Cancer & Nutrition Myths Debunked! What 2 Foods You MUST Stay Away From and Stop Fearing Sugar & Your Microwave!
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Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal Episode #50: Cancer & Nutrition Myths Debunked! What 2 Foods You MUST Stay Away From and Stop Fearing Sugar & Your Microwave!
Worried about cancer and wondering if your diet plays a role? 🍎🥓
In this episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal sits down with Nichole Andrews, RDN — The Oncology Dietitian — to break down the facts about foods and cancer risk.
🎯 Learn the truth about:
✅ How cancer cells metabolize food
✅ The 2 foods scientifically linked to higher cancer risk
✅ Top nutrition myths you need to stop believing
✅ The best foods for cancer patients
✅ Whether supplements can really prevent or cure cancer
Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
- The only 2 foods that increase cancer risk
- How much fiber do we need?
- Is there a connection between Intermittent fasting and cancer?
- What foods feed our healthy cells?
- What role does sugar play in cancer prevention?
Follow Nichole Andrews, RDN on social media & YouTube @Oncology.Nutrition.RD
Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal.
Check out the episode and show notes below for much more detail.
Show Notes
- Cancer & Nutrition Myths Debunked! What 2 Foods You MUST Stay Away From and Stop Fearing Sugar & Your Microwave!
- [0:45] Welcome to Uncover Your Eyes
- [1:20] Introducing Nichole Andrews, RDN
- [1:59] What role does sugar play in cancer prevention?
- [7:20] What foods feed our healthy cells?
- [11:12] Why are those 2 foods the only ones that increase the onset of cancer?
- [14:26] How does cancer come about?
- [15:10] Does nutrition play a role during cancer treatment?
- [17:14] What about during remission?
- [18:40] What are some of the other common myths about cancer Nichole sees?
- [23:41] Is there a connection between intermittent fasting and cancer?
- [26:19] How much fiber do we need?
- [28:35] What pills and supplements are best evidenced?
- [31:43] Should we be scared of our microwaves?!
- [34:11] Connect with Nichole Andrews, RDN — The Oncology Dietitian
- [34:58] Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
- Theme Song: “Upbeat Motivational Pop Rock” by Alexey Anisimov
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Thanks for listening to Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal. Being an eye doctor makes life easy, right? Not so fast. Join us as we uncover our lives as healthcare professionals. In each episode, you will face reality and vulnerability. You’ll hear how to manage your wellbeing, culture, and physical and mental health. You’ll also navigate self-improvement and professional development, all while uncovering innovation in patient care from experts in our healthcare system. Let’s do this while keeping it “real” and authentic. Hosted by Dr. Meenal Agarwal, Expert Optometrist, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Mom of 3.
Who is Dr. Meenal Agarwal?
With three clinics in Toronto and sought-after experience, Dr. Meenal Agarwal is an expert in vision and eyecare innovation. She is a leading voice on patient care, technology, professional development, and wellness in the healthcare industry.