Why the ‘eat a healthy, balanced diet’ advice is meaningless

  The recent results from the TAILORx study (a major study published by The New England Journal of Medicine and presented at a meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology) means that certain women with particular genomic profiling and early stage breast cancer can safely forgo postsurgical chemotherapy. This is terrific news and a… Read More

An open letter regarding cancer patients & nutrition in Ireland, 2017, by Domini Kemp

  As a cancer patient, I have grave concerns about the current advice being given to many cancer patients in this country. The Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute (INDI), who consider themselves “the only qualified health professionals that assess, diagnose and treat dietary and nutritional problems” in Ireland, have two fact sheets relating to cancer… Read More

Domini on the “evidenced-based” approach to cancer nutrition

It’s amazing how divisive the carbohydrate versus fat debate has become. I used to think chefs were a tricky bunch. Jeeze! They are nothing when you read the fights breaking out amongst cancer researchers, scientists and biochemists. Not to mention engineers, MD’s (medical doctors), RD’s (registered dieticians) and nutritionists. There’s a whole pile of voices… Read More

Alive and Kicking on Newstalk – A response from Domini Kemp

Recently, Domini Kemp, Alchemy founder and co-author of The Ketogenic Kitchen, appeared on “Alive and Kicking”, the radio show of a well known GP, Dr Ciara Kelly. The purpose of the interview was to discuss the book, the ketogenic approach, low-carb eating and the scientific evidence backing it up. It was a fascinating discussion, as… Read More