We often talk about the relationship of nutrition to cancer but a few specifics might help. One should consider limiting or eliminating process foods. I used to teach that if you stuck to the outside perimeter in a grocery store you would essentially be able to avoid most of the processed foods but baked goods have filtered into that outside edge. White bread is also a culprit to avoid. It goes without saying that you limit red meat, increase you cold water fish intake including salmon, tuna, mackerel and trout. It is also import to consume at least 35 g of fiber per day and to make sure you have a diet with fruits and vegetables and whole grains. If you are not one to focus on specifics, look to colors of the fruits and vegetables and try to expand your color palate of foods. It is important to choose from all color groups and orange,red, and yellow vegetables are high in Vitamin A. A lot of buzz is out there regarding swiss chard and kale too and how to incorporate these into your diet. If you are like me, some of these things we did not grow up on and so I suggest you look to healthy recipes online. Cook for Life is one site I often go to in order find ideas. You also often hear about limiting or avoiding alcohol and to avoid exceeding two alcoholic beverages a day and some even recommend no more than 3-4 drinks a week especially for those at risk for breast cancer or have had breast cancer. Hydration is important but try to avoid the aspartame loaded drinks or drinks that are high calorie as the pounds will add up quickly. Information is available at fast food and other restaurants so take a moment and check it out. It is your responsibility to take care of you. We in the healthcare profession are here to guide you and inform you but the ultimate ownership is yours and how you will deal with it. I am hoping this is a great day and you are pursuing your health as you do other things vitally
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AuthorMy name is Sue Kilburn and I am a clinical nurse breast cancer educator at the Yolanda G. Barco Oncology Institute in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Archives
March 2015
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