Fox Health: ‘I'm a cancer survivor – here's what I've cut from my kitchen’

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'I'm a cancer survivor – here's what I've cut from my kitchen'

Cancer recovery coach Michelle Patidar of Chicago shared the items in her kitchen that she's replaced with safer options after being diagnosed with cancer at 32 years old....                        ...                        ...                            ...The You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login looms large for many people, yet consumers can take certain smart and preventative steps to lower the risks. ......Michelle Patidar, an integrative nutrition and cancer recovery coach in Chicago, recently shared in an Instagram post that she's continuing her own fight against cancer even after surviving it — and the specific steps she's taken since then.......In a recent video she posted on social media, Patidar shared a list of "things you will never find in my kitchen after being diagnosed with cancer at 32."......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......The recovery coach said that after she finished her cancer treatments, she did You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login."......She wrote, "But don't get me wrong, I slowly made changes. As things ran out, I replaced them with non-toxic versions." ......"It took some time, but I feel so much more in control of my health knowing I You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login from my kitchen!"......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Here's the full list of items that Patidar said she's eliminated — and her replacements for them.......1. Refined oil is replaced with You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, avocado oil, coconut oil, ghee and grass-fed butter. ......2. Nonstick cookware is replaced with stainless steel and cast-iron cookware.......3. Aluminum foil is replaced with non-bleached parchment paper. ......4. Plastic containers and sandwich bags are replaced with glass containers and paper bags. ......Patidar considered this one an "easy swap," by the way, saying she tries to "say no to plastics as often as possible."......5. Scented candles are replaced with "delicious" essential oils.......6. Plastic water bottles are replaced with glass and stainless steel.......7. Plastic cutting boards are replaced with wood cutting boards. ......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......8. Ultra-processed foods are replaced with You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login and snacks "without added sugars, food dyes and harmful preservatives."......9. Toxic kitchen cleaning supplies are replaced with non-toxic cleaning products. ......"And wow, what a difference it's made," she said.......Patidar told Fox News Digital she's "come to understand the importance of viewing health from a holistic perspective" as a seven-year cancer survivor. ......"While nutrition and exercise are vital components, it's crucial to consider other factors, such as our environment and the products we use daily," she said.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginYou are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......"Our choices, including the cleaning products we use, the quality of indoor air and water, and the types of cookware we select play a significant role in our You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login."......She added that "even seemingly innocuous items" such as plastic water bottles and storage containers can "contribute to our broader health picture."......She said she believes that making these changes, "along with switching to safer cookware, has decreased my exposure to harmful chemicals and plastic particles."......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Focusing on "quality fats and oils" instead of processed foods has allowed Patidar to lower chronic inflammation, she reported — "crucial for cancer prevention and recovery."......"Additionally, replacing candles with essential oils has improved my indoor air quality," she said. "The 'convenience' of toxic products often carries a substantial penalty."......"It's important to note that even a single swap from this list can enhance your overall health and is a step toward better cancer prevention."...

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