Be careful when you have dairy products: All milk, yogurt, cheese, and other dairy should have the word pasteurized on their containers. Do not eat soft cheeses or cheeses with blue veins (such as Brie, Camembert, Roquefort, Stilton, Gorgonzola, and Bleu).
Pasteurised cheeses such as most cheddars, edam, gouda, jarlsberg, emmental, cottage cheese, mozzarella, feta, paneer, ricotta, halloumi processed cheeses such as philadelphia, dairylea and laughing cow. All probiotic or 'bio' yoghurts and yoghurt drinks.
Cheese is also a good source of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), riboflavin (vitamin B2), stearate, and zinc, and also incorporates iodine, selenium and vitamin B12. Cheese appears to reduce the risks of colon, stomach and pancreatic cancer, although not all studies are in agreement.
If you're currently undergoing cancer treatment and losing weight, now is the time to indulge in comfort foods. Macaroni and cheese, chicken noodle soup, meatloaf, mashed potatoes and ice cream can be great options as their high calories, creamy textures and low-fiber content make them easy to chew and digest.
2-3 servings of whole grain bread, pastas, rice, etc. every day. Limit fat intake to 30% of calories (preferably less than or equal to 20% of calories) every day. Limit intake of simple sugars.
Healthcare professionals advise that a person undergoing chemotherapy can have pizza as long as they are able to tolerate this food. Chemotherapy may affect a person's sense of taste, appetite, and ability to absorb nutrients from food. Pizza is a flavorful, high calorie food that has nutritional value as a snack.
Meat, poultry, fish, tofu, and nuts
Ensure all meats, poultry, and fish are cooked thoroughly. Use a food thermometer to be sure that meat and poultry reach the proper temperature when cooked.
Include protein foods, such as eggs, nuts or nut butter, tuna, or chicken with every meal and snack. Add cheese to soups, stews, and casseroles. Enjoy custard and pudding made with whole milk for dessert.
Once these liquids are tolerated, try a softer diet with bland foods such as mashed potatoes, rice, pureed fruits, smoothies, fruit nectars, yogurts and cereals with milk or soy if you have problems with digesting milk. Drink and eat more potassium- and magnesium-rich foods when feeling better.
l Avoid unpasteurized milk, juice or cider. cheese, cottage cheese, hard cheeses (like cheddar, Swiss and havarti) and processed cheese are fine. l Canadian Cancer Society . l American Institute of Cancer Research .
Eat small snacks throughout the day. Keep a variety of protein-rich snacks on hand that are easy to prepare and eat. These include yogurt, cereal and milk, half a sandwich, a bowl of hearty soup, and cheese and crackers. Avoid snacks that might make any treatment-related side effects worse.
Resveratrol – this antioxidant has been shown to cut off blood supply to growing cancers and inhibit cancer cell growth. Found in both raw and roasted peanuts, as well as peanut butter, resveratrol has exhibited evidence for cancer protection, as well as promise in treating Alzheimer's and diabetes.
Cheeses which are safe to eat include: Hard cheeses such as Cheddar, Cheshire, Derby, double Gloucester, Edam, Emmental, Gouda, Gruyere, Parmesan and red Leicester Soft cheeses made from pasteurised milk such as cottage cheese, mozzarella, feta, cream cheese, paneer, ricotta, halloumi, goats' cheese, Quark and ...
Some raw foods can contain germs that can hurt you when cancer or treatment weakens your immune system. Ask your health care provider about how to eat well and safely. Eggs can have bacteria called Salmonella on their inside and outside. This is why eggs should be cooked completely before eating.
Since people with cancer often have compromised immune systems, consider skipping foods that carry the risk of foodborne illnesses, including: Lightly cooked or raw fish, such as sushi. Soft-cooked eggs or foods that contain raw eggs, such as homemade mayonnaise. Unpasteurized cheeses and dairy products.
Don't go crazy on junk food.
But remember your body is under a lot of stress and needs good nutrition. At least two meals a day, try to emphasize fruits, veggies, lean meats, and whole grains. Whole grains fight constipation.
All milk, yogurt, cheese, and other dairy should have the word pasteurized on their containers. Do not eat soft cheeses or cheeses with blue veins (such as Brie, Camembert, Roquefort, Stilton, Gorgonzola, and Bleu).
Salmon, tuna, anchovies and mussels are among the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids. For cancer patients struggling with digestive issues and weight loss, seafood may help them maintain a healthy weight while providing key nutrients.
However, some people who are receiving or have recently finished cancer treatment should avoid some foods entirely, even if they may have eaten them with no problems in the past. These include: Cold hot dogs or deli lunch meat (cold cuts)—Always cook or reheat until the meat is steaming hot. Dry-cured, uncooked salami.
At AICR, we do encourage you to eat more cancer-preventive colorful, non-starchy vegetables, but we don't shy away from including the white potato on the New American Plate. Here's the key – keep the skin, limit the add-ons and pair with other colorful veggies for a powerful cancer-fighting meal.
The American Cancer Society recommends a high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa. The most advantageous way to eat dark chocolate without any added ingredients such as caramel, peanut butter, marshmallow, etc.
Stay hydrated
Keep a water bottle on hand and sip frequently throughout the day. Add a squeeze of lemon or other citrus to make your water more palatable. Sip on drinks at the temperature that appeals to you most (for example, warm beverages such as tea or hot water with lemon may be more soothing).