About FOOD IS MEDicine rd
Meet Laurie, the face of food is medicine rd
For over 20 years, I have delivered personalized, expert nutritional guidance to help people like you achieve greater health and welless. In the cancer arena, I have worked with clients who have not just cancer but an array of other nutrition-related conditions. As an award-winning cancer practitioner, an author of 2 award-winning books for breast cancer survivors, and a survivor myself, I understand what it is like to be at the bottom and overwhelmed by rebuilding health habits so that I can later thrive. I also know that serving as a guide rather than a taskmaster is important to you. My motto is progress not perfection and I apply it with a light-as-a-feather brush! Check out the link to find out how you can schedule time with me to move forward:
https://provider.faynutrition.com/book/laurie-hatch/24f687
How does laurie practice what she teaches other survivors?
A Passion for Survivorship: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
After nearly 2 decades working in cancer care and also experiencing the struggles of my own survivorship, I have written two books, one a text to explain important nutrition information for breast cancer survivors, and a journal for the survivor to examine, explore, and practice new eating approaches. After my diagnosis, it became clear to me that my unique point of view as a cancer dietitian and a survivor I had something to offer and I could not keep my knowledge to myself.
My goal is simple: help as many of my fellow survivors as I can through my books and breast cancer centered organizations! American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer held in October is an annual favorite. The Pink Fund, an organization devoted to helping with the financial struggles of women with breast cancer, has a quarterly newsletter to which I contribute timely nutrition articles. And, I enjoy serving as a guest speaker for support groups where I can hear the stories of others and share mine. .
Appreciating the outdoors---walking, riding horses, and exploring natural landscapes is my physical fitness focus and recharge. After my diagnosis, I had to adjust my expectations of what types of physical activity were most comfortable for me. For example, I don't feel safe bareback on a horse anymore! The saddle is my friend.
Traveling means trying my hand at creating ethnic cuisine.
Sampling foods from faraway places --spices, different preparation techniques from Africa, Italy, Greece, Israel--that is a big part of why I enjoy traveling, even if just downtown to a local Mexican cafe. But from a nutriton standpoint, the wide variety of plant nutrients from spices, fruits, and vegetables along with plant-based proteins (beans, lentils), and flavors is even more important to me.
I believe in supporting others who are fighting for and building up other survivors.
Michelle Hoglan is a survivor too and she is passionate about providing resources to breast cancer survivors on her website.
I support the pink fund
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