We all know that eating well is as important as breathing. Ok maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but you get the point. Eating the right food can do wonders for our bodies, making us feel and look good. BUT, there is a fine line between eating well, and eating too well.In fact, nutritionists have constantly urged us to eat as many as five meals a day. This method of eating keeps our bodies constantly fed, so that it’ll never get into an angry fit with us and refuse to work to break down all those calories. In busy Singapore, many of us are guilty of skipping meals like breakfast or lunch and replacing them with a grande Starbucks Mocha Frappe or the like, but we can still do way better than that. There is really no reason to substitute a proper nutritious meal with caffeine. On the other hand, there are some of us who simply can never stop munching. 24/7, and our mouths are gnawing endlessly at a bag of chips, or fries and the list goes on.
But sometimes, when an illness like cancer looms over us, the appetite for food no matter how alluring the aroma, may no longer be whet. Nonetheless, it is important to note that food during this time is crucial. When undergoing treatment or chemotherapy, the energy to sustain the procedure shouldn’t be underestimated. Many patients return feeling tired and worn out, and it has been proven that 30% of all cancers are linked to poor diet. This is because, cancer strikes when a cell or a DNA gets damaged. The damaged cell grows unchecked, and turns into a tumor that spreads and grows uncontrollably. Now, during any one of these steps, a lack of certain nutrients, or an excess of some other factor can affect what happens next. That’s why there is never-ending emphasis on eating right. Like the American Cancer Society says, “While genes influence your risk of cancer, diet and physical activities are the most important lifestyle factors that contribute to cancer.” Yes, it is definitely no easy task, but eating the right kinds of food, a little each time, can make a huge difference in making one stronger and emotionally, mentally, and physically fulfilled.
Here’s a sample cancer fighting diet taken off the Diet Channel. They have very thoughtfully incorporated the top 10 anti-cancer foods, to get you started on a healthier, invigorating food journey.
Cancer Fighting Diet
Breakfast
Yogurt smoothie with mixed berries and soy milk
Morning Snack
Apple with peanut butter
Green Tea
Lunch
Spinach wrap with mandarin oranges and broccoli sprouts
Cottage cheese and pineapple
Tomato Juice
Dinner
Baked wild salmon with caramelized onion and garlic
Stewed Tomatoes
Pumpkin soup or baked sweet potato
Black Tea
Happy Eating guys!