Ep. 270: Dr. Dawn Mussallem - The Exciting Research on the Power of Plants for Breast Cancer Prevention and Recovery (Part 1)

Rip Esselstyn welcomes back Dr. Dawn Mussallem, a breast cancer and lifestyle medicine specialist at the Mayo Clinic, to discuss the latest research about the profound impact of whole food, plant-based nutrition on cancer prevention and treatment. The conversation delves into the alarming rise of breast cancer diagnoses in younger populations, emphasizing the need for early intervention and lifestyle modifications to reduce risk factors. Dr. Mussallem passionately advocates for a dietary shift towards whole plant foods (among the other lifestyle medicine pillars), detailing how these choices can empower patients in their recovery and enhance overall health. The discussion also includes current research, including a meta-analysis showing that soy consumption is beneficial for breast cancer survivors and insights into how plant-based diets can improve quality of life during treatment. Dr. Mussallem encourages her patients to focus on what they can control, namely their food choices, to foster better health outcomes and support their cancer recovery journey. Episode Webpage and Resources Watch the Episode on YouTube Learn More About our 2026 Live PLANTSTRONG Events: https://plantstrong.com/pages/events Let Us Help Your PLANTSTRONG Journey Learn More About Our Corporate Wellness Program: https://liveplantstrong.com/corporate-wellness/ COMPLEMENT: Use code PLANTSTRONG for 30% off at https://lovecomplement.com/pages/plantstrong-special-offer Follow PLANTSTRONG and Rip Esselstyn https://plantstrong.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GoPlantstrong https://www.instagram.com/goplantstrong/ https://www.instagram.com/ripesselstyn/ Follow the PLANTSTRONG Podcast and Give the Show a 5-star Rating Apple Podcasts Spotify