Cooking for Children with Cancer-St. Jude Walk
I had the privilege of working with Jenee’ Bourgeois and her daughter, Anna James, who is having treatment at St. Jude. They approached me to create recipes that would entice children undergoing treatment to eat. There are foods that are better tolerated and ease the symptoms while under treatment, however, we do want the kids [...]
Cancer Caregiver Tips for Eating Well Through Cancer
As soon as you learn a loved one or friend has cancer, you want to be able to help in some way. A snack, casserole, or running an errand can bring joy and happiness to the person not feeling well. However, being there to listen and offer a warm smile is often the greatest gift. [...]
Bridgeport Hospital Cancer College September 2008
I had the privilege to speak at Bridgeport Hospital’s One Day Cancer College. It was a wonderfully planned and attended event. My new daughter-in-law, Sana, drove me from New York to Bridgeport Hospital…a special thanks to Kim and best of all, I had so much fun…and everyone will remember my flower wipeout!
Ochsner Cancer Support Group
In October of 2006 I had the pleasure of working with the Ochsner Cancer support group. I gave them food advice for them to pass along to patients and we cooked recipes from my Eating Well Through Cancer book. It was a really touching day and I’m so thankful I got to be a part [...]
Fighting Cancer with Food: Part 1 and Part 2
Department of Urology from Weill Cornell Medical College is featuring a great article on my book, Eating Well Through Cancer, with recipes, tips and super information. Denene Brox says, “Cancer and food often go hand-in-hand. Holly Clegg, author several bestselling books on nutrition including Eating Well Through Cancer: Easy Recipes & Recommendations During & After Treatment, notes [...]
My Larynx Cancer and Nutrition Experience
I am Holly’s father, a laryngectomee (my larynx or voice box is removed), and I speak with an artificial larynx. I have visited many throat cancer patients in the hospital after they had an operation where they lost their voice, and I always give the patients the Eating Well Through Cancer Cookbook. After I had [...]
