Hi everyone! I emailed the dietician who created the Breast Cancer diet I have posted on here as well as follow and asked her a few questions. Some VERY interesting responses that I thought I would share w/ you. My questions in blue, her answer in red. Take care.
Rhonda
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Rhonda,
I'lll try to answer your questions below:
On Thursday, October 6, 2005, at 10:07 AM, rhonda r hoffman wrote:
> Diana,
>
>
I was reading an article and the following statement was made
>
> "Cold-water fish such as salmon, tuna (not the "light" version),
> swordfish and some nuts and seeds are rich in omega-3."
>
> what does she mean by "not the ""light"" version?
I am assuming it means albacore (white) tuna. However, albacore is
higher in mercury than *light* tuna therefore now I only eat *light*
tuna.
>
>
Also, I met with my dietician (I found it funny that much of our
> conversation, she used your book as a reference) and I was asking her
> which nuts are best and she was not sure, thought you might be able to
> help.
brazil nuts are highest in selenium, hazelnuts are highest in a
compound like Taxol. I eat all nuts.
>
>
We on the HER2support group are looking for a good brownie recipe w/
> flaxseed in it, got any?
Have not tried one. Maybe there is one on www.FlaxRD.com
>
> Lastly, are you planning any lectures in the Grand Rapids area any
> time soon?
I spoke there last February but nothing has been planned for the future.
>
> I follow your diet FAITHFULLY (everyone thinks I'm crazy, but I tell
> them that until there is a food that tastes better than chemo, I'm not
> changing) except I do give myself 1 day a week "cheat day" (If I
> didn't do this, I wouldn't stick to it), but even on this day I still
> do your shake and drink a TBS of olive oil, walk 2 miles on the
> treadmill 5 days a week, am beginning yoga and quing gong (sp). I
> always recommend your book and diet to people and am even doing some
> volunteer work for AICR. Thank you for the power you've put in the
> hands of us people who want to do everything we can to NEVER see this
> beast again.
Thanks for the feedback. AICR is a wonderful organization.
>
> I purchased your book, but was wondering if you take donations to
> support your website (I'm not looking to advertise, just support such
> a useful place).
Thank you for your thoughtfulness. I don't need or accept personal
donations for my web site, but if desired, you can make a donation
directly to my endowment at AICR. Write "Diana Dyer Endowment" on the
check's memo plus also write a letter addressed to Heather Morgan, VP
of Development at AICR, 1759 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20009,
explaining where you would like your donation to go. That would be very
kind and helpful as so much more research is needed about nutrition for
cancer survivors.
>
> Rhonda Hoffman
Many best wishes to you for continued health, healing, and hope!
Diana Dyer
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Diana Grant Dyer, MS, RD - Author
A Dietitian's Cancer Story (English and Spanish editions)
Available from AICR (1-800-843-8114)
Web site:
www.CancerRD.com
"Information and Inspiration for Cancer Survivors"
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