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, RDN
Breast Cancer Nutritionist
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Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
- Feb 4
- 4 min
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
- Dec 16, 2021
- 3 min
Do these 3 holiday cooking hacks for cancer fatigue
Even superheroes need their rest. Give yourself the gift of taking some shortcuts to anticancer foods, and holiday hacks.
Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
- Jul 7, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 6 min
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 26, 2021
- 7 min
Why everything you know about the 10 principles of intuitive eating is wrong
Here's why everything you probably know about the principles of intuitive eating is wrong. Intuitive eating is not a weight loss program,...
Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
- Mar 15, 2021
- 3 min
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
- Jan 22, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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
- Sep 6, 2020
- 6 min
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, 2019
- 4 min
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, 2019
- 4 min
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.
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
- Jun 5, 2019
- 5 min
Ask the breast cancer dietitian: What can I eat?
I'm often asked as a breast cancer dietitian, I had a breast cancer diagnosis, what should I eat? Do I need to go vegetarian—or vegan— t
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
- Apr 9, 2019
- 5 min
Why you need to consider genetic testing if you’ve had breast cancer
Knowledge can empower, enable women to take action, and make informed decisions. BRCA testing saves lives, and free genetic tests are now av
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
- Jan 16, 2019
- 5 min
5 things to do when your body keeps changing
Try these 5 things to meet your body with grace, while reducing your risk of chronic disease and breast cancer recurrence, for which breast
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
- Dec 19, 2018
- 4 min
Avocado fat just got a whole lot better for you
Avocado and other oils just got much healthier for your heart, given the new FDA designation last month for oils high in oleic acid.
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
- Nov 28, 2018
- 6 min
The most important number for your health? It might be your zip code
Access to nutritious meals can be a challenge to both cancer patients and their caregivers. Here are some resources for meals and delivery s
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
- Oct 25, 2018
- 4 min
Body image after cancer or illness: You're not alone
Where can you turn if you have body image concerns after cancer or other illnesses? How can you befriend your body and begin to find its wis
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
- Sep 27, 2018
- 4 min
Does eating flaxseed prevent or raise cancer risk?
One group of astounding anticancer compounds are a type of phytochemical called lignan. And flaxseed just happens to be the richest source o