Healthy Bites 4/7/21
Here's how you can eat, think, and move this week in order to live your healthiest life.
How to Eat
What’s the scoop on noncaloric artificial or natural sweeteners (also called nonnutritive sweeteners)? Many people realize that they need to steer away from sugar wherever they can and in doing so, substitute these sweeteners instead. The upside is that you get the sweetness without the sugar. The downside is that these sweeteners can raise your blood sugar, cause an insulin release, and continue your brain’s reliance on sweets to stimulate pleasure centers. In short, the powder forms of these sweeteners often contain a hidden sugar called maltodextrin. If you are going to use these sweeteners, go with the liquid forms (which usually don’t contain maltodextrin), but be sure to check ingredient labels for hidden sugars.
How to Think
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You are stronger than breast cancer.
The journey through breast cancer is life-changing. There are complicated questions. There are intense emotions.
And . . . there can be meaning. There can be growth. What you need is resilience. Inner strength.
This journal will help you find yours.
Here you have space to feel, to vent, to express, to grow, and to breathe. Inside you will find:
- inspirational quotes
- moments for stillness
- space to follow your progress
- room for gratitude
- note pertinent labs and scans
- notes on your nutrition
- keep track of your symptoms
- tracking guide for exercise
This is for you at any stage of your journey: newly diagnosed, during treatment, or after treatment.
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