Now that you are a cancer patient who is dedicated to doing all possible to survive and thrive, we urge you to examine the important issue of diet and nutrition. It used to be common for healthcare professionals to say, “Eat anything you want.” That may be a medical opinion but it is not an informed medical opinion. Nutrition makes a difference. In this section we will offer real-food nutritional practices and guidelines that will help in your healing. Let’s get started.
Clean Out Your Pantry & Refrigerator
Your refrigerator and pantry are likely to contain processed foods. If ever there was a time to eat real food, cancer is it. Now, take a bold step toward making informed nutrition choices by acting on the following:
Season Healthfully Using Herbs & Spices
To Flavor: | Use: |
---|---|
Vegetables | Basil, caraway, chives, dill, ginger, tarragon, oregano, rosemary |
Fruits | Cinnamon, cloves, mint, nutmeg |
Meats | Garlic, oregano, rosemary, sage, dill, fennel, tarragon, thyme, parsley, curry |
Salads | Basil, chives, dill, marjoram, mint, parsley |
The Cancer Recovery Meal Plan:
Meal #1 Options
Meal #2 Options
Option A:
- Scrambled egg whites with red peppers and onions
- Tomato slices
- Orange
- Herb tea
Option B:
- Oatmeal
- Soy milk
- Blueberries
- Ginger tea
Option A:
- Chicken Caesar Salad with whole grain croutons
- Carrot sticks with hummus
- Iced Green Tea
Option B:
- Veggie Burger
- Whole grain bread
- Mixed green salad
- Fresh tomato juice
Meal #3 Options
Option A:
- Baked eggplant
- Whole grain dinner roll
- Steamed broccoli
- Mixed green salad
- Apple slices
Option B:
- Wild salmon
- Brown rice
- Cauliflower potatoes
- Greek salad
- Fresh plum
Cancer Recovery Meal Plan: 6 “Mini-Meals” a Day
Meal #1 Options
Meal #2 Options
Option A:
- Fresh tomato juice
- Whole wheat bagel/peanut butter
Option B:
- Grapefruit
- Hard-boiled egg
Option A:
- Mixed green salad
Option B:
- Non-fat yogurt
Meal #3 Options
Meal #4 Options
Option A:
- Vegetable soup
- Cheese
Option B:
- Mixed green salad
- Unsalted Almonds
Option A:
- Protein Bar (sugar-free)
Option B:
- Apple
Meal #5 Options
Meal #6 Options
Option A:
- Herb-encrusted fish
- Mixed green salad
Option B:
- Roast turkey breast
- Cauliflower potatoes
Option A:
- Celery sticks with hummus
Shop Healthfully
- Read labels.
- Buy lowest fat/salt/sugar choices.
- Eat before you shop.
Sample Menus
We are pleased to offer here two variations with two options for each meal. With simple substitutions, you can create a joyful variety of delicious meals that maximize nutrition.