Cancer Nutrition HQ
Hosted by Dr. Krystle Zuniga RD, CSO a nutrition scientist and board certified oncology dietitian, Cancer Nutrition HQ provides evidence-based insights into cancer nutrition. Episodes include the latest research, interviews with top cancer and nutrition experts, and provide real-world guidance rooted in science. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, Cancer Nutrition HQ provides the tools to help you Know More and Fear Less.
Podcasting since 2025 • 14 episodes
Cancer Nutrition HQ
Latest Episodes
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 into real life, especially for cancer survivors navigating ...
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Episode 14
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24:42
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 important role nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, vitamin A, and p...
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Episode 13
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21:23
"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 fruits and vegetables matter for both cancer prevention and survivorsh...
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Episode 12
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19:56
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 inhibitors work, how the liver metabolizes them, and which foods or supplements...
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Episode 11
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13:35
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 checking in and sharing practical strategies to help cancer survivors feel p...
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Episode 10
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14:02