Breast cancer patients are less immune and need to be immunized through a scientifically sound diet in order to maintain good health and assist with treatment. The following are some of the recommended food categories:
1. Protein-rich food: Protein is a nutrient necessary for body repair and maintenance of normal physiology. Breast cancer patients have access to good quality proteins, such as fish, milk, eggs, chicken, beef and beans, milk, etc., to supplement their body needs and improve their immunity.
Vegetables and vegetables rich in vitamins and micronutrients: Vegetables and fruit are rich in nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, dietary fibres and antioxidants, which are resistant to cancer, oxidation and increased immunity. Patients are advised to consume enough vegetables and fruits per day, such as apples, bananas, grapes, oranges, cabbage, chrysanthemums, flamingo, carrots, pumpkins and sweet potatoes, to supplement the various vitamins and micronutrients needed by the body.
3. Selenium-rich foods: Selenium is an important trace element that has a positive effect on increased immunity. Brazilian nuts, whole wheat bread and shrimp are all selenium-rich foods that can be eaten in appropriate quantities.
4. Fish rich in Omega-3 fatty acid: Omega-3 fatty acid is resistant to inflammation and helps to maintain the immune system balance. Fish such as salmon, mackerel and sardines are rich in this type of fatty acid and can be selected for consumption in appropriate quantities.
5. Fibre-rich foods: Diet fibres can reduce cholesterol levels and have some anti-cancer effects. Breast cancer patients can eat more of their foods, which are rich in food fibres, such as wheat bread, rough rice, oats and a variety of groceries and vegetables, fruits, etc.
In addition to the food recommended above, the following dietary principles should be observed:
1. A balanced diet: All nutrients, including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals, should be consumed and the daily diet should include food such as cereals, vegetables, fruits, milk, beans and meat.
Reasonable control of caloric intake: reasonable control of caloric intake in accordance with his/her physical condition and activity to avoid overweight and obesity, which is one of the risk factors for breast cancer.
3. Avoid poor foods: The consumption of spicy irritation, moldy, roasted and salted foods, as well as hormonal-rich foods, such as beehive milk and unknown ingredients of health care, should be avoided as much as possible. Ingestion of high fat, sugar, salty food and alcohol should also be avoided.
Please note that each breast cancer patient has a different physical condition and treatment programme, and therefore the diet should also vary from person to person. In the preparation of a diet, the patient should be individually adjusted in accordance with his/her physical condition, his/her treatment programme and his/her taste preferences. At the same time, maintenance of good living habits and active cooperation with doctors are key to increasing immunity.
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