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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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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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Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Aug 9, 20231 min read
14 Cancer-Protective Cruciferous Vegetables: Your Ultimate List
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Mary Johnson MEd, MSN, RD
Apr 4, 20231 min read
#InternationalCarrotDay
April 4th is International Carrot Day! I wonder if it's just coincidence that it falls the week leading up to Easter!? The Easter Bunny...
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