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Did you know that only 6.1% of adults in Australia ate the recommended amount of both fruits and vegetables per day?! This figure falls even further when we look at men specifically, with only 2.9% of men consuming adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables. This is an astonishingly low figure, and puts men at greater risk of developing chronic diseases and cancer due to lack of the important nutrients found in plant foods. In 2022, 88,982 men were diagnosed with cancer in Australia, and 28,02...

It’s no secret that being overweight or obese is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). As a matter of fact, 1.2 million Australians were reported to have heart disease in 2018. In addition to this, 67% of adults were over-weight or obese, with a greater proportion of men compared to women. We know these stats also hold merit when assessing risk factors of cancer. Once we combine these statistics with the use of cancer-related drugs, the risk of cardiovascular-related events in...

There’s a lot of conflicting information when it comes to sugar and its involvement in the cancer process. Common questions we hear include: Does sugar feed cancer cells? Are we talking refined sugars or all carbohydrates? Do sweeteners cause cancer? What are safe alternatives? The list goes on... Information on the internet is increasingly confusing, making it difficult for anyone trying to get reliable information about how sugar may affect their personal situation. We are here to he...

Fasting and Oncology: Here is what a Nutritionist thinks Humans have been fasting since the beginning of time, whether due to food scarcity, religious reasons, or for weight loss or vanity purposes. Historically, as hunter gatherers, alternating periods of feast and famine was simply the way of life. With industrialisation and increased grain farming and processing came a reliance on highly processed convenience foods to feed an ever growing and busy population. These days we even have 24ho...

Diet is often one of the first things breast cancer patients look to improve to support their recovery and help protect them from recurrence.  In this blog piece we take a closer look at 'A Mediterranean or Ketogenic approach to Breast Cancer: Which diet is best?' Whilst there has been much research into the field there is limited evidence to support one definitive dietary therapy for breast cancer patients. Does diet really have an impact? Yes it does! Influence of diet ...

The traditional notion of resting your body to overcome cancer treatment related fatigue has been debunked a long while ago now. Instead the research is heavily supportive of exercise and movement. Research shows that moving your body during and after cancer treatment can help with: Improved mood Improved physical function Improved strength and muscle mass Improved quality of life Improved cardiovascular fitness Improved fatigue And most importantly reduce the...