When trying to help a woman and her family during her journey through breast cancer by providing food, there are a few things to keep in mind.
There is no single “cancer diet” yet the American Cancer Society suggests a varied assortment of healthy foods, emphasizing plant sources.
Fruits and Vegetables provide vitamins and minerals, which include antioxidants (cancer fighting compounds). Fruits and vegetables can be eaten raw, cooked, canned, or in the form of juice.
Meat and protein foods include beef, chicken, fish, pork, turkey, milk, eggs, yogurt, cottage cheese, peanut butter, dried beans, and tofu. These foods provide protein our bodies need to maintain strength and energy, fight infection, and heal itself.
Grains and starches include bread, pasta, rice, and cereal, and they provide our bodies with carbohydrates and B vitamins that our bodies use for energy.
Milk and dairy products provide us with protein, carbohydrate, vitamins, and the best sources of calcium, which is essential for healthy bones.
