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
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Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RDN
Breast Cancer Nutritionist
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Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
- Sep 18, 2019
- 4 min
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, 2019
- 3 min
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, 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
- May 2, 2019
- 5 min
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 14, 2019
- 4 min
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 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
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
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
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
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