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Top 3 Questions I’m Asked As An Oncology RD

Alexandra Rothwell is a registered dietitian, with a specialization in oncology nutrition. Currently in private practice in the Bay Area, while she was in New York Alexandra worked...

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Managing Weight Loss During Cancer Treatment

According to the National Cancer Institute, the goal of nutrition in cancer treatment is “to address current cancer- and treatment-related issues, minimize treatment-related side effects, and anticipate and...

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Food Sources of Probiotics

Probiotics are healthy bacteria found in foods that help increase the diversity in bacteria species within the gut. Probiotic bacteria can be found in fermented foods. Foods containing probiotics...

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Ask Esther: Lowering Cholesterol

Lifestyle changes are a terrific way to address high cholesterol. As a registered dietitian-nutritionist, I’ll walk you through some things you can do. But keep in mind that...

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How To Get the Most Nutrition Out of Fruits & Veggies

Many people are concerned about getting the most nutrients from their food – and rightly so. Fruits and vegetables are chockful of nutrients, so it’s important to get...

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Ask Esther: BPA & Food Storage

Can I use plastic containers to store food? I heard it is toxic. One of the components of some plastic containers, as well as the lining of some cans,...

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Dealing With Cancer-Related Fatigue

What is cancer fatigue? Cancer fatigue is different from the tiredness that we all can experience after physical activity, a hard day’s work, or lack of sleep. Fatigue caused...

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Don’t Panic If It’s Not Organic

We are forever urging people to eat more fresh fruits and veggies. There is more and more evidence that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help...

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Ask Esther: Calcium & Vitamin D Intake

I am in need of guidance on some good sources of calcium and vitamin d for my dear friend who has just started her first of 16 weeks...

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Ask Esther: Are some foods bad for people with cancer?

I've heard that eating animal protein, soy, and some non-organic foods aren't good for people with cancer. Is that true? This is a question that many people in the...

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What’s the best diet to reduce my risk for cancer?

What is the best diet to follow if I want to reduce my risk for cancer? More and more, I’m seeing research that addresses not only food but also...