Purpose of the program: 

To support and enhance the body’s ability to kill cancer cells, to heal the body and to reduce the side effects (such as loss of appetite, weight loss, weakness, fatigue, pain and weak immunity).

Benefits of this program:  

1. Removes foods that may stimulate or trigger the growth of cancer cells
2. Provides maximum nutrients with minimal digestive work
3. Ensures the body has the required energy to assist in fighting cancer and for cell maintenance and repair
4. Strengthens the immune system.

Increase:  

1. High-fibre foods, including whole grains, fruits and legumes to aid in the elimination of toxins from the body and to prevent constipation. 
2. Choose a variety of dark green, leafy vegetables and vegetables of all colours.
3. Fresh, preferably local or organic quality fruits and vegetables and whole grains.  Blueberries and cherries are important in wound healing and in increasing the strength of your arteries and veins.
4. Drink 6 to 10 glasses of pure room temperature water daily (reverse osmosis preferably) to ensure that you hydrate your cells to aide in elimination of toxins and to prevent constipation.
5. Enhance tissue healing by eating quality low fat protein such as fish, poultry, eggs, seeds, nuts, legumes, and tofu.

Avoid:  

1. Sugar as cancer feeds on it and it depresses the immune system. 
2. Junk foods, refined/over-processed foods, caffeine, alcohol and excess salt or saturated fats which all drain your immune system.
3. Dairy products, sweets, baked goods and fatty foods (fried, heavy meats, ham and other cured meats) as they tend to cause congestion and hence slow down the movement in the body.
4. Smoking, steroid drugs, both topical and systemic, as they suppress the immune system.

Preparation

1. Eat smaller meals 4 - 6 times a day 
2. Lightly steam all vegetables and grains.  Avoid raw, cold foods other than fruit.

Obesity increases surgical risks while underweight people often lack the energy reserves needed to heal quickly.  The closer you are to your ideal weight or slightly above prior to the chemotherapy, the better.

Ask Dr. Maria Papasodaro, your Naturopathic Doctor how to begin your journey to wellness in order to prevent cancer from developing!