Excess bodyweight is linked to 8% of all the cancers yet the connection is complicated to say the least. Listen in as two nutritionists expertly explain the connection and more importantly, what you can start doing today to reduce your risk.
Oct 29
About That Dirty Soda Trend - Ask a Nutritionist
Dirty sodas are taking over social media, but what's really in these colorful, customizable drinks? Registered dietitian Brandy Buro breaks down the popular dirty soda trend, including how much added sugar can be hiding in soda, flavored syrups, and creamers. Learn how regularly ... Show More
19m 36s
Oct 26
The Sleep-Cravings Connection
Ever notice that after a poor night's sleep, you're hungrier and craving more sugar or carbs? Licensed nutritionist Kara Carper and registered dietitian Brandy Buro explain how lack of sleep can affect hunger hormones, blood sugar, and the brain's response to food, making craving ... Show More
45m 25s
Oct 22
Why Your Body Needs Potassium (and How to Get Enough) - Ask a Nutritionist
Are you getting enough potassium in your diet? Registered dietitian Alyssa Krejci explains why this essential electrolyte matters for heart health, blood pressure, muscle function, and fluid balance. Discover potassium-rich foods beyond bananas, simple ways to get more potassium ... Show More
15m 44s
May 2021
Obesity Series: Part 2
Today on the Nutrition Facts Podcast we look at some ways to help avoid osteoarthritis, diabetes, sciatica, hypertension, cancer, dementia, and infertility. This episode features audio from The Best Knee Replacement Alternative for Osteoarthritis Treatment, The Effects of Obesity ... Show More
15m 6s
Jul 2024
Obesity and Cancer: The HIDDEN Link Your Doctor May NOT Have Told You About! | Dr. Jason Fung EP 674
<p>Have you listened to the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id596047499?i=1000589822671">FULL EPISODE yet?</a></p><p>"At this point, the World Health Organization considers 13 different types of cancer as obesity-related cancers, which is huge because from 2003, we ... Show More
7m 6s
Aug 2024
Could Popular Weight Loss Drugs Help Prevent Cancer?
In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes sits down with MSK’s Dr. Neil Iyengar, a nationally recognized expert on the relationship between obesity, metabolic health, and cancer. Together, they discuss the intriguing connection between a new class of weight loss drugs, called GLP- ... Show More
17m 51s