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For people with cancer, it is important to choose a balanced diet. The reason is, certain foods can increase the risk of cancer.
On the other hand the right food will help the body stay strong, fight infections, help maintain energy levels, and health.
Foods and drinks that must be avoided by people with cancer
Reported by Healthline, here is a list of foods and drinks that should be reduced or avoided for someone with cancer:
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1. Processed meat
The results of the literature review in 2018 by Maryam S. Farvid, et al, said that of the 18 studies have linked the intake of processed meat to the risk of breast cancer of 9%.
Therefore, because it can increase the risk of breast cancer with cancer not to eat processed meat. If you want to keep consumption, then it needs to be limited.
As for the processed meat including:
- Sausage
- Bacon
- Ham
- Salami (sausages that are usually made from pork with additional spices) that have been processed or preserved.
2. Foods High Sugar
Eating patterns that consume lots of foods with additional sugar can increase the risk of breast cancer. Because the sugar will increase inflammation and expression of certain enzymes associated with the growth and spread of cancer.
3. Red meat
Reported by the Young Lives vs Cancer page, although red meat such as beef, sheep, pork, and goats, including good sources of protein, vitamins, and minerals, red meat can be the cause of ‘possible’ cancer.
So, it is better to have a cancer need to limit the consumption of this meat. We recommend that you limit the amount to 500g or less (cooked weight) per week.
4. Fried food
Research in 2019 published by the epidemiology and health page, shows that eating patterns containing fried food can significantly increase the risk of breast cancer.
In fact, in a study involving 620 Iranian women under 50 years old, fried food intake is the biggest risk factor for the development of breast cancer.
5. Fast food (fast food)
Cancer people need to avoid fast food foods. Because eating fast food rurine has many negative impacts. Among these can cause an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and breast cancer.
6. Alcohol
Alcohol consumption (especially severe alcoholic drinks) needs to be avoided with cancer. The reason, alcohol can significantly increase breast cancer risk.
(KHQ/FDS)
