Neither Outcomes4Me nor any participants in or contributors to any webinar, article or content endorses or recommends any products or services. Consult your physician regarding any treatment or therapy.
We recently hosted an exclusive webinar, “Navigating the Importance of Nutrition After a Cancer Diagnosis” with Rachel Beller, MS, RDN, an established registered dietitian, best-selling author, and founder of The Beller Nutritional Institute, specializing in oncology nutrition and weight management.
Rachel has been featured on TV programs including The Biggest Loser, Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, and more. In this discussion, Rachel shares the latest research on how nutrition can support your treatment outcomes, recovery, and overall health after a cancer diagnosis. She provides practical strategies for creating a balanced diet, explore advancements in oncology nutrition, and address common challenges that cancer patients face. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn directly from a leading registered nutritionist.
**Transcript below**
And I’m going quickly because we’re ending, so just one other concept. I only have maybe one slide on this: power tonics. What we drink makes a difference. I have in my desk a power tonic. It’s great to think of your beverages as vehicles to add more cancer-fighting goodness. So this is, I’m just picking one that’s very popular—black cumin seeds are amazing for digestion. They don’t have a strong taste or anything, but it’s great because they’re so rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. You can put that and make that as a tea.
Hibiscus powder, if you want, or hibiscus tea—just buy the loose leaf tea. You don’t have to add all of these; you could just do one. I would say, for post-meal digestion, my favorite way to go is black cumin seeds and fresh parsley. You can make a power tonic like that. It helps with digestion and is really rich in anti-cancer properties.
And then what I do is add spice, of course. One of my blends is a spice or a morning boost blend—great combination. They don’t dissolve, so don’t get frustrated. It’s a spice; it shouldn’t dissolve. If it dissolves, there’s a problem, like matcha. If it dissolves, there’s a problem. That means they’re adding solvents and unnecessary ingredients. But just an example.
And then for bedtime, for relaxing, barley grass latte is an incredible thing that a lot of my patients enjoy because it’s rich in GABA, and it helps us relax. It also has beta-glucans. That’s another one you could try. People ask me, “What does it taste like?” It tastes like matcha but just a little milder.
