Surprising Information about Nutrition for Mesothelioma Patients
If you afflicted with mesothelioma you have probably already sought out a good attorney that has a specialty in these types of cancer cases. It is now very important to make sure your nutritional intake is correct. Here is some surprising information about nutrition and foods and the role they play for those with mesothelioma and other cancers.
According to the National Cancer Institute somewhere in the neighborhood of 35% of all cancers are related to problems with nutrition. Mesothelioma is one cancer that is not related to improper nutritional intake; it is caused by breathing asbestos fibers. However, a good diet of the right foods can be of great benefit to those suffering with mesothelioma by: helping to fight off infection, slowing the growth of the cancer, easing the pain and counter balancing the effects of the therapy treatments.
It is most important here to note that all of thisis presented for informational purposes only. It is always best to seek out the advice of certified medical professionals. Now lets move forward
Here are basic guidelines about what is considered proper nutrition for those suffering from mesothelioma and other cancers. For specific suggestions it will vary depending on each person’s medical condition, weight, age, height and more. As before, the advice of a certified physian is always the best way to go and they can help you develop a nutritional plan that works just for you.
1. Stay away from processed foods and prepackaged meals-processed foods cause problems with the metabolism and immune system functions and clog the lymphatic system.
2. Completely stop smoking or using and tobacco products.
3. Drink plenty of fluids-Oneside effect from chemotherapy can be diarrhea or constipation. When you drink lots of fluids you help to replenish what your body is losing or needs.
4. Cut back on the amount of alcohol that you drink.
5. Eat more fresh fruit and vegetables. Fruits and Vegetables should become at least 50% of what you consume on a daily basis. Fresh fruit and vegetables filled with natural vitamins and minerals that your body must have.
6. Make sure to prepare foods so that you are not inviting unwanted bacteria. Raw or undercooked meats and fish can contain bacteria that can be a negative thing for your immune system.
7. If you choose to eat fish select those with low levels of mercury.
8. Avoid fast-food. Many of the fast food choices are high in the “bad” fats, contain many processed products, are too high in sugar and in general are not fit for a good nutritional diet.
9. Increase the amount of fiber you eat. Here’s a list of some of the more popular high fiber foods: apples, bananas, avocados, beets, potatoes, spinach, kale, brown rice, black beans, lima beans, kidney beans, bran cereal.
One of the more common treatments for patients suffering with mesothelioma is chemotherapy. It is very important to watch your nutritional intake if you are undergoing this type of treatment.
Chemotherapy has a number of side effects—top on the list is anorexia. Patients feel so nauseated they often don’t eat that much.
Because of this it is important toeatfoods that are loaded with calories and proteins-so that when you do eat it will give you the best nutritional value that is high in protein.
Here are some suggestions:
1. Add honey to cereal
2. Sauté meats instead of boiling
3. Eat peanut butter with fruit (peanut butter on apple slices is a favorite)
4. Top your salads with protein rich kidney or black beans
5. Munch on a handful of nuts
6. Granola in yogurt
At the top of this articlewe said we would share some surprising information, here is a final piece of informationto consider and talk over with your physician. Recent studies aresuggesting that vitamin C may decrease the effectiveness of chemotherapy. This is not offered to alarm, but to be discussed with your health care provider.
Finally, If you or a loved one has mesothelioma you also may want to think about speaking with a mesothelioma attorney that handles these types of cases.
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