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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 18-22, 2023

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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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.

Adrenal Fatigue: Is It Real?
October 17, 2023

Always tired? No energy? Can’t focus? If you go to your doctor and undergo testing without finding an answer, frustration is understandable. People want answers. Adrenal fatigue is an explanation that has recently grown in popularity. But is it real?

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Smoothies: A Healthy Choice?
July 20, 2023

Smoothies can be a great way to get fruit and vegetables into your diet, and even grains (more about that later). But are they as good as actually eating those fruits and vegetables?

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Can We Be Healthy at Any Size?
June 9, 2023

Struggling to find the balance between health and size? Learn strategies for maintaining a healthy lifestyle while working towards your size goals.

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March is National Nutrition Month (HIDE UNTIL MARCH 2024)

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.