Potato Leek Soup

Potato Leek Soup

Nothing warms me up on a cold day like a bowl of soup. Paired with some rustic bread, it’s a whole meal. And my potato leek soup is just the thing! In the original French version, potato leek soup, known as Vichyssoise, is served cold and is made from potatoes,...
Episode 49: The Upside to Cancer with Theresa Drescher

Episode 49: The Upside to Cancer with Theresa Drescher

Can you imagine an upside to cancer? I don’t just mean a silver lining. When I was first diagnosed someone close to me said, “one day you will look back and think this was the best thing that ever happened to you.” I kid you not. Although I’m still waiting for that...
The Connection Between Cancer and  Eating Meat

The Connection Between Cancer and Eating Meat

There is ample science showing a connection between cancer and eating meat, but whether or not you should stop eating meat could be a philosophical question, a moral question, it could be answered from an environmental perspective, or from a health perspective. I will...
Episode 48: Physical Therapy with Amanda Grilli

Episode 48: Physical Therapy with Amanda Grilli

We know that physical therapy can be beneficial when someone is injured or after surgery to regain mobility and range of motion, but many breast cancer survivors do not have access to or even know about the benefits physical therapy can provide to them. Physical...
Health Benefits of Chocolate

Health Benefits of Chocolate

The health benefits of chocolate come from its phytonutrients called flavonoids. Flavonoids are naturally found in many plant-based foods, including chocolate, tea, and red wine. Flavonoids offer many health benefits, including acting as antioxidants, preventing heart...