The popular saying:
There is truth in that, "You Are What You Eat." if you are a person without disease or a known person living with mesothelioma. What you feed your body can directly impact your drive, mood, energy level and recovery time between cancer treatments
As personal trainers we have a different currency: ". good health is 80 percent nutrition and 20 percent fitness." This is true.
My work is only about 20 percent of your overall health. So I can suggest a good diet to follow, it is almost impossible for me to control what you eat when you leave the gym. You must do this on your own. So if you are facing a diagnosis of mesothelioma, how to properly feed you want your body to allow high quality workouts and improved quality of life?
Also, what foods will upset your stomach?
full disclosure: I am not a dietician. I am a personal trainer in the health profession speaks from experience. I saw my father, Jeff, mesothelioma battle and lose the fight.
I offer my suggestions based on the foods he ate, those who made him feel sick, and those who worked for him.
sugar and cancer
reduction of sugar is something constantly talked to television, magazine articles, friends who are trying to lose weight and between fight against the cancer.
There is a misconception that cancer sugar foods. But it is really a misunderstanding. Sugar itself does not change the growth of cancer cells.
"Sugar does not allow cancer to grow faster. All cells, including cancer cells, depend on blood sugar (glucose) for energy," the website of the Mayo Clinic shows. "But give more sugar to cancer cells do not accelerate their growth. Likewise, depriving the cancer cells of sugar does not slow down their growth."
It is also important to understand the differences between sugar as we know ?? white crystalline product we add coffee ?? and the large amount of the ingredient added to highly processed and refined foods.
"The typical American diet is high in many processed and refined foods, including sugar and white flour," as-Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. "Replacing these foods with healthy forms carbohydrates, such as fruits and whole grains, is recommended for people who have had cancer. However, fear or restrict the consumption of foods that contain natural sugars are not necessary or healthy. "
This is key. You should not have to cut out sugar completely, but limit the amount of processed foods high in sugar and contain a ton of empty calories. This includes chocolate bars , processed cereals and sodas. All these should be avoided in dealing with mesothelioma.
in addition to containing natural sugars, fruits have other nutrients such as fiber, which promotes healthy. organic fruits are encouraged as long as they are not too tart. Many people who undergo chemotherapy develop mouth sores and tartness of the fruit can irritate wounds.
S ' please note that I say organic fruits. They are devoid of any insecticides or other pollutants that could hurt you. They might be a bit expensive at a local whole Foods, but it is your health we are talking about.
Chemotherapy and radiation can weaken the stomach, so that certain foods should be approached with caution. While grapefruit, oranges, lemons and are still healthy, they are more acidic than other fruits and harder on the digestive system.
Do not make it too spicy
Regarding the real meat and potatoes of your recommended nutrition, bland foods are the best bet if you are living with mesothelioma.
treatment can make you sensitive to taste or smell. I remember that I have to eat a lot when Jeff went through his fight because if I was cooking, the smell could make him sick.
Keep minimum seasoning if necessary. Most of the time seasonings are packed with sodium and irresistible taste can often be too much to handle with increased sensitivity to taste.
Bland vegetables such as Brussels sprouts, asparagus and cauliflower are all solid options to maintain balanced diet. White meats such as organic chicken, turkey and wild caught deep-water white fish are good sources of protein.
oatmeal, sweet potatoes and brown rice are an excellent source of carbohydrates to add to food as well. They do not have a strong smell and they increase satiety eating.
A balanced diet, including options I mentioned, is not only great for a person with cancer, but for everyone. Remember, 80 percent of being healthy is what you put in your body.
The best choice you make in the kitchen, the healthier you'll be and more effective you will be in the workouts too.
Eat well, smart driving. Never Give Up!
