Some fruits and vegetables, when added to the diet, can slow the development of cancer and reduce some of the side effects of treatment.
Whenever you are surrounded by disease or are looking to regain your strength, it is appropriate that you eat healthily. It is known that your diet plays an important role in reducing the risk of many diseases including cancer. Dietician of Family Health Care Dr. Jasim suggests that people, especially those undergoing cancer treatment, should include some fruits and vegetables in their diet to slow down its growth and reduce some of the side effects of the treatment.
- Apples:
Apples contain many types of phytochemicals, including quercetin, catechin, fluoridazine, and chlorogenic acid, which are major antioxidants. Apples are a good source of dietary fiber and polyphenol compounds that work with gut microbes to promote cancer-fighting immunity. Several studies have found that apple consumption may reduce the risk of estrogen receptor, a negative form of breast cancer.
- Oranges:
Some citrus fruits, especially tangerines and oranges, have anti-angiogenic and anti-tumor activity. It is noted that individuals who eat citrus fruits daily are at lower risk of some cancers, including the lungs, colon, and stomach. Two flavonoids found abundantly in citrus fruits are nobility and ascorbic acid (vitamin C), which inhibit the growth and spread of tumors.
- Berries:
Berries are a rich source of many nutrients such as vitamins A, C, E, carotenoids, folate, calcium, selenium, simple and complex phenols, and phytosterols. Anthocyanosides and Resveratrol are among the most active antioxidants found in blueberries. These antioxidants have an anti-cancer effect, including radical scavenging activity, activation of phase II detoxifying enzymes, and decreased proliferation and inflammation of the cells. Resveratrol, which is also found in red grape skin, has many health benefits. It also exhibits anti-inflammatory-like chemotherapeutic properties.
- Cranberries:
Cranberries contain ursolic acid and proanthocyanidins. Regular intake of cranberry extracts inhibits the growth of breast cancer, colon cancer, cervical cancer, glioblastoma, leukemia, lung cancer, melanoma, oral cavity cancer, prostate cancer, and renal cancer cell lines.
Dieticians suggest some ideas to improve your cancer therapy response:
Loss of appetite:
- Eat five or six small meals per day.
- Start with a high-protein diet when you have the strongest appetite.
- Keep favorite high-calorie foods and beverages within easy reach.
- Try to be as physically active as possible to help stimulate your appetite.
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