In today's episode, we tackle one of the most controversial questions in the world of cancer nutrition. The question is, "Does sugar feed cancer?"

I address:

The metabolic theory of cancer (where the idea comes from),

why it is controversial,

an additional fuel source for cancer cells that doesn't always get discussed,

my opinion on the matter as a nutrition professional, 

Ketogenic diets (benefits and drawbacks)

the role that sugar plays in inflammation, 

how to keep blood sugar levels stable and build a healthy meal. 

References:

The Metabolic Approach to Cancer: Integrating Deep Nutrition, the Ketogenic Diet, and Nontoxic Bio-Individualized Therapies byby Dr. Nasha Winters ND FABNO LAc DiplOM, Jess Higgins Kelley MNT, et al.

New Clarity on the Warburg Effect published by the National Cancer Insitute, 2021,Alba Luengo PhD, Zhaoqi Li PhD, and Matt Vander Heiden PhD.

Beyond Sugar: What Cancer Cells Need to Grow By Matthew Tontonoz of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 2019 

No Sugar, No Cancer? A Look at the Evidence By Matthew Tontonoz of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 2016

Breast Cancer Grounding Kit Freebie (contains a recipe, meditation and journal prompts to get you through the stress and anxiety that come with a breast cancer diagnosis) 

Facts/Feelings Workbook: Tamoxifen 
Are you feeling really overwhelmed and scared about the recommendation that your oncologist has made regarding taking Tamoxifen?  This workbook allows you to put the facts alongside your personal feeling on the issue so you can find peace with your decision to take or not take this controversial hormonal therapy. 

Free Guided Meditations on Insight Timer 
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Juni