The holidays pose a tough challenge for sticking with a healthy cancer diet during treatment. When you’re enjoying the festivities and joys of the season, it can be tempting to indulge in the dazzling array of treats surrounding you. But although most December holiday treats both look and taste wonderful, most are super sugary, spicy and greasy. Not what the doctor ordered. To help you avoid feeling unwell by straying from your cancer diet, we at Mesothelioma Circle took 10 diet tips from mental toughness author and motivational speaker Steven Siebold and adapted them for a mesothelioma … [Read more...]
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5 Foods That Fight Mesothelioma Fatigue
Trying to fight mesothelioma isn’t for cowards. It takes every bit of courage and energy you can muster. Given the realities of the disease, the toll it takes and all that you need to do – doctor appointments, lab visits, attorney meetings and more- it is easy to feel overwhelmed with fatigue. There are simple changes you can make to your diet to help fight mesothelioma fatigue and sustain your level of energy throughout the day. Here, based on suggestions from Caring.com, are 5 foods that provide sustained energy and are rich in nutrients that help convert food into energy. Check with your … [Read more...]
Best Mesothelioma Nutrition Tips: How to Get Enough Dietary Fiber
March is National Nutrition Month, so we are going to focus here on mesothelioma nutrition tips. Good nutrition is important for everyone but for those facing the challenges of mesothelioma nutrition takes on extra importance. When chemotherapy, radiation and medication put a dent in your appetite, it becomes crucial to make sure whatever you can eat gives you the optimal mesothelioma nutrition. Fiber is not a nutrient but it is a vital part of the diet for optimal mesothelioma nutrition. Fiber, also called roughage, is the stuff plants are made of. Dietary fiber is the kind we eat. … [Read more...]
What Mesothelioma Patients Should Know About Dietary Supplements
The poor quality of diet for many people in the U.S. could leave them deficient in several important vitamins and minerals. These molecules are important for everyday health. Calcium helps build strong bones. Iron allows the blood to carry oxygen around the body. Vitamin C and - according to recent studies - vitamin D - both deliver a real boost to the immune system. It can be difficult to eat a diet balanced enough to include all the essential vitamins and minerals that you need. For this reason, many Americans, including healthy individuals and patients who have malignant mesothelioma or … [Read more...]