S2 Ep26: Is there such a thing as a breast cancer diet? - Tamar Rothenberg

01/27/21 • 59 min

What to eat and what not to eat? That is the question.
There is so much information and mis-information out there surrounding nutrition and food. Navigating through the noise can be really difficult, this is more so when you are looking for reliable and accurate information surrounding nutrition around a breast cancer diagnosis.
Tamar Rothenberg is a nutrition dietician who specialises in nutrition supporting those who have had a breast cancer diagnosis. She’s an adjunct professor of nutrition at Touro College and University and most recently, she co-led the study, Coping with Cancer in the Kitchen, published in Nutrients.
So she knows her stuff!
In this episode we talked about so many topics; from debunking diet myths, to the roles of pre and pro-biotics as well as the role of anti-inflammatory foods and the different types of the mediterranean diet.
Tamar also brilliantly describes how focusing on 'what you will eat' rather than 'what you won't eat' is a better way to reframing how we approach food.
It was such a great episode, and Tamar shared so much information on foods that are beneficial, specifically if you are either going through a breast cancer diagnosis, or are coming through the other side.
Please check out the show notes for all the links:
https://mybreastmyhealth.com/episode26.
Thanks for listening.
Tasha x

Previous Episode

S2 Ep25: How exercise can combat fatigue, boost immunity and treat lymphoedema - Tom Cowan

We all know that exercise is good for you. However, this is especially true if you have had treatment for breast cancer. There is emerging evidence suggesting that regular exercise not only improves your general fitness, but it can also reduce cancer recurrence and improve outcome post treatment.
Today's guest is Tom Cowan, an exercise physiologist who works closely with those affected by cancer. Tom's work has been recognised by Public Health England and the Faculty for Sport and Exercise Medicine UK, who selected him to become a member of their Cancer and Exercise expert panel.
Tom prescribes specific exercises tailored to the individual and understands the challenges faced by patients, either during or after treatment.
Topics we covered include: how to beat fatigue (a common side effect of treatment), exercises we can do to boost our immune system, the importance of bone health, as well as strategies to help with lymphoedema.
It was a conversation full of extremely helpful advice, and Tom shares tips and tricks of what you can do to to incorporate exercise into your daily life.
Check out the show notes at:
https://mybreastmyhealth.com/episode25
Happy listening.
Tasha x

Next Episode

S2 Ep27: Breast cancer at the age of 28 years changed the course of my life - Paulina Golozd

What happens when you are diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 28? You reflect on your life, consider what is important and then you pivot. You pursue a path that you find meaningful and fulfilling.
This is what happened to my guest today, Paulina Golozd.
Paulina had a secure high flying corporate job. However, a breast cancer diagnosis made her realise that perhaps what she was doing wasn't enough. She wanted to make an impact on people's lives and be the difference.
So, she quit her prestigious job with all the trapping that came with it, and became a student again. She completed her degree in counselling psychology and is now busy undertaking research as part of her PhD thesis. As part of her project, Paulina is looking at the impact of a breast cancer diagnosis, not only on those who have undertaken treatment, but also the on surgeons involved in treating the disease.
Paulina is passionate about helping those who have been affected by breast cancer. Listen to this episode to learn more about her story, from her breast cancer diagnosis to the breast cancer surgeon who inspired her and ultimately to the work she is doing right now.
Head over to the show notes at: https://mybreastmyhealth/episode27.
It was a great conversation and I hope you enjoy it.
Happy listening!
Tasha x