Hi, following my diagnosis, I received information from the breast health dept where I was being treated that encouraged incorporating a greater variety of plant based foods while limiting red meat to once a week, avoiding/limiting processed meats and alcohol as much as possible. Poultry and seafood are fine as is low fat dairy. Hope this helps!
Since I have now had bc twice in 6 years I started thinking about my diet. I found this book called BREASTS The Owners Manual by Kristi Funk (I got it from audible but you can get it on Amazon for $11.69) that has really been helpful on which foods have the best nutritional value in helping to ward off breast cancer.
Not to discount the benefits of a healthier diet - but I'm not sure if a 'breast cancer diet' covers all the different types of breast cancer that exist - hormone positive/ TNBC (triple negative) or whether breast cancer is attributable to a mutated gene. But I agree eating heathier can't hurt.
I do worry that discussion of diet and cancer can kind of suggest some responsibility on the part of patients for their disease. This is the problem with holistic approaches involving diet, exercise, stress management etc. We need to keep in mind that causes of and outcome of our cancers are not likely to be within our control in that sense though we can improve our health like anyone else. I know others may disagree!
"The doctor I see on the side (not main hospital oncologist) told me have two spoon of ground flaxseeds is better than any medicine for breast cancer; "
I do worry that discussion of diet and cancer can kind of suggest some responsibility on the part of patients for their disease. This is the problem with holistic approaches involving diet, exercise, stress management etc. We need to keep in mind that causes of and outcome of our cancers are not likely to be within our control in that sense though we can improve our health like anyone else. I know others may disagree!
I agree! Sometimes I think we as human beings don't really want to face the fact that we are mortal. That is, our mortality is simply the outcome of having been born. So we tend to to blame illness and death on all kinds of specifics--as if they weren't universal. I've exercised about an hour a day for decades. I have breast cancer and kidney disease and several other problems. But I exercise because I truly enjoy it and to stay mobile with a disability. I'm able to walk, and enjoy my good mood. But exercise is not some kind of panacea. And it isn't ethical, or moral--it is just a personal habit. Too often we blame ourselves for things that we really have no control over. Thanks windyshores.
The type of breast cancer you have is a factor sometimes. Er+ pr+ limits some meds that are estrogen or hormone based. Some foods may have more hormones than others, eggs are an example of that. I follow metrics more. 30% protein 30% carbs 30% fats. Keeping calorie count as low as I can get it! Hah. I also added cardio and strength workouts twice each week. Walk instead of drive when possible. So, I suspect a total package including food choices, balanced metrics (getting more protein intake was hardest for me), and lots and lots of hard exercise consistently in addition to limiting or eliminating hormone based meds/supplements/food has seemed to be working. HTH
Eat organic, natural, God given foods. Juice. No processed foods. If its in a box, skip it.
Little sugar except honey.
Use a water purifier or invest in a Berkey.
Your health is your BEST INVESTMENT.
Take joy:
Be with positive, loving, caring, kind and interesting people.
Help others.
Exercise….. ward off stress and toxic people.
Supplement with quality products.
Focus on the beauty in the world.
Create a Blessing Book: at the end of each day, write out the blessings you were given: a phone call, a strangers smile, an experience, time with a friend, realizing your achievements for the day, how God used you to bless someone else.
“Make the maximum, seize the day” because Tomorrow is promised to no one.
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I’m trying to be really good, but my downfall is Wine! I do eat a lot of fresh vegetables and fish. Darn that Wine sneaks in every night.😀
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6 ReactionsSince I have now had bc twice in 6 years I started thinking about my diet. I found this book called BREASTS The Owners Manual by Kristi Funk (I got it from audible but you can get it on Amazon for $11.69) that has really been helpful on which foods have the best nutritional value in helping to ward off breast cancer.
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5 ReactionsThis is what the book looks like.
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1 ReactionNot to discount the benefits of a healthier diet - but I'm not sure if a 'breast cancer diet' covers all the different types of breast cancer that exist - hormone positive/ TNBC (triple negative) or whether breast cancer is attributable to a mutated gene. But I agree eating heathier can't hurt.
I wonder because I'm TNBC and am BRCA2+.
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5 ReactionsI do worry that discussion of diet and cancer can kind of suggest some responsibility on the part of patients for their disease. This is the problem with holistic approaches involving diet, exercise, stress management etc. We need to keep in mind that causes of and outcome of our cancers are not likely to be within our control in that sense though we can improve our health like anyone else. I know others may disagree!
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I agree! Sometimes I think we as human beings don't really want to face the fact that we are mortal. That is, our mortality is simply the outcome of having been born. So we tend to to blame illness and death on all kinds of specifics--as if they weren't universal. I've exercised about an hour a day for decades. I have breast cancer and kidney disease and several other problems. But I exercise because I truly enjoy it and to stay mobile with a disability. I'm able to walk, and enjoy my good mood. But exercise is not some kind of panacea. And it isn't ethical, or moral--it is just a personal habit. Too often we blame ourselves for things that we really have no control over. Thanks windyshores.
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6 ReactionsThe type of breast cancer you have is a factor sometimes. Er+ pr+ limits some meds that are estrogen or hormone based. Some foods may have more hormones than others, eggs are an example of that. I follow metrics more. 30% protein 30% carbs 30% fats. Keeping calorie count as low as I can get it! Hah. I also added cardio and strength workouts twice each week. Walk instead of drive when possible. So, I suspect a total package including food choices, balanced metrics (getting more protein intake was hardest for me), and lots and lots of hard exercise consistently in addition to limiting or eliminating hormone based meds/supplements/food has seemed to be working. HTH
This is also a good resource.
https://anticancerlifestyle.org/
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3 ReactionsEat organic, natural, God given foods. Juice. No processed foods. If its in a box, skip it.
Little sugar except honey.
Use a water purifier or invest in a Berkey.
Your health is your BEST INVESTMENT.
Take joy:
Be with positive, loving, caring, kind and interesting people.
Help others.
Exercise….. ward off stress and toxic people.
Supplement with quality products.
Focus on the beauty in the world.
Create a Blessing Book: at the end of each day, write out the blessings you were given: a phone call, a strangers smile, an experience, time with a friend, realizing your achievements for the day, how God used you to bless someone else.
“Make the maximum, seize the day” because Tomorrow is promised to no one.
Blessings to all! 🌺🌺🌺🌺
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