3 - The Alkaline Diet and Cancer

01/11/19 • 24 min

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This episode of The Cancer Dietitian Podcast covers the science (or lack of) behind the alkaline diet. Listen to the show to find out how I explain this topic to my clients.

I cut to the bottom line up front, and also spend plenty of time explaining how our bodies manage pH (acid/alkaline balance), what research has been done on alkaline diets and cancer and what exactly proponents of the diet claim it can do.

In typical "Julie style", this episode is full of the practical, evidence-based nutrition information that you crave. With none of the sensationalism, guilt or pseudoscience. Get your info from the expert!

Links:

Alkaline diet and cancer handout download available for sale on my website: https://www.cancerdietitian.com/wordpress/product/acid-alkaline-diet

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Acidic Foods and Alkaline Foods – Knowing the Difference

Acid/Alkaline Diet for Cancer? The Evidence, or Lack of

Cure Magazine article: Can a Low-Acid Diet Help Prevent Cancer?

This episode of The Cancer Dietitian Podcast covers the science (or lack of) behind the alkaline diet. Listen to the show to find out how I explain this topic to my clients.

Links:

Alkaline diet and cancer handout download available for sale on my website: https://www.cancerdietitian.com/wordpress/product/acid-alkaline-diet

Does Alkaline Water Kill Cancer Cells?

Acidic Foods and Alkaline Foods – Knowing the Difference

Acid/Alkaline Diet for Cancer? The Evidence, or Lack of

Cure Magazine article: Can a Low-Acid Diet Help Prevent Cancer?

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2 - Soy and Breast Cancer

In episode 2, I take on the topic of soy, especially as it relates to breast cancer. Find out how I explain this popular and confusing topic to my clients.

Things addressed include:

Should breast cancer survivors avoid soy?
What soy additives should I avoid on the ingredient list?
What is the most evidence-based info regarding lifestyle and breast cancer risk?
Does soy have estrogen?
Why should I eat soy?

In typical Julie style, this episode gets to the point and is full of practical, evidence-based nutrition information. Get your info from the expert!

PRINTABLE HANDOUT AT www.cancerdietitian.com/wordpress/soy

BLOG ARTICLES ON THE TOPIC:

Soy Foods and Cancer

Breast Cancer Nutrition Myths & Truths

Top 5 Nutrition and Breast Cancer Questions and Answers

Should I Drink Almond Milk? Or Soy Milk? Or Regular Milk?

Do Soy Foods Cause or Prevent Breast Cancer? Part I

Do Soy Foods Cause or Prevent Breast Cancer? Part II

Soy Foods and Cancer: Recipes!

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4 - Organic Foods and Cancer

This latest episode of The Cancer Dietitian Podcast gets into the nitty-gritty of organic foods, pesticides, cancer risk and what choices to make when you're at the grocery store.

Do you feel like people (or your social media news feed!) guilt you for your choices at the grocery store? Do you wonder what the evidence is for, or against, organic foods?

This podcast will help allay your fears and help you feel confident when navigating the grocery store aisles and farmers market stalls.

Printable handout: https://bitly.com/cancerandorganics

BLOG ARTICLES ON THE TOPIC:

The Dirty Dozen List and Organic Foods

Organic Food and Cancer: Do pesticides cause cancer? Can I wash them off with soap?

Are Organic Foods Better? Plus Cancer Dietitian Video Interview

Should I Buy Organic? Cancer Prevention and the Dirty Dozen List!

Organic Food and Cancer: Should I Buy Organic? Part I

Organic Food and Cancer: Should I Buy Organic? Part II