One of the biggest misunderstandings about a plant-based whole grain diet is that you cannot get enough protein. It’s simply not true. There are plenty of foods that are not meat, dairy or eggs that contain enough protein to not only keep you healthy, but also feeling good.
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NutritionFacts.org is a comprehensive resource where you can find TONS of information on the role diet plays in preventing, treating and even curing many of our country’s leading causes of death, including cancer.
Read moreVegan Minestrone Soup
I've always believed a plant based, whole grain diet (with fish) is the healthiest diet. And now, there is significant data to support the benefits of such a diet for those with cancer. Having access to good recipes helps make eating this way easier and enjoyable.
Read moreDonald Abrams, MD: Integrative Cancer Care and Nutrition
I saw Dr. Donald Abrams speak at the annual Society of Neuro-Oncology meeting in November, 2017. He is an Integrative Oncologist who believes in a "whole-person" approach. He believes patients benefit from a western treatment plan but that their plan of care should also include good nutrition, acupuncture and meditation, among other things. As far as nutrition, specifically, he endorses a plant based, whole grain diet with fish. This is the diet to which I try to adhere and the diet that I encourage my patients to adopt.
Read more“Sugar Feeds Cancer?”… Not quite!
Patients often ask about diet as it pertains to their cancer diagnosis. Many patients come in having heard that “sugar feeds cancer.” This is a common myth/misperception and it is simply not true. Eating a lot of sugar can contribute to obesity. Obesity is a risk factor that is linked to several types of cancer (Breast, Colorectal, esophagus, pancreatic, endometrial, kidney, thyroid and gallbladder). In addition to being a risk factor for certain types of cancer, obesity has many other negative implications for your health.
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