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What Is The Ideal Diet For A Person Recovered From Cancer?

I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer May 2010. I went through chemotherapy, radiation and had a masectomy. I completed my treated December 2010. Per my Oncologist I am doing great. It is a new year and I need to start a new way of eating. I am 42 yrs. old and weigh 285 lbs and am only 5'6. Please advise me of a good diet for my me. Thank you.
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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hi,,i understand your concern you should take extra care of yourself after cancer well you should eat several smaller meals throughout the day instead of three big ones.
Try protein shakes, yogurt, and liquid protein drinks instead of solid foods.
Eat simple soups, such as chicken with vegetables and broth.
Your Diet and Recovery
Protein. Your body needs more of it than usual after your operation. It needs it to repair cells, fight infection, and heal incisions. Here's what you can do to get more:

Add protein powder or dry milk to meals.
Add grated cheese to vegetables, potatoes, rice, and salads.
Eat high-protein snacks such as almonds, peanuts, and cheese.
Right after surgery, boost your protein without worrying about calories. It will help you heal and get your strength back. If you need to lose weight, you can focus on that late
Phytochemicals are nutrients in plants. Some have been studied for their cancer-fighting benefits and their ability to keep cancer from coming back.

Soy. Soybeans contain phytoestrogens. These are nutrients similar to the estrogen in your body. Sources of them include soybeans (edamame), tofu, soy milk, and miso soup. Some researchers think they can help protect against the kind of breast cancer that needs estrogen for its growth, but others don't. Ask your doctor whether eating one to three servings of soy a day would help you. It's possible it may interfere with hormone therapy or some other treatment.

Antioxidants . Many vegetables, fruits, nuts, and other foods have them. Good choices include broccoli, liver, carrots, blueberries, and mangoes. Antioxidants protect your cells from damage. Dietitians say you should eat a balanced diet with a variety of fresh foods to get them. It’s better for you than taking supplements.

Lycopene. This is one type of antioxidant. It puts the red in tomatoes and the pink in pink grapefruit. It might help fight breast cancer.

Beta-carotene. Carrots, apricots, yams, and other vegetables and fruits get their orange color from beta-carotene. Eating foods that have a lot of it may lower the risk of breast cancer returning, some studies suggest.

A Lifelong Anti-Cancer Diet
A registered dietitian can give you advice on the best diet and nutrition plan for you. But here are some guidelines to get started.

Eat low-fat protein, such as roasted chicken and baked fish, rather than steak, sausages, or other high-fat meats.
Eat five servings of a wide variety of vegetables and fruits each day.
Avoid processed meats linked to cancer. These include bacon, bologna, hot dogs, ham, and smoked meats.
Eat whole-grain bread and brown rice, rather than white bread and white rice.

Exercise After Surgery
A good aerobic workout improves your self-esteem, mood, and health. And after breast cancer surgery, you’ll need to be active. Being overweight is linked to breast cancer coming back. Losing extra pounds through exercise may help you restore your health and improve your chances of avoiding more cancer...i hope this might help you...
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What Is The Ideal Diet For A Person Recovered From Cancer?

hi,,i understand your concern you should take extra care of yourself after cancer well you should eat several smaller meals throughout the day instead of three big ones. Try protein shakes, yogurt, and liquid protein drinks instead of solid foods. Eat simple soups, such as chicken with vegetables and broth. Your Diet and Recovery Protein. Your body needs more of it than usual after your operation. It needs it to repair cells, fight infection, and heal incisions. Here s what you can do to get more: Add protein powder or dry milk to meals. Add grated cheese to vegetables, potatoes, rice, and salads. Eat high-protein snacks such as almonds, peanuts, and cheese. Right after surgery, boost your protein without worrying about calories. It will help you heal and get your strength back. If you need to lose weight, you can focus on that late Phytochemicals are nutrients in plants. Some have been studied for their cancer-fighting benefits and their ability to keep cancer from coming back. Soy. Soybeans contain phytoestrogens. These are nutrients similar to the estrogen in your body. Sources of them include soybeans (edamame), tofu, soy milk, and miso soup. Some researchers think they can help protect against the kind of breast cancer that needs estrogen for its growth, but others don t. Ask your doctor whether eating one to three servings of soy a day would help you. It s possible it may interfere with hormone therapy or some other treatment. Antioxidants . Many vegetables, fruits, nuts, and other foods have them. Good choices include broccoli, liver, carrots, blueberries, and mangoes. Antioxidants protect your cells from damage. Dietitians say you should eat a balanced diet with a variety of fresh foods to get them. It’s better for you than taking supplements. Lycopene. This is one type of antioxidant. It puts the red in tomatoes and the pink in pink grapefruit. It might help fight breast cancer. Beta-carotene. Carrots, apricots, yams, and other vegetables and fruits get their orange color from beta-carotene. Eating foods that have a lot of it may lower the risk of breast cancer returning, some studies suggest. A Lifelong Anti-Cancer Diet A registered dietitian can give you advice on the best diet and nutrition plan for you. But here are some guidelines to get started. Eat low-fat protein, such as roasted chicken and baked fish, rather than steak, sausages, or other high-fat meats. Eat five servings of a wide variety of vegetables and fruits each day. Avoid processed meats linked to cancer. These include bacon, bologna, hot dogs, ham, and smoked meats. Eat whole-grain bread and brown rice, rather than white bread and white rice. Exercise After Surgery A good aerobic workout improves your self-esteem, mood, and health. And after breast cancer surgery, you’ll need to be active. Being overweight is linked to breast cancer coming back. Losing extra pounds through exercise may help you restore your health and improve your chances of avoiding more cancer...i hope this might help you...