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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2026 · 22 MIN

Moment: The #1 Food Mistake Raising Young Adults’ Cancer Risk – Are You Guilty?

from Rena Malik, MD Podcast · host Rena Malik, MD

In this episode, Dr. Trisha Pasricha unpacks the growing concern of early-onset colorectal cancer in young people, exploring potential environmental and dietary factors such as ultra-processed foods, fiber intake, and lifestyle changes. She discusses current research, misconceptions about certain diets like the carnivore diet, and practical advice on cancer screening options—including colonoscopies and at-home tests. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00 Why are young people getting more cancer?00:53 Diet and ultra processed foods02:47 Alcohol and childhood risk factors03:47 Sedentary lifestyles05:03 Carnivore diet and fiber06:31 Red meat and cooking methods10:13 Anti-inflammatory diets12:03 Food-tracking apps and gut health13:24 Colonoscopy and screening options16:06 Preventing cancer with colonoscopies Stay connected with Dr. Trisha Pasricha on social media for daily insights and updates. Don’t miss out—follow her now and check out these links! INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/trishapasrichamd/?hl=en X - https://twitter.com/TrishaPasricha TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@drtrishapasricha YOU'VE BEEN POOPING ALL WRONG: https://www.trishapasricha.com/youvebeenpoopingallwrong Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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