Cancer Prevention and Diet Recommendations
Explore the key recommendations from AICR and WCRF for cancer prevention and reducing recurrence. Learn about the importance of a cancer-fighting diet, limiting energy-dense foods, choosing plant-based options, and managing intake of red and processed meats, alcoholic drinks, salt. Encourage breastfeeding, physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight through nutritious eating and exercise.
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Kelli Dunham, RDN, CD Clinical Oncology Dietitian UW Cancer Center at Pro Health Care Mint Body Nutrition & Wellness
Review the AICR and WCRF recommendations for cancer prevention and prevention of recurrence To promote knowledge of preventative measures individuals can take to reduce cancer risk To promote knowledge of a cancer fighting diet
Limit consumption of energy-dense foods. Avoid sugary drinks.
Limit alcoholic drinks: 1 per day for women, 2 per day for men.
Maintain a healthy weight Eat healthfully Be physically active
Loss of appetite and weight loss prior to Dx Malnutrition during Tx Increased nutrition demands for healing process
Weight loss as little as 6% predicts a reduced response in treatment, reduced survival, and reduced QOL Loss of weight and lean body mass may experience increased toxicity Good nutrition = fewer complications, better QOL, treatment toleration
Bone Problems Fractures Increased blood calcium levels Blood Problems Decreased RBC, platelets, WBC
Researchers have shown that a more plant-based diet may help prevent, treat, or reverse leading causes of death, including heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. Interventional studies of plant-based diets have shown, for example, 90 percent reductions in angina attacks within just a few weeks. Plant-based diet intervention groups have reported: Greater diet satisfaction than control groups Improved digestion Increased energy Better sleep Significant improvement in their physical functioning, general health, vitality, and mental health. Studies have shown plant-based eating can improve not only body weight, blood sugar levels, and ability to control cholesterol, but also emotional states, including depression, anxiety, fatigue, sense of well-being, and daily functioning.
Lower cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar Reversal or prevention of heart disease or diabetes Healthier weight Lower risk of developing heart disease, diabetes & some types of cancer May slow the progression of some types of cancer
A whole-food, plant-based diet is centered on whole, unrefined, or minimally refined plants. It s a diet based on: Fruits, vegetables, tubers, whole grains, and legumes It excludes or minimizes: Meat (including chicken and fish) Dairy products: cheese, milk, yogurt, ice cream Eggs Highly refined foods like bleached (white) flour, refined sugar, and oil.
Stimulate the immune system Block what we eat, drink and breathe from becoming cancer-producing substances Reduce inflammation Prevent DNA damage Help with DNA repair Reduce damage to cells Trigger damaged cells to die before they can reproduce Slow cancer cell growth rate Help regulate hormones
Increase fruits and vegetables in your diet Make your grains whole grains Include beans or peas Decrease intake of red meat & processed meat Stay hydrated
Change a favorite recipe to be plant based Make burritos or tacos with beans, rice & vegetables Prepare chili with beans instead of meat Replace burgers with whole grain veggie burgers or grilled portobello mushrooms Make kebabs with vegetables such as onions, bell peppers, summer squash & mushrooms Make lentil or split pea soup without meat
Check out your local library! Forks Over Knives Cookbook China Study Cookbook The Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook How Not to Die Cookbook Check out the internet: Minimalist Baker: https://minimalistbaker.com/ Forks Over Knives: www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/ Oh She Glows: Ohsheglows.com Mint Body Nutrition: https://www.mintbodynutrition.com/blog
Avoid all sugar Without carbohydrates, your body will make sugar from other sources, including fat and protein Research shows it may be sugar s relationship with higher insulin levels and related growth factors
Not direct studies on humans to show organic foods can prevent cancer or other diseases No evidence that organic food is more nutritious Why would someone choose organic? Lower pesticide residues Lower amount of synthetic food additives Said to be better for environment Consideration of human resources https://nutritionfacts.org/topics/organic-foods/
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Kelli Dunham, RDN, CD Clinical Oncology Dietitian UW Cancer Center by Pro Health Care Phone: 262.569.0462 Email: rdnkellij@mintbodynutrition.com Website: www.mintbodynutrition.com
