The Genius Life 380: The Top Diet and Lifestyle Strategies for Preventing Cancer | Joe Zundell, PhD
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Mar 20, 2024 Exploring cancer prevention strategies through diet, debunking myths about protein intake, optimizing nutrition for DNA protection, discussing the role of creatine in cancer risk, managing evening light exposure for better sleep, finding emotional comfort in relationships with pets, balancing sun exposure for health, and emphasizing credible cancer research and prevention efforts.
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Rising Cancer Rates in Youth
- Cancer rates are increasing among young people largely due to poor diet, sedentary behavior, and environmental exposures.
- Improved detection technology also contributes to the apparent rise in cases.
Avoid Ultra-Processed Foods
- Minimize consumption of ultra-processed foods to reduce metabolic stress linked to cancers like liver and kidney.
- Emphasize a nutrient-rich diet with ample fiber to support organ health and microbiome balance.
Limit Carcinogen Exposure
- Minimize alcohol consumption as it's a carcinogen producing harmful metabolites like formaldehyde.
- Avoid smoking and reduce intake of charred meats which contain carcinogenic compounds from high-heat cooking.