To prevent and combat the breast cancer it is recommended that the diet be varied, appropriate to the needs of each person and clean, but there are several foods that contribute to the proper functioning of the cells, according to nutrition Arlette Sedano.
The specialist pointed out in an interview for 24 HOURS which reduces the consumption of red meat is important, as 30 grams of it, once or twice a week, provides the nutrients and protein the body needs.
It is very important that the meat consumed is not roasted, as it contains toxic substances, so it is recommended to cook the meat on the grill, over low heat, or in stew.
Sedano is pursuing a master’s degree in University of Veracruz and serves as an advisor to about 200 women cancer survivors attached to the Breast Cancer Foundation (FUCAM).
“It is recommended to replace animal fat such as butter with vegetable oils such as canola, soy or corn, as these animal-derived lipid materials are an external source of estrogen, a risk factor for the development of breast cancer, ”he said.
The specialist lady that white meats are highly recommended, especially the fish for omecs 3, 6 and 9 it contains, as well as extra virgin olive oil, the consumption of fruits and vegetables for their content in bioactive such as vitamin A, C, D y E, as well as minerals such as iron, zinc and copper.
Selenium-rich products such as oats, nuggets, and cucumbers, or those containing carotenoids, pigments that give the red, yellow, or orange hue to many plants, fruits, and vegetables, are also essential to prevent or combat this and other types. of cancer, as this substance promotes programmed cell death, which is the natural process of death of a cell.
“So it’s mainly an antioxidant and can be found in some foods like tomato, the carrot, the bear red peppers, and foods in general that have that type of pigments “, he will mention.
In addition, Arlette notes that during cancer treatment includes soy or grapefruit products is not recommended.
“It’s not that the consumption of grapefruit is bad for a woman with cancer, they just have to take precautions about consuming them at certain stages of treatment, you can usually reduce an enzyme that is responsible for eliminating some drugs that are in the bloodstream, mainly with docetaxel or tamoxifen treatment ”
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