by Wendy Kaplan, MS, RDN, CSO, CDCES, CDN | Jul 24, 2018 | Mondays Monthly Glance
The June Nutrition Program theme was “Breakfast at Mondays” and we focused on ways to consume quality nutrients during cancer treatment. We discussed the importance of protein, good sources of protein and creative and yummy ways to increase our protein. We also talked...
by Wendy Kaplan, MS, RDN, CSO, CDCES, CDN | Jul 22, 2018 | Mondays Monthly Glance
May is Mediterranean Foods Month! The Mediterranean dietary eating pattern is one that centers around healthful plant-based foods as well as emphasizes other important aspects of a healthy lifestyle including, being social, acting mindfully and engaging in physical...
by Wendy Kaplan, MS, RDN, CSO, CDCES, CDN | Apr 28, 2018 | Mondays Monthly Glance
April is National Garden Month so we were in full bloom to “Help Mondays Grow”. Thanks to some generous donations, 480 packs of organic herb seeds from Zziggysgal and 450 flower pots from the HC Companies, Inc. everyone can enjoy growing and using their own herbs....
by Wendy Kaplan, MS, RDN, CSO, CDCES, CDN | Mar 28, 2018 | Mondays Monthly Glance
March is National Nutrition Month and March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Since eating red and processed meats increases the risk for colorectal cancer, the monthly theme is chose is “Meat Me at Mondays”. We discussed what are red and processed meats are, the...
by Wendy Kaplan, MS, RDN, CSO, CDCES, CDN | Mar 13, 2018 | Mondays Monthly Glance
February is American Heart Month. We discussed sources of sodium in our diet including hidden sodium in a lot of seemingly healthy products, we reviewed recommendations versus what most Americans really consume in a day and we had a lot of fun ranking foods in order...
by Wendy Kaplan, MS, RDN, CSO, CDCES, CDN | Mar 13, 2018 | Mondays Monthly Glance
January is Hot Tea Month! Tea is the second most consumed beverage worldwide. Water is the most consumed! Research is ongoing to investigate it’s flavonoids for potential health benefits. Results are more promising for heart disease then cancer reduction, however...
