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Nutrition and Cancer
FEELING EMPOWERED
toestrogens are not the same as human
estrogens, and soy foods do not contain
human estrogen. The concern about
phytoestrogen stems from animal research.
(22)
Study results suggest soy may have
either a beneficial or neutral effect on
breast cancer survivors.(23)
When reviewing human studies,
the American Cancer Society,(21)
and
the American Inst itute for Cancer
Research,(24)
two well respected cancer
organizations, have determined it is
safe to consume one to two servings of
soy foods per day. It's perfectly safe to
eat soy. If you don't like soy, you don't
have to eat it.
WHERE CAN YOU FIND ACCURATE
INFORMATION?
You may be given nutrition advice from
anyone and everyone. It can be difficult to
know who to trust. Just because a person
knows how to eat, doesn't make them an
expert in nutrition. If someone gives you
nutrition information, you want to know
where it came from, who gave it to you,
and how they were trained.
A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
(RDN) has a nutrition degree and will
provide evidence-based guidance. Dietitians
aren't the food police. The training
we've received helps to pick up subtle
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clues that can make a big difference in
how you feel or tolerate treatment. A dietitian
can offer guidance as your ability
to eat may be affected. In the U.S., you
can locate a dietitian at eatright.org, in
the UK at bda.uk.com.
Eating well can minimize side effects
and help you stay strong throughout recovery.
Battling side effects, low energy,
and experiencing taste changes can make
this seem impossible. Throughout your
treatment there may be times when you
don't feel like eating. This is a crucial
time to nourish your body, even if you
don't enjoy the act of eating.
Think about what you can add to your
diet, rather than what you can take away.
You don't need to love cooking or be a
chef to eat healthy. Start slowly. Find
small ways to incorporate joy while cooking
and eating. For example, you can sing
your favorite songs with a friend or loved
one while spending time in the kitchen.
Studies have shown cooking offers benefits
socially and psychologically that
are not related exclusively to nutrition.
Remove the focus from eating perfect or
eating the " perfect food. " Simplify. Give
yourself realistic targets such as eating
one more fruit/vegetable today than you
ate yesterday.
For cancer survivors, there's no onesize-fits-all
for optimal cancer survivorship.
Plant-based diets are great for
cancer prevention and can be good for
people in the long-term. If you want to
try a special diet, do your homework.
Learn as much as you can about the pros
and cons of each diet, and work with your
doctor and a knowledgeable dietitian to
meet your nutrition needs during and
after cancer treatment.
Cancer is hard. Adding stress to what
you're putting into your mouth is an
extra concern you don't need. There will
be areas about cancer you cannot control-your
age, gender, family history,
and genetics. Maintain control over what
you eat and how you move your body. l
LOCATE A DIETITIAN
* Find a dietitian (bda.uk.com)
* Find a Nutrition Expert (eatright.org)
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