Cathy Biase BSc, RHN, CPCC

04/23/2026

During cancer treatment and recovery, nutrition needs to shift from “ideal” to “supportive.” The body is under stress, appetite and digestion can change, and energy needs fluctuate day to day.

What I focus on with clients is simple: consistent nourishment, adequate protein, easy-to-digest meals, and flexibility. Some days that looks like a full balanced plate. Other days, it’s smaller, softer, or more frequent meals and that’s still progress.

There’s no perfect plan during this phase. The goal is to reduce pressure on the body while still providing what it needs to repair, maintain strength, and adapt.

Recovery is supported through what the body can tolerate not what it’s expected to do.

04/21/2026

Strength is built through simple, consistent inputs, not extremes.

• Prioritizing protein at meals to support muscle repair
• Incorporating strength training a few times a week
• Moving regularly, even outside the gym
• Allowing time for recovery and sleep

Over time, this builds capacity. And that capacity is what supports resilience - better energy, steadier blood sugar, improved balance, and a body that can handle stress, illness, and everyday demands more efficiently.

Strength isn’t just about what you can lift. It’s about how well your body can respond.

04/20/2026

Health works best when it’s part of your day, not something you step out of life to do.

Movement, meals, and recovery don’t need to be perfect, they need to be consistent and supportive of where your body is at. When the approach fits your lifestyle, the body can respond more effectively and sustainably.

The goal isn’t to structure life around health. It’s to support the body within it.

04/17/2026

https://soundcloud.com/thehealthhub/the-hidden-health-crisis-in?si=8f7922661c0d4f8491fd179727c308f5&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

In this episode we are talking about a greatly overlooked determinant of health — your home. We obsess over food, supplements, exercise, sleep… but what if the very walls around you are either support

04/15/2026

I hear this often, especially from women who are trying to be careful with their bodies. When stiffness shows up, the instinct is to do less.

In many cases, the opposite is more supportive. Gentle strength work and regular movement improve circulation, support joint function, and help the body feel more mobile over time. Avoiding movement can actually reinforce stiffness.

The goal isn’t to push through discomfort. It’s to introduce the right kind of movement, consistently, so the body can adapt and feel more capable again.

04/13/2026

Prioritizing protein and balanced meals most of the time creates stability for energy, digestion, and overall health.

And then there are moments like this.

One meal doesn’t undo your progress. What matters is the overall pattern, not a single choice.

Consistency supports the body far more than perfection ever will.

04/13/2026

https://soundcloud.com/thehealthhub/the-nervous-system-the-missing?si=fd92e7abf00a4f428dbed7da052b9cf9&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing The Nervous System: The Missing Link in Recovery with Garrett Salpeter

In this episode we are diving into what the nervous system actually is, what it does, how it governs healing and recovery, and why it needs to become a much bigger part of the health and fitness conve

04/11/2026

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/what-your-balance-is-trying-to-tell-you-about-your-body 5 Things Your Balance Reveals About Your Health & How To Improve It

Can you stand on one leg without wobbling?

04/11/2026

Fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K require fat to be properly absorbed. Without it, even nutrient-rich meals may not be fully utilized by the body.

Adding a simple source of fat like olive oil helps improve absorption and allows the body to get more from foods like leafy greens, vegetables, and salads.

This is a small detail, but it makes a meaningful difference over time. Nutrition isn’t just about what you eat, it’s about how well your body can use it.

04/10/2026

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/research-finds-these-foods-could-help-with-gut-inflammation Make Sure You're Getting Enough Of This For Better Gut Health

Make sure you're getting enough.