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6 days ago
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 thing...

10 reasons why breast cancer thrivers should enjoy soy

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.

What's the level of evidence exercise lowers breast cancer risk?

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.

Ask the breast cancer dietitian: What can I eat?

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

Genetic testing for breast cancer: Worth it?

Tamar Rothenberg, RDN

Apr 9, 2019
5 min

Genetic testing for breast cancer: Worth it?

Knowledge can empower, enable women to take action, and make informed decisions. BRCA testing saves lives, and free genetic tests are now av

5 things to do when your body keeps changing

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

Avocado fat just got a whole lot better for you

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.

The most important number for your health? It might be your zip code

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

Body image after cancer or illness: You're not alone

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

Does eating flaxseed prevent or raise cancer risk?

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

Take a plant-based step to lower your breast cancer risk

Tamar Rothenberg, RDN

Aug 13, 2018
5 min

Take a plant-based step to lower your breast cancer risk

The evidence is very strong that eating a spectrum of fruits and vegetables protects your heart and brain. But do these plant foods also low

5 ways to reduce cancer risk that have nothing to do with weight

Tamar Rothenberg, RDN

Jul 6, 2018
5 min

5 ways to reduce cancer risk that have nothing to do with weight

If you're standing on your scale, you're only thinking of which foods to resist, which lasts but a short time. Try these tips to red

10 special things to do to support someone with cancer

Tamar Rothenberg, RDN

May 16, 2018
4 min

10 special things to do to support someone with cancer

People are often uncomfortable about what to say or do in the face of suffering. But simple acts of kindness and support can help someone t

10 things never to say to a cancer patient, and what to do instead

Tamar Rothenberg, RDN

May 3, 2018
4 min

10 things never to say to a cancer patient, and what to do instead

These are the 10 things never to say to a cancer patient, based on my own experiences with cancer, and my work as a dietitian with clients w

Tamar Rothenberg, RDN

Apr 14, 2018
3 min

Why do we overeat?

"I enjoy food too much and that's why I eat too much." "I'm always hungry and never feel full." "Why can't I stop eating?” Does this soun...

The 5 surprising foods to eat to reduce cancer risk

Tamar Rothenberg, RDN

Feb 6, 2018
1 min

The 5 surprising foods to eat to reduce cancer risk

In the spirit of National Cancer Prevention Month, I invite you to download your free copy of the "5 Surprising Foods to Eat to Reduce

Is soy helpful or harmful for cancer survivors?

Tamar Rothenberg, RDN

Jan 11, 2018
3 min

Is soy helpful or harmful for cancer survivors?

For years, cancer survivors were told to be cautious about eating soy foods, but current data shows foods such as tofu, tempeh, soymilk, and

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Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RDN

Breast Cancer Nutritionist

Why eating to prevent diabetes also helps breast cancer survivors live longer

Vegetable Taco Soup

10 reasons why breast cancer thrivers should enjoy soy

What's the level of evidence exercise lowers breast cancer risk?

Do fermented foods cause cancer?

Ask the breast cancer dietitian: What can I eat?

Genetic testing for breast cancer: Worth it?

5 things to do when your body keeps changing

Avocado fat just got a whole lot better for you

The most important number for your health? It might be your zip code

Body image after cancer or illness: You're not alone

Does eating flaxseed prevent or raise cancer risk?

Take a plant-based step to lower your breast cancer risk

5 ways to reduce cancer risk that have nothing to do with weight

10 special things to do to support someone with cancer

10 things never to say to a cancer patient, and what to do instead

Why do we overeat?

The 5 surprising foods to eat to reduce cancer risk

Is soy helpful or harmful for cancer survivors?

Tamar Rothenberg