Dietary conditioning after
breast cancer surgery is very important for the rehabilitation of patients. Here are some key dietary principles and recommendations to help breast cancer patients maintain a balanced diet and promote physical healing during their post-operative recovery.
Dietary diversity and nutritional balance
Variety: Eat a variety of foods, including cereals, vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, eggs, milk and beans, to ensure comprehensive nutrition.
Cooking methods: the use of steaming, boiling, stewing, as far as possible to reduce the intake of fried food.
Nutritionally balanced protein: moderate intake of high-quality protein, such as eggs, milk, lean meat, fish and beans, helps to repair tissues and restore immune function.
Carbohydrates: Choose whole grains and multigrains, such as brown rice, oats, whole wheat bread, etc., to provide lasting energy.
Fats: Preferred healthy fats, such as olive oil, nuts, and omega-3 fatty acids in deep-sea fish, help with inflammation and cardiovascular health.
Vitamins and minerals: Eat foods rich in vitamins A, C, E and trace elements such as zinc and selenium, such as green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, nuts and seafood, to enhance antioxidant capacity and immunity. Reasonable taboos to avoid stimulating food.
Spicy food: such as pepper, pepper, ginger, etc., may stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, affecting postoperative recovery.
Alcohol: Alcohol consumption may interfere with drug metabolism and wound healing and should be avoided.
Limit foods
high in fat and sugar
Fried foods, such as fried chicken and French fries, contain a lot of saturated fat and trans fat, which is not conducive to cardiovascular health.
Sweets and sugary drinks, such as cakes, candies and sodas, may cause blood sugar fluctuations and affect metabolic stability.
During
radiotherapy and chemotherapy for
special dietary needs
Stomach-nourishing foods: such as millet congee, japonica rice, fresh fruit juice, etc., help to alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort.
Foods
for invigorating qi and nourishing blood: such as red dates, medlar, black fungus, sunflower seeds, etc., help to improve physical strength and immunity.
Supplements and herbs
Vitamin and mineral supplements: Under the guidance of a doctor, appropriate supplementation of vitamin D, calcium, iron, etc., contributes to bone health and blood production.
Traditional Chinese medicine and herbal medicine: such as yam, tomato, hawthorn, etc., have a certain therapeutic effect, but need to be used under the guidance of a professional doctor of traditional Chinese medicine.
Eating Habits and Lifestyle Regular, Quantitative and Regular Meals: Three meals a day, at appropriate intervals, to avoid overeating. Add the right amount of food: according to the individual situation, add the right amount of fruit, yogurt or nuts between meals to maintain energy supply.
Drink enough water: Drink enough water every day to maintain water balance in the body and promote metabolism. Avoid excessive caffeine and alcohol: These drinks can dehydrate and affect sleep quality.
Positive mental attitude and moderate exercise
Optimistic attitude: maintaining a positive and optimistic attitude is conducive to physical and mental health. Moderate exercise: According to the individual constitution and doctor’s advice, moderate exercise, such as walking, yoga, etc., can help to enhance physical fitness and promote blood circulation.
Dietary conditioning after
breast cancer surgery is a comprehensive process, which needs to be combined with the specific situation of the individual and the doctor’s advice. Through reasonable dietary arrangement and adjustment of living habits, breast cancer patients can better support the recovery of the body and improve the quality of life. It is suggested that patients should formulate individualized diet plan under the guidance of professional medical team, and regularly review and adjust it.
