Nutrition as a lifestyle factor Across the world millions of people are affected by cancer. Genetics, aging, the environment and lifestyle all play a role and contribute to cancer diagnoses and survival. Nutrition is a critical lifestyle factor involved in cancer. We need to ask ourselves, is there a way with nutrition to lower my…
Loss of Appetite and Weight Loss There are a few reasons for the possible loss of appetite and/or weight with cancer and cancer treatment. Biologically, the body has an increased requirement for energy, as well as a change in how the body digests and absorbs nutrients. Physically, the surgery could impair chewing, swallowing or other…
Phytonutrients: Powerful Cancer Fighting Compounds for Natural Protection Good nutrition can do more than offset cancer treatment side effects. Good nutrition can provide the necessary nutrients to support the processes that can prevent and/or slow the progression of cancer growth. We have an abundance of foods with anti-cancer nutrients. Plants for example contain naturally occurring…
