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Cancer can feel unpredictable and scary, which is why so many people assume it's mostly determined by genetics. But what if many of the factors that influence cancer risk are actually within our control?
In today's episode, I sit down with a cancer prevention expert, Deanine Grace, Ph.D., to discuss the lifestyle factors that can impact our risk of developing cancer and the practical steps we can take to support long-term health. We explore the role of nutrition, fiber, fermented foods, environmental toxins, stress management, and more.
One of the most surprising parts of our conversation is learning that only a small percentage of cancers are directly linked to genetics. Instead, many cases are influenced by a combination of lifestyle and environmental factors that accumulate over time.
Whether you're looking to be proactive about your health, support a loved one facing cancer, or simply learn how to create habits that support your body's natural defenses, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways you can start implementing today.
In this episode, we discuss:
• The surprising truth about genetics and cancer risk
• The foods that may help support cancer prevention and overall health
• Simple strategies for eating more nutrient-dense foods consistently
• Why fermented foods matter and how to include them in your diet
• The role fiber plays in gut health and cancer prevention
• Common environmental toxins and how they may impact health
• Easy swaps for household and food-related products to reduce toxic exposure
• The connection between chronic stress and disease risk
• Practical stress-management strategies that fit into real life
• What individuals with cancer, or those supporting someone with cancer, can focus on right now
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Topics covered in this episode: cancer prevention, lifestyle medicine, nutrition, fiber, fermented foods, gut health, stress management, environmental toxins, healthy habits, chronic disease prevention, wellness, cancer support
