If you are currently undergoing chemo these nutritional tips are not for you. Not until you are through with chemo. Seek your own doctor's advice as to the diet you should eat while going through your treatment.
Nutrition can help you in your quest for good health. I found a book, "Beating Cancer with Nutrition" by Patrick Quillin. I don't know if his book is scientifically sound however it shares ideas that are worth consideration.
Whether or not their power is described accurately, these foods do offer positive nutritional value that can't hurt and may help us become healthier. You make your own judgement.
In his book Mr. Quillin suggests we starve cancer by eliminating sugar. Too much sugar is never a good idea. Reading this helped me to start thinking twice before reaching for a cookie or a candy bar. Sugar might not starve cancer but passing on the sweets helps to keep my hips from expanding (smile).
Avoid malnutrition. It makes sense that you need to keep your strength in an effort to feel better and making sure you have protein in your diet can help you. Vegetables are important to include in your diet. How wise our parents were trying to get us to eat our veggies. Broccoli is one of his favorites. Garlic, onions, hot peppers, salsa, cinnamon, ginger, sage, rosemary and thyme also rank high on his "to eat" list. Yogurt, water and Green Tea are also mentioned as good for you.
My favorite comment from the book was that "berries cause cancer to self destruct." I love fruit of all types and especially berries. I enjoy the idea that there is a Blueberry Superhero out there that causes cancer to commit suicide (smile). I guess I have watched too many movies.
The point is you should check with your health care specialist and find out which foods you should incorporate into your diet. While I was undergoing chemo most of the foods I have listed above were off limits. Cancer is a fast growing cell. While you are undergoing chemo you are targeting those cells. You are killing them and unfortunately, in the process, killing good fast growing cells too. You want to maximize the effectiveness of your chemo cocktail. The foods discussed above are best eaten when your chemo has ended and you are rebuilding your strength.
Always listen to your doctor. Together you are collaborating for your survival and good health.
