Learn how changes to your everyday diet and lifestyle can help fight breast cancer. Breast cancer is one of the most feared diseases in the world. But did you know that only 5 to 10 percent of all breast cancer comes from an inherited gene mutation? That’s right: Up to 90 percent of cancer results […]
Before beginning this journey, I’d tried every dieting fad under the sun: Paleo, protein shakes… the list is endless. Nothing was helpful or sustainable. I always returned to my appalling diet, which included mayonnaise-and-tomato sandwiches on buttered white bread; candy; and lots of chicken (which I ate because I’d heard a “high-protein diet” was the […]
Update (9/27/2021) Forks Over Knives hosted Kristi Funk, MD, for a special webinar, “Breast Defense: Cancer-Kicking Strategies,” on Oct. 12, 2021. Watch the replay of Dr. Funk’s live presentation here. World-renowned breast cancer surgeon Kristi Funk, MD, has worked with celebrity clients and shared her expertise on shows such as Good Morning America and The […]
Eating a low-fat diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may significantly increase a woman’s chance of breast cancer survival, according to a new study that will be presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting next month. The researchers analyzed data from a randomized, controlled clinical trial that included nearly 49,000 postmenopausal […]
After breast cancer treatment and years spent suffering the side effects of medications, Teri Carpenter felt broken, beaten down, and ready to give up—until a plant-based diet offered new hope. I used to be an emotional binge eater. I would starve my body while working a 12-hour day then go home and eat and eat—usually […]
