Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, MD

8 things I don't eat as a doctor who treats cancer: 1. Seed oils (canola, sunflower, safflower, vegetable, etc.). These oils are unstable and prone to oxidation, damage cell membranes, promote inflammation, and suppress thyroid function. 2. Artificial sweeteners. Aspartame, sucralose, and others disrupt the gut microbiome and are considered possibly carcinogenic by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. 3. Grains fortified with iron. Most commercial breads and cereals are enriched with inorganic iron, which accumulates in tissues, drives oxidative stress, and accelerates aging. 4. Industrial processed foods (artificial flavors, dyes, gums, etc.). Additives like carrageenan, gums, and dyes irritate the gut and are linked to leaky gut, inflammation, and microbiome disruption. 5. Oat & soy milk. Milk alternatives are often spiked with gums, seed oils, and synthetic vitamins. Oats can be high in pesticides and soy's phytoestrogens disrupt hormone balance. 6. Plant-based protein powders. Pea, soy, and rice proteins are frequently contaminated with heavy metals. Soy proteins, in particular, are estrogenic and thyroid-suppressive. 7. High fructose corn syrup (HFCS). HFCS is often contaminated with heavy metals like mercury during industrial processing. 8. Flaxseed. High in unstable fatty acids that oxidize quickly. Flax also contains phytoestrogens that can worsen estrogen dominance and disrupt hormone signaling. The best rule of thumb for eating is to eat how your grandparents ate! If it wasn't around over 100 years ago, it's best to avoid. 🍒🥔🍗🥕

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