10 Foods To Eat And Avoid When Going Through Chemotherapy

Cancer is one of the most dangerous diseases known to mankind. That's why talking about it can really be sensitive. Chemotherapy can arrest rapidly growing cancer cells and save a life. If you're undergoing chemo you need to pay special attention to your nutrition to make the entire treatment more effective.

In today's video, we're talking about what to eat and avoid when going through chemotherapy. Should you be eating raw eggs? What about bone broth and fruit? We're discussing all that and more.

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Timestamps:
Intro - 0:00
1. Dark Green Veggies - 00:37
2. Bone Broth - 01:30
3. Apples - 02:12
4. Bananas - 02:39
5. Sweet Potatoes - 03:10
6. Lemons - 03:48
7. Oatmeal - 04:23
8. Beans and Peas - 05:01
9. Berries - 05:37
10. Broccoli - 06:16

Avoid
11. Raw Eggs - 06:50
12. Dry Snacks - 07:32
13. Alcohol - 08:03
14. Sushi - 08:40
15. Processed Meats - 09:15
16. Green Tea - 09:46
17. Raw Honey - 10:23
18. Grapefruit - 10:54
19. Unpasteurized Cheeses - 11:18
20. Spicy Food - 11:43

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Summary:
Foods that you should be eating.

Dark Green Veggies
Eating kale, spinach, bok choy, collard greens, mustard greens, and Swiss chard can bring numerous benefits regardless if you’re fighting cancer or not.

Bone Broth
According to studies, one-third of cancer deaths are caused by weakness and wasting of tissues. This is called cachexia.

Apples
Prolonged chemotherapy can cause fluid retention and make your hands and feet puffy. Apples are the perfect food to counteract this effect.

Bananas
It's time to go bananas over…well, bananas! This superfood is inexpensive and available in almost every part of the world.

Sweet Potatoes
Bright and colorful white, orange, and purple sweet potatoes are not just for the holiday season. Make them a part of your daily diet as they are jam-packed with anthocyanins.

Now let's see what to avoid.

Raw Eggs
Eggs are incredibly nutritious. Adding raw eggs to your protein shakes, caesar salads, ice creams, and homemade mayonnaise can be tricky during chemo.

Dry Snacks
Toast, crackers, and chips can be difficult to swallow. As chemotherapy reduces the salivary flow in your mouth it gets difficult to swallow dry foods.

Alcohol
You might feel the urge to grab a glass of wine to unwind during this chaotic situation. But avoiding alcohol is in your best interest.

Sushi
Some fish like sushi and sashimi may contain high Mercury levels. Cooking or having them raw can be dangerous. Frozen ‘sushi- grade’ or ‘sashimi-grade’ fish must also be avoided.

Processed Meats
Your favorite turkey sandwiches, bacon, and hot dogs can be dangerous. Highly processed red meat is adulterated with cancer-causing substances for increasing its shelf life.

Green Tea
Are you shocked to find this healthy drink on the dark side? This drink has mixed effects on different people.

For more information, please watch the video until the very end.