A Cancer Fighting Diet Presentation 2018 MM Symposium.pptx

about cancer

1. A Cancer Fighting Diet Kelli Dunham, RDN, CD Clinical Oncology Dietitian UW Cancer Center at Pro Health Care Mint Body Nutrition & Wellness

2. Review the AICR and WCRF recommendations for cancer prevention and prevention of recurrence To promote knowledge of preventative measures individuals can take to reduce cancer risk To promote knowledge of a cancer fighting diet Objectives

3. Control the Controllables !

4. American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) Recommendations: Cancer Prevention & Prevention of Recurrence

5. Body Weight Body Weight Be as lean as possible without being underweight. Body Weight Be as lean as possible without being underweight.

6. Foods and Drinks that Promote Weight Gain Limit consumption of energy-dense foods. Avoid sugary drinks.

7. Plant Foods Eat mostly foods of plant origin .

8. Animal Foods Limit intake of red meat and avoid processed meat.

9. Alcoholic Drinks Limit alcoholic drinks: 1 per day for women, 2 per day for men.

10. Preservation, Processing and Preparation Limit consumption of salt.

11. Dietary Supplements Aim to meet nutritional needs through diet alone.

12. Breastfeeding Mothers to breastfeed; children to be breastfed .

13. Physical Activity Be physically active as part of everyday life .

14. Maintain a healthy weight Eat healthfully Be physically active For Americans who do not use tobacco, the 3 most important things you can do to reduce cancer risk are:

15. A Cancer Fighting Diet

16. Oncology: Importance of Nutrition Loss of appetite and weight loss prior to Dx M alnutrition during Tx Increased nutrition demands for healing process

17. Importance of Nutrition (cont.) Weight loss as little as 6% predicts a reduced response in treatment, reduced survival, and reduced QOL Loss of weight and lean body mass may experience increased toxicity Good nutrition = fewer complications, better QOL, treatment toleration

18. Multiple Myeloma: Importance of Nutrition Bone Problems Fractures Increased blood calcium levels Blood Problems Decreased RBC, platelets, WBC

19. Why should I follow a Plant B ased Diet? Researchers have shown that a more plant-based diet may help prevent, treat, or reverse leading causes of death, including heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure.   Interventional studies of plant-based diets have shown, for example, 90 percent reductions in angina attacks within just a few weeks. Plant-based diet intervention groups have reported: Greater diet satisfaction than control groups I mproved digestion I ncreased energy Better sleep S ignificant improvement in their physical functioning, general health, vitality, and mental health. Studies have shown plant-based eating can improve not only body weight, blood sugar levels, and ability to control cholesterol, but also emotional states, including depression, anxiety, fatigue, sense of well-being, and daily functioning.

20. Benefits of A Plant-Based Diet Lower cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar Reversal or prevention of heart disease or diabetes Healthier weight Lower risk of developing heart disease, diabetes & some types of cancer May slow the progression of some types of cancer

21. What I s A Plant B ased D iet ? A whole-food, plant-based diet is centered on whole , unrefined , or minimally refined plants . It’s a diet based on: Fruits , vegetables , tubers , whole grains , and legumes It excludes or minimizes: Meat (including chicken and fish) D airy products: cheese, milk, yogurt, ice cream… Eggs Highly refined foods like bleached (white) flour, refined sugar, and oil.

22. Phytochemicals Stimulate the immune system Block what we eat, drink and breathe from becoming cancer-producing substances Reduce inflammation Prevent DNA damage Help with DNA repair Reduce damage to cells Trigger damaged cells to die before they can reproduce Slow cancer cell growth rate Help regulate hormones

23. How to Begin A Cancer Fighting Diet Increase fruits and vegetables in your diet Make your grains whole grains Include beans or peas Decrease intake of red meat & processed meat Stay hydrated

24. How to Begin A Cancer Fighting Diet Change a favorite recipe to be plant based Make burritos or tacos with beans, rice & vegetables Prepare chili with beans instead of meat Replace burgers with whole grain veggie burgers or grilled portobello mushrooms Make kebabs with vegetables such as onions, bell peppers, summer squash & mushrooms Make lentil or split pea soup without meat

25. AICR: A Model Plate

26. Where Do I Find Plant B ased R ecipes : Check out your local library! Forks Over Knives Cookbook China Study Cookbook The Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook How Not to Die Cookbook Check out the internet: Minimalist Baker: https://minimalistbaker.com/ Forks Over Knives: www.forksoverknives.com/recipes / Oh She Glows: Ohsheglows.com Mint Body Nutrition: https ://www.mintbodynutrition.com/blog

27. Food Myths

28. Food Myths: Sugar Feeding Cancer “Avoid all sugar” Without carbohydrates, your body will make sugar from other sources, including fat and protein Research shows it may be sugar’s relationship with higher insulin levels and related growth factors

29. Food Myths: Alkaline Diet

30. Food Myths: Organic Foods Not direct studies on humans to show organic foods can prevent cancer or other diseases No evidence that organic food is more nutritious Why would someone choose organic? Lower pesticide residues Lower amount of synthetic food additives Said to be better for environment Consideration of human resources https://nutritionfacts.org/topics/organic-foods/

31. “The vast majority of diseases can be prevented and even cured with excellent nutrition. Food is the safest, most effective medicine”. -Andrea Ferreiro , MD Questions??

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33. Contact Information Kelli Dunham, RDN, CD Clinical Oncology Dietitian UW Cancer Center by Pro Health Care Phone: [phone] Email: [email protected] Website: www.mintbodynutrition.com