Do Cleanses Work?
Have you been tempted to try a body cleanse or detox? Cleanses are particularly appealing to breast cancer survivors.
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Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RDN
Breast Cancer Nutritionist
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Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
Jan 95 min read
Do You Really Need Protein Powder? Pros and Cons to Consider
Everyone needs protein, but what about protein powder? How to choose from the large assortment of protein powders on the market.
Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
May 17, 20236 min read
Everything You Need to Know about Non-Sugar Substitutes
Is it true non-sugar substitutes cause heart attacks? What about people diagnosed with diabetes - do these non-sugar substitutes help?
Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
Apr 17, 20235 min read
What you need to know about advanced glycation end products
You've probably heard of AGEs, but what precisely are they? Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are glycotoxins that arise when...
Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
Mar 7, 20234 min read
Ever wondered about BPA and breast cancer?
Ever wondered if there is a link between Bisphenol A (BPA) and breast cancer? Is BPA to blame for some types of breast cancer?
Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
Feb 7, 20233 min read
Here's the formula for building a gut healthy bowl
You've rung the bell and completed medical treatments for breast cancer. But now you're left wondering: How can I start healing my gut?...
Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
Jan 10, 20233 min read
10 Foods to eat during cold and flu season
It's that time of the year, cold and flu season. Combined with the effects of cancer treatments and surgery, your immune system may need...
Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
Apr 12, 20229 min read
All about feeding your brain after a breast cancer diagnosis
Chemo brain is a lingering side effect of great concern to people experiencing breast cancer. This effect is especially distressing.
Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
Feb 4, 20224 min read
Foods that fight inflammation and breast cancer
You may have heard of “inflammation” and how bad it is. In reality, there are two types of inflammation, a “good” kind and a “bad” kind....
Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
Jul 6, 20214 min read
How to avoid vitamin B6 deficiency
The most common nutrient deficiency in the US is vitamin B6. This vitamin is important for your blood, brain, and metabolism.
Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
Apr 26, 20214 min read
Try these nutrition tips to help with the start of menopause after breast cancer
Menopause doesn’t usually start overnight. The exception is after breast cancer.
Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
Apr 6, 20216 min read
Top 7 myths and facts about low-carb eating
Research now shows breast cancer thrivers who adopt an eating pattern to reduce diabetes live longer. It may explain why breast cancer...
Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
Mar 15, 20213 min read
Get out of a cooking rut in 3 easy steps
Are you fresh out of new cooking ideas? It's time to step out of your cooking rut as we head into spring. Start here with three easy...
Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
Feb 24, 20214 min read
Use these nutrition tips for bone health at the onset of menopause
Women spend one-third of their life in menopause, starting at an average age of 51. Here are some expert nutrition and lifestyle tips.
Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
Jan 21, 20213 min read
Why eating to prevent diabetes also helps breast cancer survivors live longer
Small changes in the diet designed to reduce your risk for diabetes, also help women diagnosed with breast cancer live longer.
Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
Dec 16, 20202 min read
Vegetable Taco Soup
We're still on a soup kick around here. A bowl of winter comfort can cook up in 20-30 minutes, while you're getting other important...
Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
Nov 12, 20202 min read
Pizza Soup
Here's a soup you can prepare in 30 minutes, filled with nutrients for breast cancer thrivers.
Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
Sep 6, 20206 min read
10 reasons why breast cancer thrivers should enjoy soy
Here are 10 reasons anyone diagnosed or at risk of breast cancer can safely enjoy soyfoods.
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Oct 31, 20194 min read
What's the level of evidence exercise lowers breast cancer risk?
Much of cancer research on lifestyle is based on observational research, making it tough to replicate and prove cause and effect. But the ex
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Aug 1, 20194 min read
Do fermented foods cause cancer?
Do fermented foods cause cancer? Yes and no. But if you’re hesitant to try fermented vegetables, there are very good reasons to try them.
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