Introduction
In this healthy eating episode, host Detective Ev welcomes Karin Banghart, CEO of Health Yeah Life and Certified Holistic Nutrition Health Coach. Karin opens up about her personal journey with colon cancer and shares valuable insights on self-advocacy, nutrition and empowering younger generations.
Karin discusses her health symptoms, including bowel problems, bloating and intermittent bleeding, which she has experienced since her twenties. He remembers seeing a doctor for a colonoscopy at age 25, but no abnormalities were found. For the next two decades, she lived with these symptoms, thinking they were just the normal state of her body.
Detective Eve questions Karin about what prompted her to seek medical help that ultimately led to her diagnosis of colon cancer. Karin doesn’t remember the exact reason, but admits she didn’t discuss her symptoms openly out of embarrassment. However, she now supports open conversations about gut health to empower others.
Karin explains that her diet played a major role in her health problems. She describes her family’s eating habits as the Standard American Diet (SAD), characterized by processed and convenience foods. Karin highlights the lack of nutritional value in such foods and how they contributed to her overall health.
One surprising factor that Karin identifies is sugar consumption. Despite not considering herself a “sugar freak” and maintaining a generally healthy lifestyle, she was unknowingly consuming large amounts of sugar through everyday items like ketchup and soda. Looking back, Karin realizes the effect sugar had on her health.
Detective Eve expresses surprise at Karin’s young age and questions her mindset upon receiving the cancer diagnosis. Karin admits to feeling overwhelmed and acknowledges the societal expectation that comes with a cancer diagnosis. However, he emphasizes the importance of a positive mindset and learning from experience to move forward.
Colorectal Cancer – Show notes
This episode sheds light on the importance of paying attention to one’s body and dealing with digestive symptoms. Karin’s journey serves as a powerful reminder to prioritize nutrition and make informed choices about what we consume.
Karin reveals that she started her Healthy Yeah Life brand before her cancer diagnosis, as she was already on a health journey focusing on improving her body. However, when she was diagnosed with cancer and underwent colon resection surgery in early 2020, Karin faced new challenges in her dietary choices.
After surgery, Karin was advised by medical professionals to eat lighter foods such as toast and crackers. However, within a few weeks, she began to feel unwell, with symptoms including bloating, hearing loss, blurred vision and extreme fatigue. Despite regular CT scans and blood tests, her cancer did not show up in her test results.
It was only through a colonoscopy that a one millimeter tumor was discovered, prompting Karin to realize the importance of taking care of her body and diet. She explains that she had never experienced the weight in her gut and the inflammation in her intestines until she introduced certain foods into her diet after surgery.
At her daughter’s suggestion, Karin decided to try a gluten-free diet, which led to significant improvements in her health. However, it also highlights the need for education and awareness about the quality of gluten-free options available on the market. Many processed, packaged foods labeled as gluten-free may still be unhealthy due to the presence of additives and seed oils.
Karin delves into the subject of glyphosate, a pesticide found in wheat, corn and other crops, highlighting the potential effects it can have on our health. She encourages listeners to empower themselves by educating themselves about the ingredients and toxins present in the foods they consume.
Colon cancer – Conclusion
Throughout the episode, Karin emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy, nutrition, and empowering younger generations to make informed health choices. Her story serves as inspiration for listeners to prioritize their well-being and take control of their journey to better health.
Colorectal Cancer – Key Notes
- Karin Banghart pursued certification as a nutritional health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) following her own health journey.
- Detective Ev and Karin discuss the potential impact of glyphosate on our health and the importance of empowering people to make informed choices about their food.
- Karin shares her personal experience with glyphosate and emphasizes the need to be critical about the products we are exposed to.
- The discussion highlights the importance of educating younger generations about healthy eating and paying attention to the ingredients in their food.
- Karin stresses that just because a product is sold in a grocery store or FDA approved doesn’t mean it’s necessarily healthy.
- Karin encourages listeners to pay attention to ingredient labels and look for healthier options that align with their values.
- They discuss the influence of profit-driven food producers and the need for consumers to be educated about the ingredients they consume.
- Karin provides advice for new parents, emphasizing the importance of reading ingredients, doing research and careful meal planning.
- Karin also shares her own journey as a cancer survivor and offers guidance and support as a holistic nutrition health coach.
- Listeners are directed to Karin’s website, HealthYeahLife.comwhere they can find her podcast, blog posts, recipes and resources.
- Karin emphasizes the importance of supporting companies that prioritize healthier ingredients and invites listeners to contact her with any questions.
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