Most people know that carrying extra weight affects their heart and blood sugar, but what if we told you it's also one of the biggest cancer risk factors you can actually control? The connection between obesity and cancer is stronger than most realize, yet it's also one of the most empowering discoveries in modern medicine.
Join Holly and Jim as they welcome Dr. David Heber, a true pioneer in nutrition research who founded the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition when few were exploring this critical connection. Dr. Heber has spent decades unraveling how our weight and diet choices impact cancer risk, and his insights might just change how you think about every meal. This isn't just another weight loss conversation - it's about understanding how the foods on your plate and the pounds on your scale work together to either protect you from cancer or put you at greater risk.
You'll discover why Dr. Heber calls obesity "the number two cause of cancer worldwide" and learn practical, science-backed strategies that go far beyond traditional dieting advice. From the surprising cancer-fighting power of colorful foods to the truth about those trendy new weight loss medications, this episode reveals how to eat your way to better health while potentially saving your life.
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