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Nutrition & Wellness

Nutrition & Wellness

Ensuring you have the proper nutrition throughout your entire treatment process is important for maintaining your strength and assisting in your recovery. At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS), our nutrition programs are led by registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) who are experts when it comes to dietary best practices for oncology patients. We have all the tools you need to help you along your journey, every step of the way.

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ASPEN Malnutrition Awareness Week™

September 16-20, 2024

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute is an official ambassador of ASPEN Malnutrition Awareness Week™
Malnutrition Awareness Week™ is a mark of the American Society for Parenteral And Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN). Used with permission from ASPEN.

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Virtual Classes

Sign up to join one of our live virtual cooking classes or participate in our virtual wellness series hosted by our dietitians.

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Oncology Nutrition

Getting the right nutrition at all stages of treatment can be highly beneficial for multiple reasons. Understand how certain foods affect your body and improve your health.

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Ask the Dietitian

Our dietitians are prepared for any questions you might have, no matter if you are just starting your journey, a survivor, or anywhere in between.

Nutrition Newsletters

Read the most recent newsletters from our dedicated team of Registered Dietitians to help you throughout your treatment process and after. From cooking tips to recent nutrition trends and more, these newsletters are a fun way to learn and address your nutritional needs at every turn.

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Snack Attack
July 15, 2024

Whether snacks are good or bad for you seems to be an open question. Snacks can lead to lower quality diets, or higher. What’s going on?

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Nutrition Prep for Hurricane Season
July 12, 2024

Wherever you live, it’s important to have a disaster preparedness plan. It’s especially important in Florida, where hurricane season is officially June 1 to November 30.

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Got Milk?
April 17, 2024

You may be someone who does not share an enthusiasm for dairy, but you may rethink your drink after seeing these nutrition facts.

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Collagen Supplements
January 9, 2024

Collagen is a large family of proteins found in animal tissues that is the most important protein produced by the human body. Learn more about the potential health benefits of commercial collage supplements in this article.

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March is National Nutrition Month (HIDE UNTIL MARCH 2025)

Join Our Recipe Contest: March 1 – 31

Preparing food at home can be good for you and the environment. Try your hand at creating a fun, plant-based side dish for the first ever Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Recipe Contest in honor of National Nutrition Month. The contest is open from March 1 through March 31. Click the link to view the contest flyer and rules and to download the submission form.