{"id":158516,"date":"2025-11-28T19:31:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T19:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/158516\/"},"modified":"2025-11-28T19:31:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T19:31:11","slug":"cancer-surgeon-with-22-years-of-experience-shares-simple-diet-hacks-and-fasting-tips-that-can-lower-your-cancer-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/158516\/","title":{"rendered":"Cancer surgeon with 22 years of experience shares simple diet hacks and fasting tips that can lower your cancer risk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Published on: Nov 27, 2025 12:34 pm IST <\/p>\n<p>    What you eat daily can affect cancer risk. Cancer doctor Tarang Krishna shares which foods to include, which to avoid and how fasting can boost your health.     <\/p>\n<p>Our daily food choices impact much more than just weight or energy levels, they can influence our long-term health and risk of serious <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/lifestyle\/health\/london-physician-explains-how-chronic-stress-shows-up-in-your-body-and-increases-heart-disease-risk-shares-symptoms-101764057226738.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"diseases\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">diseases<\/a>. While many people focus on calories or trendy diets, some foods can actively protect the body, while others may silently increase the risk of conditions like cancer.<\/p>\n<p>     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/intermittent_fasting_2_1753603962442_1764222346848.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Tarang Krishna warns against blind ketogenic diets and emphasises fasting benefits. (Shutterstock)\" title=\"Dr Tarang Krishna warns against blind ketogenic diets and emphasises fasting benefits. (Shutterstock)\"\/>   Dr Tarang Krishna warns against blind ketogenic diets and emphasises fasting benefits. (Shutterstock)   <\/p>\n<p>Dr Tarang Krishna, cancer specialist and MD at Cancer Healer Centre with more than 22 years of experience, shares in a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ejiePMck88s\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"backlink\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"podcast\">podcast<\/a> with Raj Shamani the best foods to include in your diet and the ones you should avoid to lower your cancer risk. (Also read: <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/lifestyle\/health\/mumbai-orthopaedic-surgeon-says-this-1-thing-can-kill-you-even-faster-than-smoking-or-drinking-101764215168113.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"Mumbai orthopaedic surgeon says this \u20181 thing\u2019 can kill you even faster than smoking or drinking\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mumbai orthopaedic surgeon says this \u20181 thing\u2019 can kill you even faster than smoking or drinking<\/a> )<\/p>\n<p> How intermittent fasting affects cancer<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIntermittent fasting plays an important role in cancer,\u201d says Dr Tarang. He explains, \u201cWhen you fast, your body and cells get time to heal. During fasting, cells enter a maintenance mode, which helps the <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/topic\/immune-system\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"immune system\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">immune system<\/a> function better and removes damaged or negative cells. This repair process is essential for overall health and cellular rejuvenation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Addressing a common misconception, Dr Krishna warns, \u201cMany people believe that a <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/lifestyle\/health\/common-mistakes-people-make-on-ketogenic-diet-101717249033947.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"ketogenic diet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ketogenic diet<\/a> can cure cancer. That\u2019s not true. The body only enters a ketogenic state when it is necessary, and following such a diet blindly can be harmful.\u201d<\/p>\n<p> Is ketogenic diet always safe for cancer<\/p>\n<p>He emphasises the importance of personalised guidance: \u201cOnly consider a ketogenic diet if your cell or gene expression indicates it would be beneficial. Half knowledge can be dangerous and may do more harm than good.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dr Krishna adds that while intermittent fasting can support cellular repair, immune health, and metabolic balance, it should always be approached thoughtfully. \u201cIncorporating <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/topic\/fasting\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"fasting\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">fasting<\/a> into your routine can be beneficial, but it must be done under professional supervision, especially for individuals with specific health conditions or those undergoing cancer treatment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Note to readers: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. 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