Listen "Do Food Additives Cause Cancer?"
Episode Synopsis
Christina Conte, RDN, LDN, nutritionist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, explains the link between food additives and cancer risk. Certain additives, such as nitrates and nitrites found in processed meats like bacon, sausage, and hot dogs, have been linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer.
Christina highlights how reducing ultra-processed foods and focusing on a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins can help lower cancer risk.
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Christina highlights how reducing ultra-processed foods and focusing on a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins can help lower cancer risk.
Discover more about integrative therapies and healthy living at Dana-Farber: https://www.dana-farber.org/patient-family/support-services/integrative-therapies
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