The Proof with Simon Hill Can diet alone cure cancer? | Krystle Zuniga, PhD
Microbiome Affects Therapy Response
- The gut microbiome can influence immunotherapy response and treatment side effects.
- Higher-fiber diets associate with more diverse microbiomes and better immunotherapy outcomes in some studies.
Limit Alcohol And Sugary Drinks
- Limit alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages during cancer treatment.
- Avoid alkaline water and unnecessary costly fads that offer no clinical benefit.
Carb Restriction Won't Starve Tumors
- You cannot selectively starve cancer by cutting dietary carbs because the body compensates.
- Restricting carbs also removes fiber, phytochemicals and microbiome-supporting foods that may aid therapy.
Episode #261. When it comes to cancer and nutrition, sorting fact from fiction is critical. Join me as I sit down with Dr Krystle Zuniga, an expert in this field, to debunk harmful myths, clarify the role of nutrition during cancer treatment, and empower listeners with reliable, science-based knowledge.
Tune in to understand how to navigate dietary choices amidst a cancer diagnosis and to learn how to best support those on their cancer journey. Don't miss this essential conversation – it's time to let go of misinformation and understand the true power and limitations of nutrition.
Specifically, we discuss:
- Intro (00:00)
- Dr. Krystle Zuniga on cancer and nutritional sciences (01:33)
- Social media and cancer misinformation (04:35)
- Can food act as medicine? (07:56)
- The impact of anecdotes on cancer treatment choices (12:57)
- Survival rates and shifting trends (16:31)
- Nutrition priorities during cancer treatment (17:38)
- Cancer treatment and appetite (20:35)
- Protein recommendations (22:12)
- Weight loss and muscle preservation (28:12)
- Cancer-fighting superfoods (32:55)
- Detoxing and cleansing trends (36:21)
- Gut microbiome's role in cancer treatment (38:17)
- What is immunotherapy? (42:07)
- The plant-forward diet (44:52)
- Organic vs conventional produce (48:04)
- EWG's Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 (50:49)
- Drinks to limit during cancer treatment (55:12)
- Sugar and starving cancer cells (56:41)
- Is fasting safe for people with cancer? (1:00:14)
- Advice for estrogen-dependent cancer (1:03:32)
- Are there supplements beneficial during cancer treatment? (1:05:27)
- TIPS: How to eat when you have cancer (1:13:59)
- How to support someone with cancer (1:17:04)\
- Good resources for cancer patients (1:20:48)
- Health benefits of pomegranate (1:23:21)
- Outro (1:24:58)
To connect with Dr Krystle Zuniga, you can find her on Instagram. Head to her website, https://cancernutritionhq.com, to discover more resources from Dr Zuniga.
Enjoy, friends.
Simon
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