Breast Cancer Dietitian

Breast cancer is a debilitating condition that claims• Fruits/ Vegetables - It is highly suggested
many women every year. The actual cancer ofthat a very high volume of fruits and veggies be
the breast has no clear cause or denominatorconsumed during a time of breast cancer. The
that causes it to appear. This is why it is such avitamins and other components that are within
dangerous ailment, because it is nearlythese fruits and veggies can do wonders in the
unpredictable.boosting of the liver and the kidneys and can
However, there are some things that a personheavily aid in the reconstitution of the immune
afflicted with breast cancer can do on a regularsystem and its ability to fight off the infected
basis to fight and help prevent occurrence. Thesearea.
things can be as simple as changing one's diet.• Liquids - Liquids are a must. Most
While there is on-going debate as to how toimportantly water. Water is the lifeblood of the
design a proper anticancer diet, here are a fewhuman body, thus much water is needed for the
food types which may help one hold up againstfunctioning of all systems. Water can help the liver
the dangers and the conditions of breast cancer.and kidneys as well as the pancreas and other
• Minerals- Selenium is the main mineral that isorgans that are pivotal in the prevention and
suggested to be taken for the prevention andfighting of breast cancer.
fighting of breast cancer. Selenium supplements• Whole Grains - whole grains are great sores
can help boost the immune system as well asof fiber which is very beneficial to any woman
orient it to make the attacking of cancerous cellsfighting breast cancer. Fiber can help stop the
easier for the immune system to do. This is donereproduction of cancerous cells at the source.
through Selenium boosting the processing of the• Dairy- this is still a good thing to eat, though
liver and the kidneys.any lactose bearing dairy should be avoided. For
• Vitamins- The main vitamin that isthese cases, some manners of lactose free dairy
suggested is Vitamin D. This is difficult to getproducts are available for anyone that still wants
because regular milk should be avoided. However,the other nutrients that is found in dairy.
vitamin D supplements or other foodstuffsWe recommend speaking with a breast cancer
containing vitamin D can be substituted for dairydietitian to determine the right diet for your
milk.needs.