WORLD DIETETICS DAY : Importance of Protein for Cancer Patients
It is already hard enough for your body
to manage living with cancer. This condition causes the body enormous amounts
of effort to simply digest food. During this time, cancer patients can manage
their low appetite by incorporating protein rich foods in their diet.
Let us keep in mind that sometimes, in
cases of advanced cancer, eating protein rich diets may or may not affect the
end result of the illness or health concern but it can help cancer patients:
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Gain muscle
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Improve blood clotting
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Fight off any infection
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Enhance cell growth
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Feel strengthened
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Builds immunity
Now, what is healthy doesn’t
necessarily have to be boring!
Let us look at some interesting ways in
which you can stay healthy while keeping your taste buds tingling:
1.
Craving pizza?
There is no doubt that pizza is an all weather food yet it has little to
no nutritional benefit.
It is here that oats flour, a grain
rich in fibres and Vitamin E, can be a superb substitute for a refined flour
pizza base. With just about 1 cup of oats flour, a fresh homemade tomato sauce
and a light sprinkle of cheese along with tons of vegetables, a nutritious and
gluten free pizza is ready.
2.
One pot soups
Soups are comforting. A bowl of
homemade soup can be a fantastic way to get some nutrient rich vegetables in
your belly. Add beans, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, and mushrooms
alongside lentils in a big crock pot, to get a protein rich element in your
soup. Spices are a great way to enhance the flavor of any dish. Spices like
turmeric, pepper, cumin and bay leaves have superb anti-inflammatory properties
to build immunity in cancer patients. This can be a great vegan, dairy free
option for patients with dietary restrictions or food intolerances.
3.
Buckwheat Noodles
Can noodles be healthy? We say why not!
Substitute your average maida noodles with buckwheat noodles made from Kuttu
Atta. Kuttu Atta is colloquially known as Ragi flour and this type of atta is
widely used across the South Asian subcontinent thus making it widely available
in any local grocery store near you. Add these buckwheat noodles to a wok with
lots of vegetables and spices and you have yourself a dish packed with protein
and nutrients.
It is important to talk about the
individual caloric and protein requirements with your dietician. Keep in mind
that in some cases, such as advanced cancer, eating may not affect the outcome
of your illness or its treatment. The Nutrition and Dieteticsdepartment at Sohana Hospital is committed to provide the highest
quality nutritional care to its patients and work effortlessly to push the
envelope in this branch of healthcare and lifestyle.
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