Post by victorgrant on Feb 19, 2018 10:22:09 GMT
Foods to include in your diet as a cancer patient:
Experts at the Outpatient Pharmacy, National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS), a member of the SingHealth group, advise patients to eat the right foods before, during and after treatment.
Vegetables
Tomatoes, carrots, peas, pumpkin and turnips for vitamins and fibre
Tomatoes, tomato puree and parsley (especially good for prostate cancer patients)
Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage contain plant chemicals that can convert bad oestrogen into good oestrogen, and hence reduce cancer risk as well as the risk of a relapse
Asparagus and Brussel sprouts for their rich antioxidants
Bitter gourd for lowering blood sugar levels
Green leafy vegetables for calcium and iron
Fruits
Oranges provide vitamin C
Bananas, kiwi, peaches, mangoes, pears and strawberries for vitamins and fibre
Avocadoes, guava, apricots, figs, prunes and raisins for energy
Proteins
Lean meat, fish, poultry, eggs, tauhu and taukwa
Dairy products, nuts, dried beans, dhals and chickpeas
Fish and soy foods (especially good for prostate cancer patients)
Carbohydrates
Rice, noodles, chapatti, wholegrain bread and pasta
Wholegrain crackers, oats, corn, potatoes, beans and dairy products
Honey, consumed in moderation for its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties which may help in preventing infections
Foods to avoid as a cancer patient
Deep fried, grilled, barbequed, baked meats since subjecting animal protein to high heat creates carcinogenic byproducts called heterocyclic amines
Excessive intake of salt, sugar, and oily foods
Red meat and processed meats such as bacon, ham, sausages
Preserved foods like pickles, jams, kiam chye (salted mustard green), and century eggs as they contain nitrites which are carcinogenic
Minimise alcohol
Additionally, cancer patients should avoid excessive intake of vitamin supplements, as they act as antioxidants and can interfere with chemotherapy when taken in large doses.
See previous page to find out why cancer patients should have a balanced diet.
For More You Can Check:
Campus Management Solution Video
Experts at the Outpatient Pharmacy, National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS), a member of the SingHealth group, advise patients to eat the right foods before, during and after treatment.
Vegetables
Tomatoes, carrots, peas, pumpkin and turnips for vitamins and fibre
Tomatoes, tomato puree and parsley (especially good for prostate cancer patients)
Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage contain plant chemicals that can convert bad oestrogen into good oestrogen, and hence reduce cancer risk as well as the risk of a relapse
Asparagus and Brussel sprouts for their rich antioxidants
Bitter gourd for lowering blood sugar levels
Green leafy vegetables for calcium and iron
Fruits
Oranges provide vitamin C
Bananas, kiwi, peaches, mangoes, pears and strawberries for vitamins and fibre
Avocadoes, guava, apricots, figs, prunes and raisins for energy
Proteins
Lean meat, fish, poultry, eggs, tauhu and taukwa
Dairy products, nuts, dried beans, dhals and chickpeas
Fish and soy foods (especially good for prostate cancer patients)
Carbohydrates
Rice, noodles, chapatti, wholegrain bread and pasta
Wholegrain crackers, oats, corn, potatoes, beans and dairy products
Honey, consumed in moderation for its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties which may help in preventing infections
Foods to avoid as a cancer patient
Deep fried, grilled, barbequed, baked meats since subjecting animal protein to high heat creates carcinogenic byproducts called heterocyclic amines
Excessive intake of salt, sugar, and oily foods
Red meat and processed meats such as bacon, ham, sausages
Preserved foods like pickles, jams, kiam chye (salted mustard green), and century eggs as they contain nitrites which are carcinogenic
Minimise alcohol
Additionally, cancer patients should avoid excessive intake of vitamin supplements, as they act as antioxidants and can interfere with chemotherapy when taken in large doses.
See previous page to find out why cancer patients should have a balanced diet.
For More You Can Check:
Campus Management Solution Video