What should liver cancer eat? What should be avoided?

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Good foods for liver cancer patients Fresh fruits and vegetables: Contains many essential vitamins and minerals for the body, helping to strengthen the immune system. In addition, fresh fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants, which help fight cardiovascular disease, stroke, and prevent cancer. Abundant sources of fiber in green vegetables and fruits help relieve constipation. Some fruits are good for liver cancer patients: Strawberries, oranges, red bell peppers. Some vegetables should eat: squash, carrots and cabbage, broccoli.
Whole grains: Grains such as bread, rice, and pasta are important carbohydrates that provide the body, helping to produce glucose - an important source of energy for cells. Some cereals to eat: Brown rice, oats, corn, sesame...
Low-fat foods: Some low-fat foods are good for liver cancer patients: Nuts, olive oil and oils vegetable rapeseed. Low-fat foods help digest easily, helping the liver and kidneys not be overloaded when working.
White meat: Different studies around the world have confirmed that eating white meat (i.e. poultry, chicken, duck, swan) instead of red meat will help the body fight liver cancer well. than. It is recommended to prepare dishes in the form of steaming, boiling for easy digestion, limiting the amount of fat.
Milk and yogurt: Drinking milk and eating yogurt has reduced the chances of developing liver cancer, while improving the body's chances of recovery.
Tea: Green and black tea is a source of polyphenols - a group of antioxidants that may help prevent the division and metastasis of cancer cells. According to the Cancer Treatment Foundation, dried green tea leaves are also beneficial because 40% by weight contain polyphenols. These antioxidants may help increase protection and prevent lung, rectal, colon, stomach and liver cancers. Green tea offers more benefits than black tea, and both are superior to herbal teas.

>> See also: Macrobiotics and cancer: What you need to know - Article written by T.S, B.S Pham Thi Viet Huong - Doctor of Hematology - Oncology - Hematology and Cell Therapy Unit - Chinese Center for Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital

Nên chế biến các món ăn dưới dạng hấp, luộc để dễ tiêu hóa, hạn chế lượng dầu mỡ
Nên chế biến các món ăn dưới dạng hấp, luộc để dễ tiêu hóa, hạn chế lượng dầu mỡ

Food is not good for liver cancer patients Fried, fried foods contain a lot of fat Red meats, canned and processed foods Salty foods, foods with high salt content Internal Animal organs: Due to their high fat content, high cholesterol, which is not good for the body Wine and alcoholic and carbonated drinks: These drinks need to be removed from the menu when suffering from liver cancer because of certain types of liver cancer. This drink will make the liver work hard, while the liver is also sick and needs rest. In addition to a regular diet, liver cancer patients should have a reasonable rest, exercise regularly to help maintain weight and stay healthy. In addition, people with liver cancer should keep a relaxed and optimistic spirit.

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In April & May 2021, when there is a need for liver cancer examination and treatment at Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital, customers will enjoy dual incentives:
- Free specialist examination and discount 50% price for Liver Cancer Screening Package
- Reduce 50% of costs for customers who have a prescription for post-examination treatment. The program is limited to the corresponding technique of each hospital and to customers who perform this treatment technique for the first time at Vinmec.

Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.

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