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Apricot Kernels, Amino Acid Diet & Fasting in Cancer Care. 

In this episode, I’m joined by oncology dietitian Ginger Hultin to break down some of the biggest cancer nutrition myths circulating online and explain what clinicians should actually be telling patients.

We discuss:

• Whether sugar really “feeds” cancer and what the Warburg effect actually means
• The truth about soy, phytoestrogens, and hormone-sensitive cancers
• Processed meat, red meat, and which foods are actually linked to cancer risk
• Aspartame, artificial sweeteners, and what “possibly carcinogenic” really means
• Alcohol and cancer risk—and why there seems to be some discrepancy
• Whether fasting during chemotherapy improves treatment outcomes
• Emerging research on restricting amino acids to slow cancer growth
• Apricot kernels and the serious risks behind viral “natural cancer cure” claims
• Supplements during cancer treatment, including potential interactions, over-supplementation, and when supplements may actually be helpful
• How clinicians can address cancer nutrition misinformation without dismissing or shaming patients

Nutrition absolutely matters in cancer care. But restrictive “anti-cancer diets” and viral food cures can distract patients from what may help most: adequate protein, maintaining nutrition status, eating more fiber-rich plant foods, managing treatment side effects, and getting individualized support.

Resources Mentioned:

Episode 57: Cancer Survivorship and Nutrition

Episode 75: Are Your Patients Taking Too Many Supplements?

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