Good breakfast for cancer patients

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You may have heard people say that breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day. While it's hard to prove, there's a lot of evidence that planning and organizing meals and snacks is a healthier way to eat, especially for breakfast, for cancer patients. . The American Heart Association also says that eating a high-calorie breakfast can help reduce the risk of heart health as well as cancer-related diseases.

1. Breakfast for cancer patients

Some studies have shown that people who never eat breakfast have a higher risk of cardiovascular-related death, an increased risk of stroke. In addition, not eating breakfast also causes frequent snacking, weight gain and can even lead to kidney stones.
According to the American Cancer Society, cancer patients should eat at least 21⁄2 cups of vegetables and fruits per day, limit red and processed meat, and choose whole grains instead of whole foods. refined grains.
What's for breakfast? A healthy breakfast focuses on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, and lean protein.

2. Some unhealthy breakfast habits

Eating too many greasy foods
Some cancer patients have a preference for greasy foods including donuts or cakes prepared with grease. These foods are quite high in fat, making it easier for users to gain weight.
In servings of fairly high-calorie foods, such as in a donut, the calorie content is about 230 - 250 calories with the fat content accounting for 25%. Not only are these foods high in oil, but their nutritional components are also destroyed, such as trans fatty acids and the carcinogenic compounds benzopyrene.

Low-nutrient breakfast
Some patients tend to make breakfast with only white porridge or only fruit. With low-nutrient breakfasts do not provide enough energy for a working day.
Moreover, white porridge has a very high glycemic index, which regulates insulin levels.

3. Some suggested breakfast dishes for cancer patients

What do cancer patients eat for breakfast? Some points to note when making breakfast for patients, especially cancer patients: low-oil, low-salt, nutritious diet. At the same time, it is necessary to combine all 4 food groups such as cereals, foods of animal origin, milk, dairy products, vegetables and fruits... Some examples of breakfast for cancer patients:
Fruit smoothie
You should whip up a fruit smoothie by mixing your favorite fresh or frozen fruit with low-fat milk or low-fat yogurt.
Yogurt Parfait
You can make a yogurt parfait by layering unsweetened yogurt, fresh or frozen berries or fruit, and nuts.
Hot cereal
Use heated oatmeal or another whole grain. You can enhance the sweetness of the dish with berries or raisins.
Cold cereals
Choose whole grains and use extra slices of banana or berries. Also choose foods that are high in fiber and low in sugar.
Breakfast Burrito
How to make a breakfast burrito: Pour a tortilla with red, green and yellow peppers, spinach, black beans, salsa, and low-fat shredded cheese.
Omelette
Make an omelette with vegetables and low-fat cheese and serve with salsa or avocado slices.

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Reference source: cancer.org