23. The Role of Nutrition in Cancer Care, Part 3: with Toral Shah, Nicky Robinson and Prof Robert Thomas

**DISCLAIMER: Please note that the views of our podcast guests may not always align with the views of Nutritank** This week, we bring you the third instalment of our series in integrative oncology. We are delving deep into the role of nutrition in cancer care with the help of three fantastic guests: Toral Shah: Nutritional scientist, functional medicine practitioner, food and health writer and the founder of the Urban Kitchen; Nicky Robinson: Nutrition Lead at Penny Brohn (UK cancer charity) and Professor Robert Thomas: Consultant Oncologist at Bedford and Addenbroke’s Hospital and clinical teacher at Cambridge University (This is a shortened list of our guests many accolades!) During this episode we talk about the effects of diet on the microbiome and how this may influence body processes; The role of diet and nutrition in cancer and how one can find the support and tools necessary to make dietary changes and the importance of finding balance in our eating patterns rather than villainising certain foods. We touch on where patients and those who are interested can find legitimate sources of information regarding nutrition and cancer, and how to avoid unregulated dietary advice on the internet. In more specific detail, our guests discuss the role of a whole food polyphenol rich diet for health and the importance of individualised nutritional support when it comes to cancer care. We hope that you enjoy this episode, packed full of evidence-based knowledge and wisdom from some of the leading voices in the field of nutrition and cancer care. Podcast show notes: Rober Thomas: http://www.cancernet.co.uk/rthomas.htm Toral Shah: https://www.theurbankitchen.co.uk/pages/toral-shah Penny Brohn: https://www.pennybrohn.org.uk/ WCRF: https://www.wcrf-uk.org/ Social Media: Penny Brohn: @PennyBrohnUK Toral Shah: @theurbankitchen The Sustainable Dish: @thesustainabledish