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#20 Eat to Beat Cancer: Nourish your Body's Natural Defense to Fight Cancer.

Dr. Cheryl Bothwell DCN. RDN Season 2 Episode 20

Dr. Cheryl discusses the power of food in beating cancer. 

Chapters

04:04 The Power of Food in Treating Disease

07:41 The Role of Diet and Lifestyle in Cancer Prevention

12:23  Angiogenesis is what makes Cancer so dangerous.

14:19 The Body's Natural Health Defenses

15:17 The Importance of Diet in Controlling Angiogenesis

18:37 Identifying Carcinogenic Elements in Food

21:02 The Power of Stem Cells in Regeneration

22:23 Protecting DNA and Telomeres

23:13 Building a Healthy Gut and Boosting Immunity

23:43 Anti-Cancer Foods to Incorporate in Your Diet

25:07 Controlling Angiogenesis to Prevent Cancer

26:07 The Power of Lignans in Reducing Tumor Growth

27:06 The Power of Flaxseed

28:55 Cruciferous Vegetables for Cancer Prevention 

30:21 The Benefits of Phytoestrogens

31:19 The Cancer-Fighting Properties of Lycopene

31:49 The Power of Turmeric and Garlic

33:39 The Role of TMAO in Processed and Red Meat

34:05 The Anti-Angiogenic Properties of Tree nuts

35:03 The Antioxidant Power of Blueberries

35:30 Choose at least one Cancer-Fighting Food for Every Meal

38:38 Foods to Avoid for Cancer Risk

40:32 The Impact of Alcohol Consumption and the debate of Red Wine

43:47 The Dangers of Hyperglycemia (high blood sugars) and Refined Sugars

47:07 The Concerns with High Salt Intake

48:24 Create an Anti-Cancer Wellness Routine and Meal Plan

References:  

National Cancer Institute Website: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment

Dr. William Li Website: https://drwilliamli.com/

Dr. Michael Greger with Nutrition Facts Website: https://nutritionfacts.org/

FREE Wellness Score: https://www.drcherylwellness.com/score

Recipes

Super Six Smoothie:  https://www.drcherylwellness.com/recipes/super-six-smoothie

Superfood Coffee:  https://www.drcherylwellness.com/recipes/superfood-coffee

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