Cancer Nutrition HQ
Hosted by Dr. Krystle Zuniga RD, CSO a nutrition scientist and board certified oncology dietitian, Cancer Nutrition HQ provides evidence-based insights into cancer nutrition. Episodes include the latest research, interviews with top cancer and nutrition experts, and provide real-world guidance rooted in science. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, Cancer Nutrition HQ provides the tools to help you Know More and Fear Less.
Episodes
15 episodes
The Truth About Alcohol and Cancer
Alcohol's connection to cancer is often misunderstood. This episode takes a look at how alcohol affects the body, why even moderate drinking can matter, and addresses common questions and misconceptions. It ends with practical ways to ref...
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Episode 15
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33:22
New Year, New Goals, New Strategy
Before you set your New Year’s resolutions, listen to this episode. This episode walks you step-by-step through how to set realistic, habit-based health goals that fit into real life, especially for cancer survivors navigating ...
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Episode 14
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24:42
Can Cancer Survivors “Boost” Their Immune System?
In this episode, we explain how the immune system works, why survivors may be immunocompromised, and whether "immune-boosting" supplements actually help. Learn the important role nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, vitamin A, and p...
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Episode 13
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21:23
"Remember to Eat Your Fruits and Veggies" - The Science Behind My Sign-Off
"Remember to eat your fruits and veggies” is how I end almost every episode, but there’s a reason I keep coming back to this message.In this episode, I break down why fruits and vegetables matter for both cancer prevention and survivorsh...
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Episode 12
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19:56
Foods & Supplements to Avoid on Endocrine Therapy
Worried about whether certain foods or supplements can interfere with your endocrine therapy? You’re not alone. This episode breaks down how tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors work, how the liver metabolizes them, and which foods or supplements...
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Episode 11
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13:35
Navigating Holiday Eating, Conversations, and Travel as a Cancer Survivor
The holidays can be joyful, but they can also bring stress, unpredictable schedules, food pressures, and long travel days that throw off routines. In this episode, I’m checking in and sharing practical strategies to help cancer survivors feel p...
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Episode 10
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14:02
Lung Cancer Awareness: Screening, Symptoms & Treatment | Dr. Eric Singhi
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the United States. Despite this, stigma and misunderstanding persist. In honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, this episode features a conversation with Dr. Singhi, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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32:43
Nutrition Studies Explained: Separating Hype from Science
Nutrition research can be confusing, especially when the headlines sound too good (or too scary) to be true. This episode guides you through the strengths and limitations of different research study designs so you can better understand the evid...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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19:57
Can You Spot Nutrition and Cancer Misinformation?
To "Know More and Fear Less" you'll need to develop an important skill: recognizing misinformation in nutrition and cancer. From oversimplified promises to fear-based messaging and questionable credentials, this episode reviews common red flags...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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23:54
Do You Need to Go Vegan if You Have Cancer?
Vegan, vegetarian, plant-based, or somewhere in between—what’s best when it comes to cancer nutrition? Whether you’re curious about going plant-based or just want clarity on how to eat during and after cancer, this episode will help you cut thr...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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14:03
Does the Alkaline Diet Stop Cancer?
The alkaline diet claims you can change your body’s pH to prevent and even stop cancer, but is that even possible? This episode explains where this idea came from, the science of pH and cancer, and why the real benefits of an alkaline diet have...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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17:14
The Truth About Soy and Breast Cancer
Soy has long been a source of confusion and fear for people diagnosed with breast cancer, but does it really fuel cancer growth? This episode dives in to the history of the controversy, and what current research says about soy’s role in c...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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14:11
Does Sugar Feed Cancer?
This episode tackles the pervasive myth that you can starve cancer by eliminating sugar from your diet. Explore the complexities of cancer metabolism and learn why simply cutting out sugar isn't the answer. ------------------------<...
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Episode 3
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21:30
Start Here: A Practical Foundation for Eating After Cancer
This episode of Cancer Nutrition HQ highlights the importance of focusing on overall dietary patterns, rather than fixating on individual foods, and shares evidence linking healthy eating habits after a cancer diagnosis to im...
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Episode 2
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11:37
Cancer Nutrition HQ - Empowering Cancer Survivors Through Nutrition
In the first episode of Cancer Nutrition HQ, host Krystle Zuniga introduces the podcast's mission to empower cancer survivors and caregivers with evidence-based nutritional information. She discusses the prevalence of misinformation surrounding...
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Episode 1
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7:31