by Wendy Kaplan, MS, RDN, CSO, CDCES, CDN | Dec 1, 2017 | Mondays Monthly Glance
We’re all about the smiles and good times at Mondays at Racine, so of course my goal was to make the month of December one to remember! Mondays~Mocktails~Merriment & Memories was the perfect theme. Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, smiley 2018. XOXO, Wendy...
by Wendy Kaplan, MS, RDN, CSO, CDCES, CDN | Nov 1, 2017 | Mondays Monthly Glance
Many cancer patients experience taste changes during treatment. Even though we always address this by experimenting with different flavor palettes, in November we highlighted “fall” herbs & spices. We made pumpkin pie spice and tried different dips...
by Julie Bolton | Oct 2, 2017 | Mondays Monthly Glance
October is the first full month of fall. To celebrate, we brought back some of our fall favorite foods and drinks. October was also Breast and Liver Cancer Awareness Month and although we did not have one central theme for the month, we emphasized healthy eating by...
by Wendy Kaplan, MS, RDN, CSO, CDCES, CDN | Sep 2, 2017 | Mondays Monthly Glance
As many of you are well too aware, side effects of cancer treatment can derail many of life’s fun activities. During the month of September many families enjoy a day outdoors apple picking. So, since nothing is impossible at Mondays, I brought the “apple...
by Wendy Kaplan, MS, RDN, CSO, CDCES, CDN | Jul 1, 2017 | Mondays Monthly Glance
The number one question I’m asked is “does sugar feed cancer?” I used July and August to dispel that myth, to talk about sugar in general and how we as a society consume too much in our daily diets. We discussed food labels and how to differentiate...
by Wendy Kaplan, MS, RDN, CSO, CDCES, CDN | Jun 1, 2017 | Mondays Monthly Glance
June is designated Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month. Although fruits and vegetables can be enjoyed all year long it’s understandable that the start of summer emphasizes their importance. Besides providing antioxidants, phytochemicals and an abundance of vitamins...
