5-7 servings of grain-based foods (at least half should be whole grain)
2-3 servings of dairy (fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese)
3-4 servings of protein (lean meat/poultry, seafood, eggs, legumes, nuts)
40-65 grams of fat (oils instead of solid fats)
On good days, eat lots of protein and healthy calories. That will keep your body strong and help repair damage from your treatment.
High-protein foods include:
Lean meat, chicken, and fish
Eggs
Beans, nuts, and seeds
Cheese, milk, and yogurt
Try to eat at least 2 1/2 cups of fruits and vegetables a day. Include dark green and deep yellow veggies, and citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits. Colorful foods like these have many healthy nutrients. Just be sure to wash them thoroughly.
Drink plenty of liquids all day. Water is a great choice. Try fresh-squeezed juice, too. It gives you some extra vitamins along with the liquid your body needs to stay hydrated.
DIET PLANS
Plenty of people tout "special" diets that they say will help treat cancer or keep it from coming back. Maybe you’ve heard that you should go vegan, vegetarian, or start a raw diet. Before you make any major changes, talk to your doctor.
There’s no diet that can cure cancer. There's also no good research that shows that any eating plan, like a vegetarian diet, for example, can lower the chance of cancer coming back.
Your best bet is to stick with a balanced diet with lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy. Limit your sugar, caffeine, salt, and alcohol.
