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Do you wonder what the deal is with GMOs and genetic engineering? Do you wish someone could explain the basics with a level head and without trying to convince you of their perspective?

GMOs are a HEATED topic these days. But it doesn’t have to be!  Grab a coffee, or a beer, and have a listen as Julie does her best to explain what GMOs are and what the current evidence is regarding their effects on our health and the environment. All in 25 minutes, of course!

In typical “Julie style”, this episode is full of the practical, evidence-based nutrition information that you crave. With none of the sensationalism, guilt or pseudoscience. Get your info from the expert!

HELPFUL EVIDENCE-BASED RESOURCES ON GMOs:

 

National Academy of Sciences May 2016 Report: Genetically Engineered Crops: Experiences and Prospects – http://nas-sites.org/ge-crops/category/report/

The Genetic Literacy Project

Info on golden rice: Golden Rice, Part 1: The story of a GMO crop that could save 2 billion lives

Center for Science in the Public Interest Biotechnology page

CSPI’s Straight Talk on Genetically Engineered Foods: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

SciMoms Introduction to GMOs

2018 Meta-analysis: Impact of genetically engineered maize on agronomic, environmental and toxicological traits: a meta-analysis of 21 years of field data

 

Julie’s articles on GMOs –

GMO Foods: Why You Should NOT Freak Out!

Don’t Freak Out about GMO Foods Part 2
 

FOLLOW FARMERS WITH BLOGS AND SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES!

Here are some of Julie’s favs:

The Foodie Farmer 

A dietitian with a large family farm in Maryland 

The Foodie Farmer Facebook Page

Twitter at @FarmGirlJen

Instagram at @DirtDietitian 

Farm Babe

Farmer in Iowa

Twitter at @thefarmbabe

Facebook Page

Michele Payne

Agriculture and Communications Expert

Check out her book – Food Truths From Farm to Table

Facebook Page

Twitter at @mpaynspeaker

This latest episode of The Cancer Dietitian Podcast gets into the nitty-gritty of organic foods, pesticides, cancer risk and what choices to make when you’re at the grocery store.

Do you feel like people (or your social media news feed!) guilt you for your choices at the grocery store? Do you wonder what the evidence is for, or against, organic foods?

This podcast will help allay your fears and help you feel confident when navigating the grocery store aisles and farmers market stalls.

In typical “Julie style”, this episode is full of the practical, evidence-based nutrition information that you crave. With none of the sensationalism, guilt or pseudoscience. Get your info from the expert!

Printable handout: https://bitly.com/cancerandorganics

BLOG ARTICLES ON THE TOPIC:

The Dirty Dozen List and Organic Foods

Organic Food and Cancer: Do pesticides cause cancer? Can I wash them off with soap?

Are Organic Foods Better? Plus Cancer Dietitian Video Interview

Should I Buy Organic? Cancer Prevention and the Dirty Dozen List!

Organic Food and Cancer: Should I Buy Organic? Part I

Organic Food and Cancer: Should I Buy Organic? Part II

This episode of The Cancer Dietitian Podcast covers the science (or lack of) behind the alkaline diet. Listen to the show to find out how I explain this topic to my clients.

I cut to the bottom line up front, and also spend plenty of time explaining how our bodies manage pH (acid/alkaline balance), what research has been done on alkaline diets and cancer and what exactly proponents of the diet claim it can do.

In typical “Julie style”, this episode is full of the practical, evidence-based nutrition information that you crave. With none of the sensationalism, guilt or pseudoscience. Get your info from the expert!

Links:

Alkaline diet and cancer handout download available for sale on my website: https://www.cancerdietitian.com/wordpress/product/acid-alkaline-diet

Does Alkaline Water Kill Cancer Cells?

Acidic Foods and Alkaline Foods – Knowing the Difference

Acid/Alkaline Diet for Cancer? The Evidence, or Lack of

Cure Magazine article: Can a Low-Acid Diet Help Prevent Cancer?

