Diet for breast cancer

@roses2 I gather that keto can be hard on the kidneys in general, or even counter indicated. I have kidney disease and I wouldn't start a keto diet without checking with my nephrologist. As I don't know a great deal about this I would certainly get a professional opinion--maybe from a dietician as well. Books and boards can be great, but I'd make sure to get information from my doctor first.

Thanks@! I will do that!

@roses2 oh, I would definitely ask your Dr about what you can and can’t do. I don’t have kidney disease so I don’t know how to advise. I eat plenty of fats and some protein and very little carbs. I feel good eating this way because I don’t have to deal with the sugar fluctuations. But for some people, just doing IF and eating a Mediterranean type of diet works well. But definitely check with your dr. because you don’t want your kidney issues to worsen! Good luck!

@newtosc Hello - I am the same and start treatment this week. I am furious, angry, sad and much, much more about this happening to me. But I will do the radiation because I cannot do it in 6 months etc. and although it kills healthy cells I get closer to 100% "cure" - I hope - I will try the meds for a bit. I am searching for holistic options but an definitely improving my diet. Please post what you find because I believe we can enhance our "traditional medicine" options.

I have been practicing keto and intermittent fasting for 2-3 years. If you want to know if you are in ketosis you need to test. Thomas Seyfreid, the guru of keto and cancer says we need a GKI of 3 to manage glioblastoma. The average American has a GKI of 22. You measure by buying a libre 2 monitor and using glucose and keto strips. These are used by diabetics. Prick your finger and apply a drop of blood to each strip. The mathematical equation is glucose divided by ketone number. If the number is under 11 you are in fat burning mode. The target is 3 to control the growth of cancer which feeds on sugar. Test don’t guess it’s the only way to know if you’re doing keto right.

@roses2 the keto diet is possibly the worst diet you can do, you need to focus on vegetables, fruit and legumes and grains - keto puts stress on the kidneys - eat healthy foods instead. If you’re going it for weight loss, eat legumes every day.

Yes check out the plant strong podcast with DR Dawn Mussalem from Mayo (Jax) I believe

Suggestions for teas to help prevent breast cancer or improve conditions?

@jardinera25, I agree. The journey is different for everyone and easy for no one.