Life After Cancer: Common Health Challenges Survivors Face

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 discusses what survivorship means, common challenges survivors may face after a cancer diagnosis, and why nutrition should be part of whole-person survivorship care. We’ll talk about fatigue, body changes, long-term side effects, chronic disease risk, and the importance of meeting your body where it’s at during recovery. Share your experience:  https://cancernutritionhq.buzzsprout.com [https://cancernutritionhq.buzzsprout.com] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2518041/fan_mail/new] Follow me on Instagram @cancernutritionhq [https://www.instagram.com/cancernutritionhq/] www.cancernutritionhq.com [https://cancernutritionhq.com/]

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 appointments can sometimes fall short and how to make the most of your time with a dietitian. Plus, practical tips to help you prepare for your next visit and get the support you actually need.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2518041/fan_mail/new] Follow me on Instagram @cancernutritionhq [https://www.instagram.com/cancernutritionhq/] www.cancernutritionhq.com [https://cancernutritionhq.com/]

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 episode explores the science behind low appetite (cancer-related anorexia) and practical strategies to stay nourished when food feels like a chore. In this episode, we discuss: * Why cancer and cancer treatment turn down your appetite. * Practical Strategies and Tips and tips to boost intake * Appetite Stimulants * And how caregivers can support their loved one without mealtime pressure Learn why "something is better than nothing" and how to keep yourself fueled even when your body isn't sending the right signals. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2518041/fan_mail/new] Follow me on Instagram @cancernutritionhq [https://www.instagram.com/cancernutritionhq/] www.cancernutritionhq.com [https://cancernutritionhq.com/]

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 lifestyle intervention included, how much weight participants lost, and why average numbers don’t tell the full story. I discuss differences in weight loss by menopausal status and race, common frustrations survivors experience, and where GLP-1 medications may fit into weight management after breast cancer. Ligibel JA, Ballman KV, McCall L, et al. Impact of a Weight Loss Intervention on 1-Year Weight Change in Women With Stage II/III Breast Cancer: Secondary Analysis of the Breast Cancer Weight Loss (BWEL) Trial. JAMA Oncol. 2025;11(10):1194-1203. doi:10.1001/jamaoncol.2025.2738 Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2518041/fan_mail/new] Follow me on Instagram @cancernutritionhq [https://www.instagram.com/cancernutritionhq/] www.cancernutritionhq.com [https://cancernutritionhq.com/]

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 role of scientific experts, public comment, and the translation of evidence into policy. I then share my concerns about changes in transparency and scientific rigor in this edition, highlight specific contradictions within the guidelines, and explain why these recommendations will not be changing how I practice or communicate nutrition.  ------------------ 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans [https://cdn.realfood.gov/DGA.pdf] - Jan 2026  The Scientific Foundation For The Dietary Guidelines For Americans [https://cdn.realfood.gov/Scientific%20Report.pdf] - Jan 2026 (the report from the new administration's selected panel) Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisor Committee [https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/2025-advisory-committee-report] - December 2024 (The original committee's report) World Cancer Research Fund Cancer Prevention Recommendations [https://www.wcrf.org/preventing-cancer/cancer-prevention/our-cancer-prevention-recommendations/] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2518041/fan_mail/new] Follow me on Instagram @cancernutritionhq [https://www.instagram.com/cancernutritionhq/] www.cancernutritionhq.com [https://cancernutritionhq.com/]