The 2026 Big C Survivor's Guide: I've got cancer - what should I eat?

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Nourishing through cancer.

Episode one covers Nutrition and cancer; Glutamine and cancer; Prescribed minimum benefits; The benefits of early consultation of a dietitian; and Why early counselling is essential in cancer care.

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Chapters
  • 00:02 Introduction to the Survivor's Guide
  • 04:00 Food as support, not a battle
  • 11:47 Glutamine and cancer
  • 15:23 Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs)
  • 19:00 The benefits of early consultation with a dietician
1 Oct English South Africa Health & Fitness

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