Healthy Eating Habits You Should Follow During Cancer Treatment

Proper nutrition supports the body during cancer treatment, promotes healing, and reduces adverse effects from the medication. While receiving cancer treatment is surely difficult, making the correct nutritional choices can improve resilience, strength, and general well-being. (Image Source: Getty)

Many people with cancer have a variety of nutritional difficulties while undergoing treatment. In addition to the harshness of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, the process can profoundly affect a person's appetite, taste buds, and capacity to eat particular foods. Thus, maintaining a healthy diet is essential to receiving complete cancer care. (Image Source: Getty)

Incorporating diverse nutrient-rich foods into one's diet is paramount for supporting overall health and well-being during cancer treatment. Emphasising whole grains, lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables can provide the body with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants necessary for bolstering immunity and promoting healing. (Image Source: Getty)

Additionally, staying hydrated by consuming ample fluids is crucial for mitigating the risk of dehydration, particularly in the face of treatment-induced side effects such as diarrhoea and vomiting. (Image Source: Getty)

Besides, to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses and bolster immune function, avoiding specific food items while undergoing cancer treatment is recommended. This includes refraining from consuming raw or undercooked seafood, unpasteurized dairy products, and unwashed fruits and vegetables to minimize the potential for bacterial contamination. (Image Source: Getty)

Likewise, it is prudent to steer clear of highly processed and fried foods abundant in unhealthy fats, as these may contribute to inflammation and compromise overall well-being. (Image Source: Getty)

Eating more fruits and vegetables can support maintaining weight and lowering cancer risk, as the pigments in these foods may contain ingredients that reduce cancer risk. Moreover, consuming smaller, frequent meals and avoiding bland, easily digestible foods can help alleviate gastrointestinal distress and promote nutritional intake despite diminished appetite. (Image Source: Getty)

Inputs by: Dr. Vinay Bhatia, Head-Molecular Biology, R&D, Genomics, Cytogenetics, Molecular Biology and Genomics Department, Oncquest Labs (Image Source: Getty)