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<\/span>Complementary and Alternative Treatments Overview<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Nutrition and diet in cancer<\/mark><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Introduction (scroll down)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    \"Nutrition<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    <\/span>Diet and cancer<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Can diet affect cancer?<\/p><\/div>

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    Yes, diet can affect the risk of developing certain types of cancer and can also influence how the body responds to cancer treatment. A healthy, varied diet rich in fruit, vegetables, and whole grains can reduce the risk of many cancer types. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In addition, there are diets believed to directly starve cancer (without starving yourself). So in short: yes, your diet can affect your cancer risk.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Which foods should I avoid when I have cancer?<\/p><\/div>

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    Foods that may be good to limit: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    – Processed meat: sausages, bacon, cold cuts, etc. often contain a lot of salt, preservatives, and saturated fat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    – Red meat: beef, veal, lamb, and pork contain more saturated fat than poultry and fish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    – Salt: a high salt intake increases the risk of stomach cancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    – Alcohol: increases the risk of various cancer types. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    – Sugar: increased risk of several cancer types. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Under the menu Treatments\/Nutrition-Diet you can read about different diets<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    How can I strengthen my immune system?<\/p><\/div>

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    To strengthen your immune system, you can: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    – Eat healthy and varied: plenty of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    – Move regularly: exercise strengthens both the body and the immune system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    – Get enough sleep: during sleep, the body repairs itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    – Avoid stress: chronic stress can weaken the immune system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    – Wash your hands: good hygiene protects against infections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Under the menu Life with cancer, you can read more about both Sleep and Exercise.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Which exercises are good for cancer patients?<\/p><\/div>

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    Good exercises for cancer patients: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    – Light walks: a gentle way to get started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    – Strength training: to build muscle mass and strength. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    – Yoga and tai chi: to increase flexibility and reduce stress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Under the menu Life with cancer, you can read about Exercise and Movement with Limitations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    IInflammation and diet \u2013 is there a connection?<\/p><\/div>

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    Yes, there is a strong connection between inflammation and diet. An anti-inflammatory diet rich in fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats can reduce inflammation in the body. Conversely, a diet high in processed foods, sugar, and unhealthy fats can increase inflammation. Read more about inflammation here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    <\/span>Diet and nutrition as a strategy in cancer treatment – Introduction<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

    Although we know that a healthy diet is crucial for our health (the Danish Health Authority\u2019s dietary guidelines), there is often a tendency to downplay the importance of diet for cancer patients. So isn\u2019t there a diet that\u2019s good for a cancer patient? Read on further down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/span>Can it really be true<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Many cancer patients are told that the most important thing is to avoid weight loss, and that what they eat doesn\u2019t matter. But is that really true? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When the body is fighting cancer, it needs all the support it can get. A healthy, varied diet can strengthen the immune system<\/a> and help the body fight the cancer. Everything we consume necessarily becomes part of a biochemical process in the body. The molecules available must therefore, logically, be crucial to the outcome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can only wonder why nutrition doesn\u2019t receive more focus in cancer treatment. We should all, as best we can, ensure the body gets the best possible support\u2014also through diet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    See also suggestions for dishes for the diet that starves cancer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Introduction<\/a> (scroll to)\n