World Cancer Day 2024: Food Items To Avoid While Suffering From Breast Cancer

For various stages of cancer treatment and even after, nutrition has a key role to play. Here are some food items that you must avoid if you are suffering from breast cancer.

Food Items To Avoid While Suffering From Breast Cancer (Image Source: Getty)

1. Alcohol - Alcoholic beverage of any kind - beer, wine, vodka etc. is a big no if you are suffering from breast cancer, as the alcohol can interfere with the chemotherapy drugs. (Image Source: Getty)

2. Sushi - If you are a sushi lover, then this is especially for you. It needs to be kept in mind that sushi is made from raw ingredients and consuming raw ingredients is a big no in cancer. This is because cancer patients are at a higher risk of developing infections and so raw foods should not be consumed. (Image Source: Getty)

3. Red meat - Some researches have found a link between red meat and an increased risk of breast cancer, especially if a person cooks the meat at high temperatures, which can trigger the release of toxins. In addition, processed meats and cold cuts tend to be high in fat, salt, and preservatives. Red meat contains compounds that can promote inflammation, and form cancerous cells. Hence, it is advisable for individuals with cancer to avoid red meat and opt for other plant-based protein sources, such as legumes, and nuts. (Image Source: Getty)

4. Cola drinks or sugary foods - Research has shown a direct association between cola drink and sugary food consumption and breast cancer risk. Moreover, high intake of sugar increases the chances of cancer recurrence and even metastasis as sugar acts as a food for cancer cells. (Image Source: Getty)

5. Fresh fruit juice - Just like sushi, it stays best to stay away from fresh fruit juice as firstly, the juicer machine can be a source of infection and unpasteurised juice can also be contaminated with microbes.(Image Source: Getty)

6. Refined wheat flour or maida - Refined wheat flour is advised not to consume as ultra processed foods should not be consumed as they increase the risk of cancer and can even exacerbate cancer.(Image Source: Getty)

7. Raw foods - Raw foods of any kind may it be raw fruits and vegetables, unpasteurised milk, unpasteurised fresh fruit juice, raw meat or raw eggs is not advisable to patients suffering from breast cancer, as they can be contaminated and thus cause various types of infections in the body. (Image Source: Getty)

Inputs given by: Dietician Garima Goyal (Image Source: Getty)