by Krystle Zuniga PhD, RD, CSO | Jul 10, 2023 | Nutrition During Cancer Treatment, Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
While it’s commonly advised to limit fiber to avoid worsening diarrhea, it’s important to know that not all fibers are alike and certain types may even help reduce the severity of diarrhea. What is fiber? Fiber is a special type of carbohydrate that our...
by Krystle Zuniga PhD, RD, CSO | Jul 3, 2023 | Nutrition During Cancer Treatment, Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
Diarrhea isn’t the easiest thing to discuss with your provider, but a change in frequency of bowel movements is important information and needs to be addressed. While occasional episodes of diarrhea are considered normal, severe diarrhea can have a significant...
by Krystle Zuniga PhD, RD, CSO | Jun 24, 2023 | Nutrition During Cancer Treatment
If Nutrition Is So Important During and After Cancer, Why Aren’t Most Patients Receiving Adequate Nutrition Support? Was the extent of the nutrition information you received during treatment a pamphlet, a general statement of “eat a well-balanced diet,” or simply told...
by Krystle Zuniga PhD, RD, CSO | May 16, 2023 | Nutrition During Cancer Treatment
Combat Misinformation Welcome to an evidence-based nutrition resource for cancer patients and survivors. This isn’t a blog with recipes, discussion about “cancer-fighting” foods or supplements, or revealing “secrets your doctor won’t tell you about.” This is a...
