February 25, 2016
The word “brunch” first appeared in print in the United States some 120 years ago, and the activity was originally viewed as an elaborate eating experience only for the wealthy. Of course, as we all know, it’s since made big gains in both popularity and accessibility. The New York Times called Sunday a “two-meal...
February 18, 2016
In addition to colder temperatures, most of us associate the month of February with Valentine’s Day. But did you know this cold winter month also houses another holiday of sorts? I’m talking about National Chili Day! It’s celebrated each year on the fourth Thursday in February, making Feb. 25 this year’s big day. The...
February 11, 2016
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, which means love is in the air! If you’re like millions of people around the world, you might be tempted to shower your loved one with candies and chocolates. In fact, it’s estimated that people spend $1.7 billion on Valentine’s Day candy each year and purchase 58 million pounds...
February 4, 2016
February was made for chocolate. Of course, Valentine’s Day is next week, and we all know by now the benefits of chocolate on heart health. And because February is American Heart Month, I’m sure you’ll hear a lot more about chocolate everywhere you turn in the coming weeks. The problem is most...
January 28, 2016
Super Bowl 50 is almost here! Basically a national holiday, the event is filled with food, friends, fun—and of course a little bit of football. While it’s easy to fall into the trap of eating junk food and drinking too much, it is possible to enjoy a Super Bowl party and still...
January 14, 2016
The holidays are now over, and you may be feeling a little lighter in the wallet and possibly a little sluggish from all of the holiday indulgences. The new year is a great time to gently reset your systems, to cleanse your body and get it back into its healthy state....
December 31, 2015
Such a versatile and useful food, tortillas are great for wraps, desserts, snacks—unfortunately, most of the options you’ll find at the grocery store are not very healthy. It’s almost impossible to find a vegan, gluten-free and grain-free option on the shelves, and if you do find a grain-free tortilla, it usually contains a...
December 17, 2015
For our patients at Hope4Cancer – and those participating in our Home Program – I typically don’t recommend cookies or other types of sweets in their diet. Healing cancer and eating sugar just don’t go together! But we also know it’s the holiday season, and everyone deserves a little treat. The good news...
December 11, 2015
At Hope4Cancer, we offer our patients smoothies at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. It’s a great way to add calories, protein and nutrients to their day. We find the Vitamix blender to be the best way to create a silky smooth drink. When I add cinnamon and nutmeg to this smoothie,...
November 26, 2015
Long considered a fix-all, generations of grandmothers have made broth from the bones of chicken, fish, or beef to nurture the sick and put a vigor in the step of life. For chefs, bone broth is the magic ingredient for soul-warming soups and matchless sauces. For cancer healers, bone broth is an excellent...
October 29, 2015
At Hope4Cancer, we are always seeking ways to get “superfoods” into our meals for our patients. An excellent, high-quality ingredient that’s packed with anti-cancer properties is spirulina. It’s a form of blue-green algae that grows in warm, fresh water bodies. As reported by Dr. Mercola, spirulina nourishes the body “by providing most of the protein you need...