protect Healthy Cells Damaged by Exposure to Carcinogenic Chemicals

Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD

May 19, 20231 min read

Food Can Protect Healthy Cells Damaged by Exposure to Carcinogenic Chemicals

Food can support the process of detoxification when healthy cells are exposed to carcinogenic chemicals preventing cancer initiation and...

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Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD

May 15, 20232 min read

National Chocolate Chip Day

It's #nationalchocolatechip day! Who doesn't love a good chocolate chip cookie!? If you're following an anti-inflammatory diet, I've got...

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Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD

May 10, 20231 min read

New Mammogram Guidelines

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has announced new guidelines for starting mammograms at age 40 and continuing every other year...

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April is Head and Neck Cancer Awarness Month

Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD

Apr 5, 20231 min read

April is Head and Neck Cancer Awarness Month

April is #headandneckcancer awareness month. Major risk factors include alcohol consumption and smoking. According to the American...

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