The following article has been written by Jillian Mckee, a fellow blogger and complementary medicine advocate at the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance. It is about the benefits of eating healthy during and after a diagnosis of any kind of cancer. Ms. Mckee believes that although each different cancer has its limitations, if one can keep a healthy body, they can have a better chance to overcome this awful disease. I certainly agree with her and am glad to share with you her article on the subject. So without further ado, here is the article...
by Jillian Mckee
The phrase “you are what
you eat” has always dominated in the nutrition field. What happens when
you can’t stomach the foods that you normally eat or you are too sick to eat
because of cancer? Now it is especially important to take notice of nutrition
and plan to eat a well-balanced diet. Eating well will help
improve your quality of life and increase your energy levels.
It is important to approach your illness in a holistic way. Besides taking your medication, you should also take time for yourself and eat well. There are several benefits to good nutrition. Eating nutritious foods can change your energy levels and improve your overall health.
It is very important to consider your nutritional intake at every stage. Whether an active stage or remission, the diet of a patient is very important to their recovery. Appetite may change or have an experience where their former diet is unaffected.
No matter what happens, it is important to eat a well-balanced diet that includes all food groups. Eating well is not just important for your body, it is also important for your mood. If the items that the patient would normally eat are no longer appetizing, then try something new. Exotic fruits, vegetables, and new flavor combinations can sometimes revive the palate. Seasonal fruits will taste the best and be sweeter than items that are out of season. Exploring different spices can also make a common food new and exciting.
When going through treatments, you may have to change what and how much you eat during a day. One way to ingest food easier is to plan smaller meals. Small, more frequent meals give you the chance to have more selection in your diet.
Whether a person is adjusting to their nutritional plans because of a mesothelioma diagnosis or in order to stay in remission, it is important to plan for a balanced diet. Having a balanced diet will help keep your body running and make you more happy. Eating a well-balanced diet can make your body perform better than you ever thought it could.
It is important to approach your illness in a holistic way. Besides taking your medication, you should also take time for yourself and eat well. There are several benefits to good nutrition. Eating nutritious foods can change your energy levels and improve your overall health.
It is very important to consider your nutritional intake at every stage. Whether an active stage or remission, the diet of a patient is very important to their recovery. Appetite may change or have an experience where their former diet is unaffected.
No matter what happens, it is important to eat a well-balanced diet that includes all food groups. Eating well is not just important for your body, it is also important for your mood. If the items that the patient would normally eat are no longer appetizing, then try something new. Exotic fruits, vegetables, and new flavor combinations can sometimes revive the palate. Seasonal fruits will taste the best and be sweeter than items that are out of season. Exploring different spices can also make a common food new and exciting.
When going through treatments, you may have to change what and how much you eat during a day. One way to ingest food easier is to plan smaller meals. Small, more frequent meals give you the chance to have more selection in your diet.
Whether a person is adjusting to their nutritional plans because of a mesothelioma diagnosis or in order to stay in remission, it is important to plan for a balanced diet. Having a balanced diet will help keep your body running and make you more happy. Eating a well-balanced diet can make your body perform better than you ever thought it could.
