Q. What are the best things to eat for breast cancer patients?
Doctor Answer is medically reviewed by SecondMedic medical review team.
When it comes to choosing the best foods to eat for breast cancer patients, it’s important to look at both what our bodies need and how the individual patient is feeling. Food can be a great source of comfort – but only if we don’t overindulge in unhealthy food or snacks that cause discomfort. Eating healthfully can help keep you energized and mentally alert, so here are some tips on eating well during and after breast cancer treatment.
First of all, opt for foods that boost your immune system and contain antioxidants – these will not only strengthen your body against illness but also help protect against a recurrence of cancer cells in the future. Look for brightly coloured fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, squash, spinach, apples, blueberries etc which are packed with vitamin C which is vital when battling any virus or infection. Additionally cruciferous vegetables like broccoli have been found to reduce the risk of getting certain types of cancers including breast cancer.
It’s also important to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water every day – this helps carry essential nutrients throughout your body including your cells where they can do their job properly instead of being blocked out by toxins that would otherwise increase inflammation. Furthermore try adding healthy fats like avocados or using olive oil while cooking in order to ensure adequate calorie levels without having too much sugar in one's diet; sugar increases inflammation which could potentially worsen symptoms related to chemotherapy treatments like fatigue or nausea
Finally try reaching out into other cultures' cuisines - many Middle-Eastern dishes use turmeric (which has anti-inflammatory effects) as well as legumes for protein so these recipes should be considered more often than not! All together this combination ensures an overall healthier diet ideal for those dealing with fighting off disease from within - good luck!