535: Cancer Survivor Reveals Her Top Foods That Fight Cancer | Lauren Kretzer
The Jesse Chappus Show
How to Take Better Care of Yourself
When Lauren was diagnosed with pneumonia, she decided to accept help. She took a mindfulness-based fresh reduction course based on John Cabat's ins work. After dropping out of the MBSR program about two thirds of the way through, she started practicing meditation most days per week three years later. "I never thought I would, but it's been a major tool for me"
Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/535laurenkretzer
Lauren Kretzer (IG: @lauren_kretzer) is a vegan chef, recipe developer, holistic nutritionist and cancer survivor. She works extensively with NY Times best selling authors, major media outlets and wellness brands to create seasonal, whole food recipes for optimal health and healing that everyone can enjoy.
She enjoys sharing recipes, cooking tips and holistic living inspiration via her newsletter, Plant Magic.
Lauren received her culinary training at the renowned Natural Gourmet Institute and holds a certificate in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell.
Today, you’re going to hear all about her cancer journey and her top cancer fighting foods.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The start of Lauren’s cancer journey
- The wait and watch approach
- Holistic cancer healing resources
- Lauren’s diet & lifestyle before and after her cancer diagnosis
- Top cancer-fighting foods
- The best supplements to fight cancer
- Alternative healing treatments Lauren used
- Organic food is an investment in your health
- Remove environmental toxins from your home
- Lauren’s stress load as a new mom
- Therapy and meditation help manage stress
- Holistic healing centers in the USA
- The benefits of fasting for cancer
- How Lauren's family eats
- Find a supportive community
- The public response to sharing her cancer story
- Believing in your ability to heal
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Related links:
Follow Lauren Kretzer on Instagram
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Cancer Survivor’s Guide to Cancer-Fighting Foods | Lauren Kretzer (Exam Room Podcast)
178: A Personal Health Journey with Chef Lauren Kretzer (Veggie Doctor Radio)
Listen to Chris Wark previously on TUHP (episode #276)
Chris Wark - Chris Beat Cancer (book)
Kelly Turner - Radical Remission (book)
Keith Block - Life Over Cancer (book)
The Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment
Listen to Dr. Michael Greger previously on TUHP (episode #106)
Dr. Michael Greger - How Not to Die (book)
Host Defense MyCommunity Capsules
Wellness Mama - How to Grow Broccoli Sprouts
EWG’s Dirty Dozen: Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce
Dr. Ron Weiss (Ethos Primary Care)
Listen or watch Dr. Will Bulsiewicz previously on TUHP (episode #490)
Insight Timer (Meditation app)
Listen or watch Dr. Alan Goldhamer previously on TUHP (episode #434)
Listen or watch Dr. Valter Longo previously on TUHP (episode #442)
Terrasoul Superfoods - Organic Amla Berry Powder
Related episodes:
Food as Medicine: Eat This to Heal the Body, Burn Fat & Starve Cancer! | Dr. William Li (#534)
Metabolic Therapy: The Perfect Treatment for Starving Cancer | Dr. Thomas Seyfried (#530)
How to Starve Cancer & Heal the Body | Dr. Thomas Seyfried (#525)
Fasting Secrets: How to Lose Weight & Prevent Cancer! | Dr. Jason Fung (#523)
How I Cured Stage 3 Colon Cancer in 4 Months | Fred Evrard (#505)
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