The HEROIC Diet

The HEROIC Diet was designed by Jennie Lee Riddle in her own battle with chronic inflammatory illness and cancer. It creates conditions that are unfavorable to tumor biology while strengthening whole-body resilience.

In plain english, lower sugar spikes, starve cancer’s favorite fuels, help the body clean up damaged cells, block blood-vessel growth to tumors, calm inflammation, balance hormones, cool histamine reactions, rebuild gut health, and restore daily rhythms so the body can heal better.

How the HEROIC Diet Works

Lower glycemic/insulinemic load → down-modulate insulin/IGF-1 signaling; favor AMPK activation; temper mTOR drive.

•    Promote metabolic flexibility (keto-lean patterning) → increase fatty-acid oxidation; support ketone availability for brain/mitochondria.

•    Encourage Autophagy and support apoptosis signaling via fasting windows, polyphenols, sulfur compounds, and catechins.

•    Emphasize anti-angiogenic phytonutrients (berries, alliums, crucifers, herbs/spices) to hinder tumor neovascularization.

•    Reduce inflammatory cytokines (NF-κB tone) through omega-3s, crucifers, olives/avocados, and targeted spice blends.     

•    Support estrogen metabolism (ER+ context) via crucifers/indoles, citrus flavonoids, fiber—assisting CYP1A1/1B1/COMT and healthy clearance. •    Lower histamine load (DAO-friendly choices, slow-cook/low-age proteins, fresh prep) to reduce flares and mast-cell
reactivity.

•    Nourish the microbiome (prebiotic fibers, fermented foods as tolerated) for SCFA production and immune modulation.     

•    Aid hepatic phase I/II detox cofactors (sulforaphane, alliums, amino acids) and support lymphatic flow (hydration, mineral balance, gentle movement).     

•    Align circadian and HPA-axis rhythms (meal timing, light/sleep hygiene) to normalize cortisol and restore repair cycles.

Good-faith clarity: TurnAround Lifestyle is not a medical facility and does not diagnose, treat, or cure disease. The HEROIC Diet and rhythms are designed to support these biological pathways while you learn habits you can sustain at home.