What to Eat and What Not to Eat When You Have Blood Cancer

Constipation is also the biggest side-effect of chemotherapy. To get relief from constipation, one should eat things rich in fiber. Fiber helps in breaking down food and digesting it well. This does not cause problems in bowel activities. Therefore, eat apples, peaches, dry fruits, whole grains and oatmeal etc. All these things are good sources of fiber.

During blood cancer, cancer cells also destroy healthy blood cells. Therefore, there is a shortage of red blood cells in the body. To compensate for this deficiency, iron-rich foods should be consumed. Lean meat, beans, green and leafy vegetables are good sources of iron and they help in making blood.

Blood cancer destroys the cells of the body in a way. Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants that help the body to stand up again. If you want to eat vegetables, then eat cooked vegetables. Eating raw vegetables or fruits can increase the risk of infection.

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Do not eat fat-rich foods in case of blood cancer. Consuming a diet rich in calcium can also be harmful for health. Therefore, whenever you feel like it, you can eat low-fat dairy products.

The side effects of cancer may include sore mouth. Therefore, eat easily chewable foods. Such as porridge, oats or mashed potatoes etc. If you are suffering from diarrhea, these foods are helpful in digestion. They are also easily digested.

Get a diet chart prepared by a doctor or nutritionist, which can fulfill all the requirements of vitamins and minerals. If the need of vitamins is not being met by the diet, then take supplements. Some essential nutrients include iron, folate, fish oil and vitamin-D.

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Meat and fish are a good source of protein and play an important role in cancer diets, but only when they are cooked properly. If they remain half raw, the pathogens present in them can enter the body and weaken the immune system further. Patients undergoing chemotherapy should take special care of this.

If beverages like milk or tea are not boiled properly, some pathogens remain present in them. They can reach the body and spread infection as well as reduce immunity power. This makes it more difficult for the body to fight cancer.

During blood cancer, one should also keep washing his hands frequently, otherwise the risk of spreading infection can be high. Similarly, do not consume unwashed fruits and vegetables. The chemicals applied on them can harm the body.

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