Season 4: Episode 2 Show Notes
The relationship between food and healthcare can be challenging to explain. We all need food, but eating too much or too little of the wrong types of food can negatively affect our health. There are many views on the food we eat and their link to various diseases.
Tatiyana Giddings meets with Megan Settlemyer, an Outpatient Dietitian, to learn more about oncology nutrition and to find an answer to a burning question she's had all these years regarding sweet potatoes and their relation to cancer prevention. If this conversation on the link between food and healthcare speaks to you, speak to us: podcast@jpshealth.org
Brian’s Sweet Potato Burrito Recipe, Inspired by Lucky Peach Presents Power Vegetables!
1 ½ Ib sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½” cubed pieces
1 T vegetable oil (avocado oil preferred)
1 t kosher salt
¼ t freshly ground black pepper
2 t chili powder
¼ t ground cumin
¼ t ground coriander
½ t oregano
+ pinch ground cinnamon
+ pinch ground cloves
Your choice of tortillas, but if you would like to forgo tortillas, it will make for a great substitute for protein in a salad.
1 Heat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 Combine the sweet potatoes, oil, salt, cumin, chili powder, coriander, and black pepper in a bowl and toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer on the lined baking sheet and roast until tender and caramelized, about 30 minutes.
3 Assemble the burritos.
Options for toppings or choose what you prefer
+ Cooked rice
+ Cooked beans
+ Salsa
+ Avocado slices
+ Pico de Gallo
+ Sour cream
+ Shredded cheese
+ Cilantro
+ Thinly sliced iceberg lettuce
+ Pickled jalapeno chilies
Visit with JPS Oncology Patient
Timothy Clark is a JPS Oncology patient with stage 3 Liver Cancer. Part of his treatment has a lot to do with the food he eats. Clark has to eat as much as possible to maintain a healthy diet but wants to do it responsibly. In addition to his impossible meat substitution, he has started a garden in his yard with various vegetables, including his favorite, beans.
Additional Information
Common Cancer Myths
In the podcast, Settlemyer addresses a common misconception about the link between cancer and sugar. More myths can be found in this article by the Mayo Clinic to lessen worry.
National Cancer Institute - Antioxidants and Cancer Prevention
Foods high in antioxidants are good for your diet to help fight against cancer. The National Cancer Institute provides more information on cancer prevention.
Food as Medicine
Here is an article on how JPS is partnering with individuals in the community to ensure the patients in our community are getting the food they need.
A New Healthy Lifestyle for a New Year
Eating a well-balanced diet in moderation is suggested to maintain good health. In the world of dieting, there are many options, and what works for one may not work for another. One of the most healthful options is a Mediterranean Diet. Research suggests that a Mediterranean Diet can reduce the risk of cancer.
The JPS Podcast Credits:
The JPS Podcast is hosted by: Tatiyana Giddings and Brian Maschino
Executive Producer: Jessica Virnoche
Producers: Tatiyana Giddings, Gaspar Hinojosa, and Brian Maschino
Additional Reporting: Gaspar Hinojosa
Audio Mixing and Recording: Gaspar Hinojosa
Editing: Brian Maschino
Art: Jessica Aguillard
Special thanks to Timothy Clark and Jacqueline Giddings for allowing us to reach out into the community and hear the voices of our patients.