Cancer Nutrition HQ

Chemo Brain Explained: Why Brain Fog Happens After Cancer and What Can Help

 What is chemo brain? In this episode, oncology dietitian Dr. Krystle Zuniga explains cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI), why it happens after cancer, and what cu

Life After Cancer: Common Health Challenges Survivors Face

June is National Cancer Survivors Month, a time to recognize the millions of people living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis. In this episode, Dr. Krystle Zuniga discuss

Before You Meet with a Dietitian, Listen to This

 Meeting with a dietitian and not sure what to expect? Or maybe you’ve had an experience that didn’t feel helpful. In this episode, we discuss why oncology nutrition appo

What to Eat When You Don’t Feel Like Eating

Do you find yourself saying, "I know I should eat, but I just don’t want to"? If eating has become another exhausting task on your to-do list, you aren't alone. This

Weight Loss After Breast Cancer: Deep Dive in to a Large Clinical Trial

I break down a new large clinical trial that examined weight loss outcomes in women with stage II–III breast cancer after treatment. We explore what the year-long lifesty

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans: What Changed and Why It Matters

This episode covers the release of the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. I walk through how the Dietary Guidelines are traditionally developed, including the ro

The Truth About Alcohol and Cancer

 Alcohol's connection to cancer is often misunderstood. This episode takes a look at how alcohol affects the body, why even moderate drinking can matter, and address

New Year, New Goals, New Strategy

Before you set your New Year’s resolutions, listen to this episode.  This episode walks you step-by-step through how to set realistic, habit-based health goals that fit

Can Cancer Survivors “Boost” Their Immune System?

In this episode, we explain how the immune system works, why survivors may be immunocompromised, and whether "immune-boosting" supplements actually help.  Learn the impor

"Remember to Eat Your Fruits and Veggies" - The Science Behind My Sign-Off

"Remember to eat your fruits and veggies” is how I end almost every episode, but there’s a reason I keep coming back to this message. In this episode, I break down why f

Foods & Supplements to Avoid on Endocrine Therapy

Worried about whether certain foods or supplements can interfere with your endocrine therapy? You’re not alone. This episode breaks down how tamoxifen and aromatase inhib

Navigating Holiday Eating, Conversations, and Travel as a Cancer Survivor

The holidays can be joyful, but they can also bring stress, unpredictable schedules, food pressures, and long travel days that throw off routines. In this episode, I’m ch

Lung Cancer Awareness: Screening, Symptoms & Treatment | Dr. Eric Singhi

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the United States. Despite this, stigma and misunderstanding persist. In honor of Lung Canc

Nutrition Studies Explained: Separating Hype from Science

Nutrition research can be confusing, especially when the headlines sound too good (or too scary) to be true. This episode guides you through the strengths and limitations

Can You Spot Nutrition and Cancer Misinformation?

To "Know More and Fear Less" you'll need to develop an important skill: recognizing misinformation in nutrition and cancer. From oversimplified promises to fear-base

Do You Need to Go Vegan if You Have Cancer?

Vegan, vegetarian, plant-based, or somewhere in between—what’s best when it comes to cancer nutrition? Whether you’re curious about going plant-based or just want clarity

Does the Alkaline Diet Stop Cancer?

The alkaline diet claims you can change your body’s pH to prevent and even stop cancer, but is that even possible? This episode explains where this idea came from, the sc

The Truth About Soy and Breast Cancer

Soy has long been a source of confusion and fear for people diagnosed with breast cancer, but does it really fuel cancer growth?  This episode dives in to the history of

Does Sugar Feed Cancer?

This episode tackles the pervasive myth that you can starve cancer by eliminating sugar from your diet. Explore the complexities of cancer metabolism and learn why simply

Start Here: A Practical Foundation for Eating After Cancer

This episode of Cancer Nutrition HQ  highlights the importance of focusing on overall dietary patterns, rather than fixating on individual foods, and shares evidence link