Helping with diet

Patti777

I have read the information about needed strenious exercise and keeping fat at 20%. What about Protein percentages? I am hearing it is bad to eat too much protein but what about helping the body to heal? A little lost on this.

PeggySull

I think this is the most confusing thing--there are diametrically opposed diets recommended for cancer ( The China Study versus the Paleo diet. --low vs high protein). A lot of people GP for plant based diets with organic poultry and wild fish to supplement plant proteins. Then there is a similar diet but focused more on the sole use of olive oil with everything.



But if you're having chemo everyone just eats what they can tolerate since chemo messes with your taste buds.



The research seem stronger with either the low-fat plant based diet or the Mediterranean diet. All of them, however, stress giving up sugar, white flour, and other white things that fall into the high glycemic and junk food/fast food category.



The whole thing can drive you nuts and my docs didn't know nutrition at all.



The research is strongest in saying we need to attain an optimal body mass index and daily exercise that includes strength training to build muscles. I started focusing on that after treatment (daily aerobic, strength and yoga) and when I chose food initially I went with the plant based diet. Lost 12 pounds in six weeks but felt my protein was low and I plateaued with my weight.



So now I'm trying the Paleo diet that focuses on organic free range grass fed beef, organic poultry, wild fish as the main part of the meal with lots of vegetables, fruits but no sugar dairy or wheat. I'm feeling stronger on this diet even though the hormone free organic meat is very expensive. I got off the plateau and lost four more pounds.



So I think as long as you choose a healthy diet, and especially exercise to attain an ideal

BMI, you'll be headed in the right direction. I think everyone has to choose something doable for a long time for themselves and their families.



There is a whole long thread devoted to What's for Dinner? In Everyday Concerns forum under some other food based thread. You can see a wide variety of actually what people are tending to eat. Also, calling all tnbc in the UK focuses heavily on a plant-based organic diet.



So, it's a dietary smorgasbord for breast cancer survivors. If you find a dietician knowledgeable about breast cancer specifically it might be the most helpful thing to do.



Peggy

Morgan513

I think looking at diets for breast cancer can be tricky.  For triple negatives, low fat is key.  20% of calories is what was recommended to me by a registered dietician who works with cancer patients.  

Interestingly, something I've read recently had to do with androgens--hormones in milk and meat.  I recalled the RD telling me that for triple negatives, androgens were important.  Where do you find angrogens?  Meat, milk, etc.  So, my opinion is that low fat, not a high protein diet would be best.

Remember, exercise is key.  Above everything else, I exercise.

Good luck,

Lorrie

DeltaD

Hi all!  I was just diagnosed with IDC TN on the 29th.  I have one lymph node that tested positive for malignant cells found during US and FNB.  I am presently waiting for an MRI appointment.  I see the PS on the 12th to discuss surgery options.  I will be seeing a naturopathic doctor on the 7th.  I have been doing a lot of research and a low fat diet seems to be key.  I have also read that supplementing with vitamin D, Calcium Citrate and K2 helps to keep the cancer from spreading.  I wish to have an integrated modern medicine and naturopathic approach to fighting this.  I am going to start going to yoga again as well to help reduce stress levels and overall well being.  I am scared out of my mind and trying not to panic.  Taking charge of my treatment helps to make me feel that I have some control.  Anyone else doing alternative treatments?  any advice would be appreciated.