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Nutrition for Survivors  

I was treated for breast cancer 6 years ago and am in remission. Are there nutritional guidelines or certain foods that will help keep me healthy?

Absolutely, yes. The following nutritional steps will help you reduce the risk of recurrence, maintain wellness, be healthier, and improve the quality of your life:

  • Achieve and maintain a healthy body mass index (BMI), which is the ratio of weight to height


  • Eliminate farm-raised fish, non-organic poultry, and non-organic red meat. Replace with fresh fish, organic poultry, and organic red meat. If possible, reduce consumption of animal products.


  • Eliminate non-organic dairy products and replace with organic dairy products. If possible, reduce consumption of dairy products.


  • Eat organic fruits and vegetables. Produce is healthier when it has not been exposed to pesticides in the agricultural practices.


  • Eat cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower).


  • Eat vegetables that are good for your liver. Examples are beets, carrots, dark leafy greens, yams, and garlic.


  • Eat fruits that are good for your liver. Examples are apples and lemons.


  • Eliminate sugar, white flour, processed foods (especially those containing food additives), and caffeine-containing foods (such as coffee, tea, colas, and chocolate).


  • Follow a high-fiber diet.


  • Supplement your diet with fish oil containing omega-3-fatty acids, which have antioxidant ability.



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