"Healthy Diet" for breast cancer?

I've been reading through the materials they gave me (and making a conscious choice to avoid Google like the plague).

Most of the information seems pretty boiler plate and standard.

I make amazing protein shakes (to help get in more protein than I'm getting). The emphasis on protein was pretty strong.

Just curious if anyone else had any thoughts on this?

Thanks!


M.

Thank you for replying Sandra.

The one "food item" that everyone I have seen about this since I had that first mammogram when I was diagnosed,...is caffeine. With all the questionnaires I had to fill out before seeing each doctor, before each diagnostic test, with each health professional I've seen (including my PMC), while they ask about things like smoking and drinking,....the only "food product" that gets inquired about is caffeine consumption.

I can remember back in the 1980's when I got my first mammogram,...when I first found out how congested my breast tissues were, being told I have fibrocystic breast disease (nothing to worry about, as they explained at the time, just lumpy breasts, and in my case, it became quite extensive and very painful)...we also monitored the calcifications in addition to the growing number of cysts and their rate of growth and locations,...

As the years progressed, and as the changes were being noted, that was the first time (that I recall) being instructed to reduce my caffeine consumption,--merely citing that "excessive caffeine intake can exacerbate my breast disease."

I never really questioned it beyond that, but didn't forget it.

It was also brought up when I saw my PMD Friday, and (as I'm still feeling in a whirlwind) it never occurred to me to ask what the correlation was.

Best I can tell, other than that mystery, I think the best any of us can do is common-sense eating as healthy and balanced as possible. And for me, it's been recommended that in addition to getting protein in my diet, to supplement with protein shakes. (Which I make from scratch using unflavoured, unsweetened protein, frozen fruit, flax oil, psyllium husk powder, and flax seeds).

You make a good point. Beyond genetics, it isn't like we can link our getting BC to something we did or ate, so it does make sense, we cannot prevent a recurrence along those same lines. Thank you again for replying. I am still learning.


M.

Thank you everyone.

I definitely need to be more thoughtful in terms of whole food preparations. While I do not eat junk food or eat sugar, I'm often in the habit of eating simple foods without a lot of variety that are quick.

It doesn't need to be that way as I am home all day and certainly have plenty of time to prepare wholesome and complete meals. I'm stuck in that rut of having a 20 minute lunch hour for so long that I've chosen to maintain that mindset, and that needs to change greatly.



M.

Thank you IAS,

Imagine seeing you over here! :)

I've been learning on this journey, and I'm becoming acutely more aware of how I treat my body, and I will need to treat my changed and changing body.

I definitely welcome every bit of input, ideas, suggestions, experiences, recommendations....

Thank you!



M.

Not a BC patient. I did have melanoma.

Perhaps try a diet that is low in grains/sugar - and molds. NO peanut butter. NO CORN! No grains at all. I believe there are those that feel the molds in our foods can contribute to many cancers. Aflatoxin is a big one - but it is almost secret! (We buy ONLY grass fed/grass finished beef and bison. Free range organic fed--bug eating chickens/turkeys. Wild caught salmon. Cod. No canned anything--unless certified bpa free. Organic body products and makeup. Hair products are carefully screen for toxins/chemicals.)

Antibiotic use has been seen as a causative in many breast tissue cancers. Our food is full of AB.

Check for any fungal/yeast infections! If they are in nails - there could be others.

Iwould get my gut health in order quick. Immunity and mental issues are handled by your gut. I kid you not.
Got a good epa/dha omega 3 fish oil? Fermented food probiotic.

Probiotics should be in the form of a CLEAN non-sweetened with anything unless YOU sweeten it - yogurt or kefir. I go for goat...easier on the tummy. May sweeten with mashed blueberries and just a bit of organic LEAF ONLY stevia.

Bread and corn is the enemy. It is in everything. Try to remove it all. Please. :)

No soy, either. Ug. That stuff is bad. Go for fermented.

I follow Dr. Brownstein protocol. Dr. Flechas. I found thru: Breast Cancer Choices.

My daughter and I are on Iodoral every day since 2010. There are other supps to take along with the iodine. I am so happy I found that site. So happy I began the iodine. It gave me my life back.

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