It is not recommended to consume any type of dietary supplements without them being prescribed by your medical team or your designated dietitian/nutritionist.

You do not have to eliminate red meat from your diet during cancer treatment, but it is recommended to consume moderately and limit the consumption of processed meat. However, its consumption is entirely optional.

The experts’ recommendation is to follow a healthy, balanced diet that includes daily consumption of dairy products. Dairy products should only be eliminated from your diet if your oncologist or your registered dietitian indicates so.

Eating sugar or foods containing different types of sugars, especially from fruit, vegetables, and cereals, in moderation and as part of a balanced diet, has no harmful effects on health.

A moderate consumption of chocolate has no negative effect on the health of patients undergoing cancer treatment. Chocolate, preferably dark or high in cocoa (minimum 70%), can be included in a balanced diet, in moderate quantities.

The consumption of artificial sweeteners available in the market is considered safe within the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI). Nevertheless, experts are increasingly advising to restrict their consumption due to the lack of nutritional benefits they offer. Furthermore, they are often associated with highly processed products, the excessive consumption of which is linked to health issues.

Under no circumstances. Tap water (provided it is stipulated as drinking water) can be used for human consumption, both for cooking and drinking.  

Yes. Fish (both white and oily varieties) and seafood are essential in a balanced and varied diet. They are an excellent source of proteins, minerals, vitamins from group B (B6 and B12) and vitamins A, D, E, and the best food source of omega-3 fatty acids. 

Food-grade containers approved by the European Union, when used properly (single-use containers should not be reused, and they should not be microwaved unless specifically indicated as microwave-safe), are safe during cancer treatment.

No. Teflon and all other commercially available materials suitable for cooking are safe and adequate for people during cancer treatment.

The use of a microwave oven does not present any risk to health. The health authorities have been guaranteeing its safety for years and it can be used daily to heat and cook food with complete peace of mind.

Some compounds found in grilled foods may be carcinogenic, but there is no evidence linking this effect to occasional consumption.

This is not necessary. Buying organic food is a personal choice and not a medical recommendation. Because of the extensive regulatory framework, both organic and conventional food can be consumed reliably.

Garlic and its close relatives such as onion, leek, or chives, contain substances that may have some beneficial properties against cancer according to laboratory tests, but their effect on humans has not yet been confirmed.

The consumption of berries is perfectly safe, but the fact that some health effects have been scientifically proven does not imply that they can cure cancer if consumed regularly or excessively.

In order to verify that green tea consumption, due to its high antioxidant power, has the capacity to reduce the risk of developing cancer or to exert a curative effect, further studies on humans are still needed.

The effects of flaxseed consumption on cancer treatment or prevention of cancer are not proven.

There is currently insufficient scientific evidence to confirm that its consumption during treatment has beneficial effects on the disease, as clinical trials and dose-effect studies are lacking.

As of today, there is no type of restrictive diet that has clear scientific evidence for its use in patients during cancer treatment. In fact, many of these diets can be potentially very dangerous during treatment.

No. There are no scientific studies that have linked genetically modified foods to oncological processes.

Moderate coffee consumption during cancer treatment is safe, although its intake may or may not be recommended depending on the symptoms or side effects that arise. For this reason, it is always advisable to consult your medical team.

There is currently no evidence linking an intake of food additives (within the acceptable daily intake) approved by the European Food Safety Authority with an increased risk of developing cancer or interactions during treatment.