There are no specific foods or nutrients that can cure cancer, and it’s essential to maintain good nutrition through a balanced diet.
To achieve this, you need to follow a diet that provides sufficient energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals, which can be accomplished by eating a variety of foods.
General Dietary Guidelines for Cancer Patients
- Eat regular meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and include snacks consistently.
- Each meal should include a protein-rich side dish (if you don’t like meat or fish, try eggs, tofu, beans, or cheese as alternatives).
- Include at least two vegetable side dishes at each meal (if chewing or swallowing is difficult, chop or puree them before eating).
- Consume a variety of fruits once or twice a day (if immune function is low, wash and peel or use juice).
- Drink a glass of dairy products every day (if milk is not tolerated, alternatives include yogurt, soy milk, cheese, or ice cream).
- Aim for about a bowl of rice per meal (if rice is hard to eat, replace it with porridge, bread, potatoes, sweet potatoes, noodles, or rice flour; if you eat less rice, add snacks).
- To boost calorie intake, use more vegetable oils and nuts.
- Use seasonings in moderation.
