Healthy Habits

09/01/2026

Does what you eat affect cancer? Can nutrition help manage chemotherapy side effects?

Join us for Nutrition and the Cancer Journey, a monthly educational series led by Shaye Arluk, MS, RD, Oncology Dietitian and 22-year cancer survivor. Learn practical ways to incorporate nutrient-rich foods into your meals and make informed choices to support your health and well-being.

📅 Tuesday, September 8
🕕 6 p.m.
📍 Sentara Brock Cancer Center, Norfolk

This month's topic: "Summing Up Supplements: What Should I Take and What Form?"

Whether you're a patient, survivor, caregiver, or simply looking for reliable nutrition information, this session offers expert guidance and helpful strategies for everyday life.

👉 Registration link is in the first comment.

08/28/2026

Be vigilant on what brand of lettuce you use.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed more than 1,000 new cases of cyclosporiasis in the United States this summer, bringing the total number of confirmed illnesses to more than 17,000.

The cases include 922 hospitalizations and two deaths. Great Lakes states, including Ohio and Michigan, have reported the highest numbers of cases.

Illnesses have been reported in 48 states and the District of Columbia. The exact source of all the illnesses remains unclear, but the CDC said many cases are linked to iceberg lettuce produced in Central Mexico by Taylor Farms.

08/28/2026

A registered dietitian explains how buying frozen fruits and vegetables can help shoppers save money, reduce food waste, and lock in vital nutrients.

07/26/2026

Watch parts one and two for why it’s so important to have our food fight for us

"So what we have here is a gut friendly disease fighting smoothie," that's what breast cancer survivor and Sentara Health registered dietitian Shaye Arluk told News 3’s Kurt Williams he would be trying.

Kurt wanted to try it himself as part of his ongoing prostate cancer journey.

The smoothie, which Arluk calls her "ancient gut healing smoothie," is built around ingredients she says have been used in Eastern medicine for thousands of years. The connection between gut health and cancer prevention is at the center of her approach.

06/03/2026

Should you take a calcium supplement? Check out this article in Everyday Health, where I commented on just that.

Calcium supplements may cause constipation, kidney stones, increase heart disease risk, and more. Here's what experts say about the risks, and when supplements are actually necessary.

05/18/2026

Lunch meal prep for the week is easy if you use prepared clean protein, your favorite seeds, some herbs and spices, extra brightly colored fruits and veggies and a homemade dressing. To not get bored add a new favorite superfood daily like nuts, leftover dinner cooked veggies, or your favorite cheese. Enjoy!

05/13/2026

Plant forward night with creamy vegan dressing made with cashews. Comment for recipe!

05/12/2026

Two mayos. Both advertised as made with avocado oil but their ingredients show one is not what it seems. Link in my bio to come grocery shopping with me and learn to shop for your health.

05/11/2026

It’s almost summer which means it’s almost time for America’s favorite frozen treat. Yet today’s supermarket carries so many brands filled with extra ingredients that spike inflammation and increase disease risk. Join me a week from Tuesday at Kroger in Virginia Beach to easily know how to choose brand’s that you can enjoy and still be part of a disease fighting diet!

05/05/2026

Even when eating out think bright colors and superfoods