Is Fasting the Secret to Slow Aging After Cancer? Longevity Expert Dr. Valter Longo Weighs In

S4E14 Many breast cancer survivors notice something unsettling after treatment ends: their body feels older. Energy shifts. Skin changes. Recovery feels slower. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Valter Longo, a world-renowned longevity researcher, to explore whether cancer treatment accelerates aging — and what science says can actually help support healing and long-term health. This is a grounded, evidence-based conversation about nutrition, aging, and the body’s ability to repair itself. We discuss the Longevity Diet, protein intake, sugar, fasting, and the science behind the fasting mimicking diet — with special attention to cancer patients and survivors. This episode is not about extremes or quick fixes. It’s about understanding your body, protecting your future health, and making informed choices with compassion and clarity. In This Episode, We Discuss: • Whether cancer treatment accelerates aging • How nutrition impacts longevity and cellular repair • The Longevity Diet and age-specific protein needs • Sugar, inflammation, and aging after cancer • The science behind the fasting mimicking diet • What survivors should know before trying fasting approaches About Besties with Breasties & Faith Through Fire Faith Through Fire is a 501c3 Non-Profit. Our mission is to reduce the fear and anxiety that breast cancer patients feel and replace it with hope and a path toward thriving. We do this through peer mentorship, which can be implemented nationwide. We host educational supports in-person and virtually to help overcome the trauma of breast cancer. Learn more or become a supporter at faiththroughfire.org Subscribe for more episodes and survivor stories. Connect with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FaithroughFire/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithroughfire/ If you’ve been wondering why your body feels different after cancer, we hope this conversation helps you feel informed and encouraged.