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12 Foods Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy Should Eat
Listed here are a few foods that are good for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, check them out.
From
age-old
time,
cancer
has
been
a
frightening
disease
that
causes
a
fatal
reaction
to
death.
Earlier,
there
was
no
medication
for
treating
cancer
and
hence
it
was
an
inevitable
death
call
that
was
waiting.
But
now,
with
the
advancement
of
science
and
technology,
certain
medication
for
cancer
has
been
formulated,
and
chemotherapy
is
one
of
it.
For patients who are in their initial stage of cancer, this radiation therapy aids in destroying the existing cancer cells and prevents the outgrowth of further ones.
In this process of radiation, a cancer patient undergoes life-changing problems such as a hair loss, weight loss, fatigue, vomiting, and memory and concentration problem.
But
apart
from
that,
they
even
lose
the
sensation
of
taste,
as
their
taste
buds
get
destroyed.
They
are
unwilling
to
eat,
but
healthy
food
is
essential
for
a
cancer
patient
who
is
undergoing
radiation.
Food
gives
them
the
strength
to
combat
the
painful
process
of
radiation,
wherein
you
can
lose
your
good
cells
even.
So, it is vital that a nutritious diet chart is followed for a patient undergoing chemotherapy. A list of some of these foods is given below.
Whole Grains:
Whole grains include brown rice, whole wheat bread, barley, millet, and many more. A single serving of whole grain provides selenium, manganese, fibre, thiamin, vitamin B6, and niacin. It is a healthy meal and can enhance the taste buds as well. Further, the phytic acid present in whole grains help in the prevention of cancer for normal people and for those who are existing with this deadly disease, it will prevent further outgrowth.
Orange Juice:
Chemotherapy often leads to dryness in the mouth and only water can suffice the problem. For a chemo patient, orange juice can be beneficial in removing the dryness. This is because the orange juice will initiate the salivary glands to produce more saliva. However, a cancer patient with a sore mouth or throat should avoid this drink.
Ginger:
Chemotherapy is often accompanied by nausea, and in treating this, ginger candies can be of a great help. Before taking your meal, suck them or have some ginger ale, it will make your stomach feel better and then have your meal.
Onion:
Onion is extremely beneficial for cancer patients. These are rich sources of antioxidants that help in strengthening the immune system of cancer patients. Have it cooked or raw, and remember onions can also prevent further growth of cancer cells as well.
Garlic:
Radiation therapy often makes a cancer patient feel weak. It is important to consume food that boosts up the immune system, so that the body can fight with cancer. So, have 2-3 garlic slices every day in your diet to strengthen your immune system and combat this deadly disease.
Brazil Nuts:
Brazil nuts are a rich source of selenium and they help in improving the immune system to fight cancer such as leukaemia and melanoma. Have 2-4 nuts every day and utilize this anti-cancer powerhouse to boost up your immunity.
Oats:
Oats is a healthy whole grain that not only fills your stomach but also is beneficial for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Often a cancer patient feels a loss of appetite and in this process, they keep on losing weight. Oats helps in promoting your level of appetite, boosts up your immune system, reduces the level of bad cholesterol, reduces the production of insulin, and improves regularity. So with such essential benefits, it is recommended to include oatmeal to your regular diet.
Sunflower Seeds:
Sunflower seeds contain a high amount of zinc and vitamin E and a smaller quantity of selenium. In cancer patients, it helps to promote a healthy prostate. Besides, it also accelerates the process of healing. A minimum of 15-25 mg serving of sunflower seeds per day is extremely beneficial for chemo patients.
Sesame Seeds:
Sesame seeds are beneficial for fighting with cancer. They are capable of controlling the blood pressure and lipid level in human body. It is also clinically proven to treat women suffering from breast cancer.
Nuts:
Nuts such as almond, walnut, cashew nut, hazelnuts, pistachios, etc., have shown proven benefits in treating breast cancer. These are rich sources of antioxidants and they reduce the chance of spreading cancer to the other parts of the body to its half. A small quantity of nuts in your regular diet can drop down cancer proliferation by a manifold.
Green Leafy Veggies:
Leafy green vegetables are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and enzymes. They form a staple diet for everyone, but especially for cancer patients. These essential benefits help in fighting cancer and their antibacterial and antiviral properties further prevent tumour formation and metastasis. It also aids in killing down the existing cancer cells as well. So, include leafy green vegetables such as spinach, collard green, kale, salads, etc., in your regular diet.
Pulses:
Pulses
such
as
peas,
beans,
lentils,
dal,
etc.,
have
several
nutritious
benefits
on
our
health.
When
these
are
consumed
on
a
regular
basis
and
in
abundance,
they
help
in
combating
cancer
as
well.
Research
suggests
that
pulses
contain
anti-carcinogenic
effects
due
to
the
presence
of
selenium,
saponins,
phytates,
zinc,
protease
inhibitors,
dietary
fibre,
and
folate.
Dietary
fibre
has
shown
subsequent
redemption
in
treating
cancer
cells.
A
daily
consumption
of
400
mg
of
pulses
will
not
only
boost
up
your
body
with
all
the
essential
nutrients
but
also
help
in
combating
cancer.
Cancer
is
one
of
the
leading
causes
of
death
in
most
humans,
especially
for
the
ones
who
are
engaged
with
smoking.
So,
once
you
have
developed
this
deadly
disease,
it
is
imperative
to
undergo
proper
medication.
Chemotherapy
is
one
of
them.
And
so,
follow
these
food
habits
to
combat
cancer
faster.
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