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Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RDN
Breast Cancer Nutritionist
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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
Sep 18, 20194 min read
Breast cancer and your microbiome
Microorganisms are the new frontier in cancer research. And they're not just in our digestive system. The breast microbiome might yield
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Aug 29, 20193 min read
Hope, science and humor for breast cancer
The conversation about the consequences of treatments for breast cancer, which can often be disabling," are not talked about enough,&qu
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Jun 5, 20195 min read
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
May 1, 20195 min read
12 words to stop using to improve your relationship with food
A new language has emerged about food in our culture. Clean eating, diet, wellness, guilt free, and obesity, are a small selection of harmfu
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Mar 13, 20194 min read
Seeing yourself: 7 ways to stay in the photo
Get more comfortable with accepting your body after breast cancer and participate in photographs, with these 7 tips.
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Jan 15, 20195 min read
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 18, 20184 min read
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, 20186 min read
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 24, 20184 min read
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, 20184 min read
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
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Jul 5, 20185 min read
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
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
May 16, 20184 min read
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
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
May 2, 20184 min read
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
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