To prevent and combat breast cancer It is recommended that the diet be varied, adapted to the needs of each person and clean, but there are several foods that contribute to the proper functioning of cells, the nutritionist said. Arlette Celery.
The specialist pointed out in an interview 24 HOURS that reducing the consumption of red meat is important, as 30 grams of this, once or twice a week, provides the nutrients and proteins the body needs.
It is very important that the meat being consumed is not roasted as it contains toxins, so it is recommended to cook the meat on the grill, over low heat or in a stew.
Sedano is pursuing a master’s degree Veracruz University and serves as an advisor to approximately 200 female cancer survivors living in the United States Breast Cancer Foundation (FUCAM).
“It is recommended to replace animal fat such as butter with vegetable oils such as rapeseed, soy or corn, as these animal derived lipids are an external source of estrogens, a risk factor for breast cancer development, ”she said.
The specialist points out that white meat is highly recommended, especially fish for the omegas 3, 6 and 9 it contains, as well as the extra virgin olive oil, the consumption of fruits and vegetables due to their content in bioactive such as vitamin A, C, D and E., as well as minerals such as iron, zinc and copper.
Products rich in selenium such as oats, seeds and cucumbers, or containing carotenoids, pigments that give many plants, fruits and vegetables a red, yellow or orange hue, are also essential to prevent or combat these and other types. cancer, as this substance promotes programmed cell death, which is the natural process of cell death.
So this is primarily an antioxidant and can be found in some foods tomato, the root, the Red peppers, and foods in general that contain these types of pigments, ”he said.
In addition, Arlette notes that during cancer treatment, the inclusion of soy or grapefruit products is not recommended.
“It’s not that the consumption of grapefruit is bad for a woman with cancer, they just need to take precautions to consume it at certain stages of the treatment because it usually decreases an enzyme that is responsible for eliminating some of the drugs that being in the bloodstream, mainly with docetaxel or tamoxifen treatment “
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