Today on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne welcomes certified nutrition specialist Jacqui Bryan for a practical and engaging conversation about digestive enzymes and their importance for nutrient absorption, digestive comfort, and overall vitality. Drawing on her own real-life food challenges, Saranne explores with Jacqui why some people tolerate certain foods better than others, how enzyme deficiencies can impact gut health, and why a balanced, whole-food approach is often the best defense against digestive discomfort during or after cancer treatment, including for those living with Stage IV cancer. Jacqui Bryan is a certified nutrition specialist, whole health educator, and a regular expert contributor to Beating Cancer Daily with more than 140 appearances. Jacqui's expertise focuses on empowering people affected by cancer and chronic illness through evidence-based nutrition, easy-to-implement lifestyle changes, and compassionate support, helping listeners transform understanding into action. "Take away the things that are hurting you, the processed foods, the inactivity, the not enough hydration. Bring in the things that are gonna help you, the hydration, the whole foods, because those specific whole foods have many of the enzymes in them that are gonna assist your body to do what it needs to do." ~Jacqui Bryan Today on Beating Cancer Daily:· Digestive enzymes are vital proteins that specialize in breaking down the different types of food into nutrients our bodies can absorb.· Symptoms such as bloating, gas, and discomfort can indicate enzyme issues but do not always mean there is a true deficiency.· The pancreas is a key player in enzyme production, helping regulate both blood sugar and nutrient absorption.· Problems digesting specific foods like dairy may point to single enzyme deficiencies, which sometimes require targeted supplements.· Eating processed foods and not getting enough fiber can strain natural enzyme production and lead to poor digestive health.· Cancer treatments and high stress levels may impair enzyme functioning, so prioritizing gut health is especially important during these times.· Simple lifestyle strategies such as chewing thoroughly, drinking enough water, eating a rainbow of whole foods, increasing fiber, regular movement, and managing stress all support enzyme function.· Digestive enzyme supplements may be necessary in diagnosed cases, but improving daily habits and seeking medical input is usually the best first step. 2025 People’s Choice Podcast Awards Best Health Series FinalistRanked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025,and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024 to 2025.Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in 148 countries across 7 continents and features over 420+ original daily episodes hosted by Stage IV survivor Saranne Rothberg. To learn more about Host Saranne Rothberg and The ComedyCures Foundation:https://www.comedycures.org/ To write to Saranne or a guest:https://www.comedycures.org/contact-8 To record a message to Saranne or a guest:https://www.speakpipe.com/BCD_Comments_Suggestions To sign up for the free Health Builder Series live on Zoom with Saranne and Jacqui, go to The ComedyCures Foundation's homepage:https://www.comedycures.org/ Please support the creation of more original episodes of Beating Cancer Daily and other free ComedyCures Foundation programs with a tax-deductible contribution:http://bit.ly/ComedyCuresDonate THANK YOU! Please tell a friend whom we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review. Have a blessed day! Saranne

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