In episode 2, I take on the topic of soy, especially as it relates to breast cancer. Find out how I explain this popular and confusing topic to my clients.  

Things addressed include:

• Should breast cancer survivors avoid soy?
• What soy additives should I avoid on the ingredient list?
• What is the most evidence-based info regarding lifestyle and breast cancer risk?
• Does soy have estrogen?
• Why should I eat soy?

In typical Julie style, this episode gets to the point and is full of practical, evidence-based nutrition information. Get your info from the expert!  

PRINTABLE HANDOUT AT www.cancerdietitian.com/wordpress/soy

BLOG ARTICLES ON THE TOPIC:

Soy Foods and Cancer

Breast Cancer Nutrition Myths & Truths

Top 5 Nutrition and Breast Cancer Questions and Answers

Should I Drink Almond Milk? Or Soy Milk? Or Regular Milk?

Do Soy Foods Cause or Prevent Breast Cancer? Part I

Do Soy Foods Cause or Prevent Breast Cancer? Part II

Soy Foods and Cancer: Recipes!

This FIRST episode of The Cancer Dietitian Podcast dives right into the most common cancer nutrition question that I get. Listen to the show to find out how I explain this somewhat complex topic to my clients. 

I also explain the difference between simple sugars and complex carbohydrates, what makes something a “healthy carb”, why you SHOULD eat carbohydrates for optimal body function, plus tips on which simple sugars to cut back on. 

In typical “Julie style”, this episode is full of the practical, evidence-based nutrition information that you crave. With none of the sensationalism, guilt or pseudoscience. Get your info from the expert!

Printable handout on “Does Sugar Feed Cancer?”

BLOG ARTICLES ON THE TOPIC:

• Why You Should Stop Saying “Sugar Feeds Cancer”
• The Mystery of Sugar: How Your Body Digests It and the Difference Between Simple Sugars and Complex Carbs.
• Does Sugar Feed Cancer? It’s not a simple question!!
• Insulin, Sugar and Cancer: The Facts
• The Connection Between Diabetes and Cancer
• Does Sugar Feed Cancer? Part II
• Does Sugar Feed Cancer? Part I

Welcome to The Cancer Dietitian Podcast!

Are you a cancer patient wondering what to eat to keep your body as healthy as possible during treatment?Are you a cancer survivor wanting to eat as healthy as possible to reduce risk of recurrence?

Are you sick of all the crazy info around nutrition and just want an evidence-based resource for the facts?Are you a healthcare provider or dietitian trying to figure out how to answer all the crazy questions your patients have after watching documentaries or reading the headlines?

Are you someone who loves to hear myth busting around nutrition topics?

If so….this podcast is for YOU!

Join Julie Lanford, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN a bonafide expert in oncology nutrition as she guides you through the forest of nutrition and cancer information.

What makes Julie an expert? 

• She has a Bachelor’s in Science in Biology, Nutrition concentration, from an accredited college (N.C. State University) – www.ncsu.edu
• She completed all the coursework to qualify for a dietetic internship – accreditation information here.
• She’s a Registered Dietitian – learn more about RD credentials
• She has a Master’s in Public Health Nutrition from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Public Health (ranked #2 Public Health school overall and #1 among public universities)
• She is a board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition (CSO) and has to retake the exam every 5 years to prove she is qualified. Learn more about CSO.
• She has been the Wellness Director for Cancer Services, Inc for the past 10+ years. www.cancerservicesonline.org

Julie is the creator and author of Cancer Services, Inc’s nutrition resource – CancerDietitian.com.

She has educated thousands of people regarding the evidence around nutrition and cancer over the past 11 years. She offers a no-nonsense approach and approaches the topic of nutrition from a whole person perspective.Her goal is to assist you in making your own choices around food and to help lower the anxiety around those choices.

Julie believes that healthy eating should be DELICIOUS and nutritious!She specializes in making healthy living fun and enjoys time away from work with her personal “circus” – a husband, 8-year-old daughter, 2-year-old son and lively golden retriever.