Our nutrition is of great importance during illnesses, as in every process of our lives. Cancer patients may neglect nutrition while trying to understand the disease/treatment. During this process, with a healthy and balanced diet;
• It will make you feel better and be strong and energetic.
• By maintaining your weight, the nutrients and muscles in your body will also be protected and you will get the least amount of side effects from the treatment. The effect is ensured
•The risk of infection is minimized with healthy foods.
•The healing process is ensured to be faster and easier.
1. HOW SHOULD CANCER PATIENTS NUTRITION?
Diversifying your diet is the basic rule of meeting many of the nutrients (vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fat, protein) you need in the most balanced way.
Nutrition. It has an effect on the immune system. Nutritional factors such as antioxidants such as vitamin E and selenium, vitamin A, vitamin D, zinc, linoleic acid and omega-3 fatty acids regulate the functions of the immune system.
Protein intake should be increased: Surgeries Cancer patients need more protein to heal cells damaged by procedures such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy and to protect against infection. Consumption of red meat and eggs is especially important for anemia that occurs during the chemotherapy process.
Consumption of vegetables and fruits: By taking 3 portions of fruit and 2 portions of vegetables a day, you can get the vitamins your body needs. Minerals and fiber/pulp must be met naturally. Care should be taken to consume vegetables and fruits in season and ensure that they do not contain hormones.
Carbohydrates: They should be taken as a complex; Grain products such as whole wheat bread, whole grain pasta, brown rice, couscous, barley, oats, noodles and bran will contribute to the immune system.
At least 2 LT of water a day: After chemotherapy Drink at least 2 liters of water, especially during treatment, to minimize its harmful effects.
Stay away from foods containing high sugar and fat that have no nutritional value.
Fat: High amounts of fat in the diet impairs the immune system u is shown. Reducing the intake of dietary saturated fats (margarine, internal fats, etc.) improves the immune system. In addition, it has been shown that OMEGA-3 fatty acids (DHA, EPA and CLA) found in fish reduce the incidence of some cancers, especially breast and colon cancer, kill some cancer cells and stimulate the immune system.
Obesity, immune system. It increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, which is known to have harmful effects on people. For this reason, care should be taken not to gain excess weight.
Dairy products such as yoghurt and kefir, which contain some bacteria called probiotics, have been shown to have beneficial effects on the immune system.
Wheat, corn, tomatoes, peanuts. Proteins called lectins, found in beans, bananas, peas, lentils, soybeans, mushrooms, rice and potatoes and active in the body, stimulate the immune system, prevent the development of vascularization necessary for the growth of cancer and can cause the death of cancer cells. Due to these properties, lectins have an important place among nutrients in the fight against cancer.
2. WHAT FOODS SHOULD CANCER PATIENTS NOT CONSUME?
Any food and drink containing sugar should be avoided. (Sweet drinks, fruit juices, soft drinks, cola, sugary foods, sugary foods) White bread, patisserie products and bakery products should not be consumed.
Eating fast food should be strictly prohibited.
Potatoes. Foods and beverages such as instant soup, cream, milk powder, jam, syrup, alcohol and all kinds of sweeteners, fruit syrups should not be consumed by cancer patients. between.
3. HOW SHOULD YOU EAT DURING THE CHEMOTHERAPY PROCESS?
If your appetite has decreased;
- You should force yourself to eat even if you are not hungry.
- You should eat small amounts frequently. This way, it will be easier to get more food.
- Keep fast foods at hand, so you can easily reach them when you want to eat something. cheese and crackers , fruit, yoghurt, pudding are some of them. Take foods such as biscuits, crackers or raisins with you when you go out.
- Foods that are high in calories and contain good quality protein (eggs, meat, yoghurt, cheese, dry beans, chickpeas, lentils, kidney beans, brown beans, etc.). You should choose bread).
- Sometimes changing the shape of foods makes them more appetizing. For example, if eating fresh fruit whole causes problems, you can eat the fruits as compote, puree, or compote. If you add crushed walnuts and hazelnuts to milk desserts, the volume will not change, but the energy and protein value will increase. You can eat it by adding honey and molasses to milk and/or yoghurt.
- Try to eat cold foods such as ice cream, yoghurt and milk desserts.
DRUGS IN CHEMOTHERAPY
Foods that increase side effects and should be avoided:
* Fatty, bitter, sour and sweet foods - Foods that are difficult to digest (onion, garlic, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber, broad beans, dried legumes, peas). , carrots, radishes, beans)
* Sour fruits and vegetables (such as tomatoes, oranges, tangerines)
* Spices
* Honey
* Acidic and sour drinks such as orange juice
* Tea, coffee
* Carbonated drinks such as cola and soda
* Fries
* Do not consume extremely hot and cold foods
* Avoid foods and beverages containing artificial ingredients
* Raw vegetables and fruits
* Extremely hot and cold foods
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