On this week's episode of What's Next, Nina sits down with Jane Clarke.
Jane Clarke is both a dietician and Cordon Bleu chef with more than 30 years of experience treating patients and working alongside doctors to give expert support to those facing illnesses such as cancer, dementia, degenerative illnesses and mental health conditions.
The author of nine best-selling books, Jane also worked with Jamie Oliver on his school meals revolution and has been a personal dietitian and nutritionist for athletes including David Beckham.
Nina and Jane cover a range of topics related to nutrition and health, particularly for those affected by cancer. They explore how to approach food when you have no appetite, including nourishing meal ideas and strategies for eating well on a budget, as so many people are when living with cancer.
They discuss gut health, the impact of cancer on metabolic rate, and debunk common food misinformation, such as whether sugar feeds cancer. The episode also tackles issues like acid reflux, processed foods, fasting science, and managing weight changes during cancer treatment.
Additionally, they touch on body confidence, food shame and the importance of eating for joy and quality of life, as well as simple exercises for when you're feeling unwell.
In this podcast, Nina and Jane discuss:
-How to start the day with food when you have no appetite
-Nourishing foods to try when you have no appetite
-Nutrition and cancer
-What is gut health?
-Understanding how metabolic rate is impacted by cancer
-How to eat well on a budget
-Food misinformation
-Does sugar feed cancer?
-Dealing with acid reflux
-Processed foods - are they really driving ill health?
-The science behind fasting and cancer
-Dealing with weight loss and weight gain due to cancer treatment
-Body confidence and cancer
-Food shame and cancer
-Simple exercises for when you’re feeling unwell
-How to deal with an increase in appetite during treatment
-Eating for joy and quality of life
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