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  • Description: Ingredients:
    1 (4 to 4 1/2 pound) piece watermelon, preferably seedless

    3 large ripe tomatoes, preferably green or orange heirlooms, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes

    1 medium sweet onion, such as Vidalia, sliced

    4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

    1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta
    Directions:
    Cut off and discard the watermelon rind. Cut the watermelon into 1-inch cubes, removing any seeds as needed.

    Transfer to serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.

    Add the tomatoes, onion, and mint to the watermelon and toss gently. Add the feta and toss again. Serve immediately.
    Yield:
    10 servings (3/4 cup)
    Nutrition Tip
    The tomatoes and watermelon in this recipe are rich in a phytochemical called lycopene, which give these fruits their red/pink color. Phytochemicals, or phytonutrients, provide plants with natural protection against disease, sun damage, fungus, and bugs. Many of...
  • Description: Ingredients:
    1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk

    1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

    1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon maple syrup

    1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

    1/8 teaspoon salt

    1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

    1/3 cup chia seeds

    Garnish (optional)

    1/4 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)

    1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped

    1/2 teaspoon unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted

    1/2 teaspoon chocolate shavings or cocoa powder
    Directions:
    Add 1/4 cup almond milk and cocoa powder in a bowl. Whisk well to combine.

    Add in remaining almond milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.

    Stir in chia seeds.

    Cover and place in fridge. Stir after 3 hours. Let chill overnight.

    Garnish with raspberries, mint, toasted coconut, and chocolate shavings.
    Preparation Time | Yield:
    20 minutes, plus overnight chilling | 4 servings
    Nutrition Tip:
    Chia seeds are ...
  • Description: Ingredients:
    1 cup peaches

    1/2 frozen banana

    1 handful of fresh spinach

    1 teaspoon honey

    1 cup brewed green tea, chilled
    Directions:
    Peel, slice, and freeze half a banana.

    Brew green tea using 1 1/2 cups of water. Let cool to room temperature or in refrigerator.

    Blend peaches, frozen banana, spinach, honey and green tea until desired consistency.

    Drink immediately or freeze and re-blend mixture to enjoy later.
    Yield:
    2 cups, 1 serving
    Nutrition Tip:
    Smoothies are a quick, easy way to enjoy a refreshing, nutrient-rich meal or snack. This snack is light and nutritious. Prepare the smoothie the night before an appointment and re-blend in the morning before heading out.
  • Description: Ingredients:
    2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)

    1 cup diced, peeled, pitted mango (about 1 large)

    1 cup ice cubes

    1/2 cup nonfat milk, organic nonfat milk, unsweetened almond/coconut/rice/soy milk
    Directions:
    Combine all ingredients in blender.

    Purée until very smooth.

    Pour into glasses.
    Yield:
    2 servings
    Nutrition Tip:
    Fresh or frozen berries contain many important nutrients and are also one of the best sources of antioxidants. Antioxidants are nutrients, including vitamin A/beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, and selenium, that help protect the body's healthy cells from damage by free radicals.

    Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and cranberries are great sources of antioxidants, and can be included in this smoothie recipe to add beneficial berries to your diet.
  • Description: Ingredients:
    Marinade:

    4 tablespoons soy sauce

    1 tablespoon ginger

    1 tablespoon garlic

    Soup:

    2 chicken breasts

    3 tablespoons ginger

    1 and 1/2 tablespoons garlic

    1/2 medium onion

    3 cups chicken broth

    1 chayote squash, cubed

    2 cups chopped kale

    salt and pepper

    ~ 3 tablespoons cornstarch
    Directions:
    4 tablespoons soy sauce

    1 tablespoon ginger

    1 tablespoon garlic

    Marinate chicken for approximately 20 minutes.

    Bake chicken at 350 F to internal temperature of 165 F; set aside and rest.

    Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger.*

    Add chicken broth; bring to boil.

    Add cubed chayote and simmer till tender. Substitute zucchini if chayote is unavailable.

    Add slurry of cornstarch (l tablespoon per cup liquid) to achieve desired soup thickness.

    Add cubed chicken.

    Add kale and simmer until wilted.

    Salt and pepper to ta...
  • Description: Ingredients:
    1 cup refrigerated vanilla or chocolate milk

    1/2 cup Greek yogurt

    1 scoop protein powder

    3/4 cup fresh or frozen fruit, such as cherries, berries, or cut-up pieces of peach or melon

    1/2 banana, fresh or frozen
    Directions:
    Combine all ingredients in blender.

    Blend on high speed for two minutes or until all of the ingredients are smooth and creamy. For a thicker shake, add a few ice cubes.
    Yield:
    1 serving
    Nutrition Tip:
    Being tired is common during cancer treatment. Fatigue can make meal preparation exhausting, and when you are finished with preparation, you may not even feel like eating. When you are most fatigued try creating quick and easy nourishing recipes like this smoothie. This yogurt protein smoothie is both refreshing and nutritious. You can even prepare smoothies the night before an appointment and re-blend in the morning before heading out.

    When choosing a protein powder, read the ingr...
  • Description: In this video, Christina Conte, RDN, LDN shares helpful tips for managing taste changes as a side effect of cancer treatment. Please be advised that the information contained in this video is general in nature. It is important to speak with your oncology team to report any concerns and create a treatment plan that works for you.

  • Spring Greens

    May 5, 2022
    Description: Join Stephanie Meyers, RD, LDN, CNSD, a nutritionist with Dana-Farber’s Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living, for healthy cooking inspiration. 

    Resources: Spring Greens (PDF) Tags: Nutrition, Recipes, Salad, Vegetables
  • Description: Join Stephanie Meyers, RD, LDN, CNSD, a nutritionist with Dana-Farber’s Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living, for healthy cooking inspiration. This week's topic: Basics of Pressure Cooking with an Instant Pot

    Resources: Pressure Cooking (PDF)

    Tags: Cooking, Chicken, Equipment, Instant Pot, Recipes