Obtain the necessary nutrients so the body functions well<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Maintain a good nutritional status<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Maintain an adequate body weight<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Keep the body hydrated<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Fight possible infections<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Maintain quality of life throughout the treatment<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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A healthy and balanced diet contains foods from all food groups in adequate quantity and frequency. It provides all the necessary nutrients to take good care of our body and its functions while ensuring energy and essential proteins for maintaining a good nutritional status.<\/p>\n
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The following information presents 10 key points to take into account when talking about food and diet during the treatment of any type of cancer, which should be adapted according to the possible appearance of side effects from treatment<\/b>, complications or specific situations arising from the location of the tumour<\/b> or previous pathologies such as allergies, intolerances, diabetes, cardiovascular problems, kidney disease, or others. It is essential to talk to a registered dietitian about the suitability of these recommendations for your specific requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n It is important to divide food into several meals a day as this helps to keep the body active, promotes digestion, controls blood glucose levels, and provides more ways to include the energy and nutrients that the body needs. All fruits and vegetables are unique. Each one has its properties, so it is important to eat a variety of seasonal fruit and vegetables every day. Eat different types and colours of fruit and vegetables every day<\/strong> to take advantage of the various vitamins, polyphenols, carotenes, and other beneficial phytochemicals they provide. Although nowadays many varieties of fruits and vegetables can be found all year round, seasonal and local foods<\/strong> are usually tastier, at the best point of ripeness and aroma, and have the best nutrient content and bioactive compounds.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Include at least two to three pieces of fresh fruit and two servings of vegetables every day.<\/strong> Vegetables should be consumed both cooked and raw. Raw vegetables (salads, cold soups, etc.), are better to eat midday (lunchtime), whilst cooked vegetables are more suitable for later during the day (dinner time), as they are more easily digested. Fruit, on the other hand, is better to be eaten raw and always as natural as possible (the less processed the better), and ideally, with its skin, as eating fruit and vegetables with their peel can increase nutrient intake. It is also important to keep in mind that whenever we eat raw fruit or vegetables, we make sure they are well washed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Protein is necessary to repair body tissue as well as to maintain a healthy immune system. Cancer patients often need a higher protein intake than usual to help repair tissues and fight possible infections.<\/p>\n Meat, fish, seafood, eggs, and soya<\/strong> are the foods with the best quality protein. Add fish (white or oily), seafood, meat (mainly lean), eggs, soya, or any of its derivatives (tofu, textured soya) to both lunch and dinner.<\/strong> If it is not possible to include these foods in both meals of the day, try to include them in at least one of them, and then throughout the day including other foods that are also a good source of protein.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Milk, yoghurt, and cheese<\/strong> provide us with minerals, vitamins and proteins that are essential for our body, so include them twice a day.<\/strong> You can consult a specialist about which of the products better suits your needs (whole, semi-skimmed or skimmed milk).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Some protein-rich foods:<\/p>\n
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\n Each meal must include foods rich in carbohydrates<\/b> to meet the necessary supply of energy the body needs. Our main sources of energy come from cereals and cereal-based foods (rice, wheat, corn, quinoa, and derivatives), tubers (potato, sweet potato, cassava\u2026) and legumes (lentils, chickpeas, beans, soybeans\u2026). These foods should be present in most of our meals as they provide the most important source of energy<\/strong> for the body. Always choose wholegrain versions (unless indicated otherwise) to increase fibre intake and reduce the risk of constipation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n Include a daily consumption of fruit and vegetables,<\/strong> as they are the main source of vitamins, antioxidants, and phytonutrients and, at the same time, are an excellent source of minerals, fibre, and water.
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