The Wellness Community

The Wellness Community Nutrition Handbook

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Table Of Contents
Main Page Introduction Nutrition and Cancer - Guidelines The Three Different Stages in a Cycle of Nutrition and Cancer Nutrition During Treatment Specific Chemotherapy Agents and Nutrition Radiation Treatment and Nutrition Other Nutritional Ideas Some Important Reminders Herbs and Surgery Warnings Natural Energy Drinks Immuno-Soup Suggestions for Handling Problems During Treatment for Cancer Suggestions for Eating to Provide Maximum Immunity Dietary Fat/Omega-3 Fatty acids and Cancer Fat Content of Various Foods Digestive Enzymes Explained go

THE THREE STAGES OF CHANGE IN A CYCLE OF NUTRITION AND CANCER

1. Preventive Nutrition (when you are well)

• High in unrefined carbohydrates such as beans, pasta, whole grain breads and root vegetables. Low in simple sugars.
• Reasonable in protein, i.e. 3-4 oz servings (about the size of a deck of cards) of fish, lean meat, poultry or larger 6-8 oz servings (1 cup) of mixed beans and rice at lunch and dinner.
• Oils and fats from olives, tree nuts (almonds, walnuts, etc.), avocado, oily fish in preference to fatty meats, cheese or other saturated animal fat food sources.
• Plenty of antioxidants and botanical factors found in whole grains, beans, vegetables and many fruits, e.g. beta carotene, vitamins C and E. Dark colored items are richest.
• Moderate quantities overall - eat to maintain steady weight.
• Wide variety of foods, especially seasonal fruits and vegetables. At least 5 servings each day - more is better.

2. During Treatment (Expedient Diet)

• Sufficient small, frequent meals to maintain body weight.
• A little more protein, e.g. more egg whites, fish and poultry.
• Choose lactose free dairy products to avoid possible lactose intolerance resulting from the treatment.
• Avoid gas-producing foods such as incompletely cooked beans, excessive amounts of the cabbage family, melons. Use "Beano" or other digestive enzymes with these foods.
• Avoid highly spiced foods, unless they agree with you.
• Avoid more than RDA levels of antioxidant supplements.

3. Regenerating Nutrition (as you Recover)

• As for Prevention but with special focus on the foods rich in nutrients needed for regenerating the immune system, e.g. vitamins B complex, C, E, selenium and zinc. Some of these are found in wheat germ - add 1-2 tablespoons to morning cereal.
• 8 - 10 servings of fruits and vegetables each day, especially those rich in beneficial phytonutrients such as blueberries, dark green leafy vegetables and garlic.
• Include a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement.

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