Hello Everyone,
I hope you are all having a good Thursday. It is nearly Friday!
I was just wondering if anyone on here has drastically changed their diet since their diagnosis and whether it has helped them at all? My oncologist never even mentions diet, and nor do the oncology nurses. I am seeing a dietitian tomorrow to see what, if any, changes I can make to improve my health. I have been keeping a food diary for over a week now, so that should help with my consultation tomorrow.
Some of the things I have done include the following: I have not had any chocolate, cakes or sweets to eat in ages. I can't remember when my last sugar "fix" was. I am drinking less black tea and not eating as much bread, I haven't had a glass of wine in months (I have never really had much interest in alcohol anyway) and I am trying to eat fruit and other healthy snacks at mealtimes, rather than at random times throughout the day. I am also reading one of Kris Carr's books and in it she mentions that eating a more alkaline diet is better for us than an acidic diet. One of the things I want to achieve is to eliminate all inflammation, to feel healthier and to have more control over my disease so that I can move towards NED and stay stable.
Does anyone have any tips or suggestions?
Thank you!
Sophie x
Hi Sophie
I’ve started to take CBD oil capsules and turmeric paste which I make myself..it’s called golden paste and has black pepper and coconut oil in it..it’s anti inflammatory and I’m sure it helps with pain as I didn’t have it for a week when on holiday and I noticed the difference
I’m eating pretty much the same..not one for cakes and biscuits..I like fruit and veg
I must confess to drinking wine regularly as I enjoy it and it relaxes me..quality of life etc
I think sometimes it’s easy to become obsessed with diet which focuses on mbc and I’m trying to put my diagnosis on the back shelf if possible
Barb xx
Hi Barb,
Thanks for your response.
I actually made my own turmeric paste and smeared it onto my body recently and I ended up looking jaundiced! I'll have to try it with black pepper and coconut oil next time!
I know what you mean about how it can be easy to become obsessed with health, but if I can make changes that can improve my life I am open to some suggestions.
Sophie x
I eat too many carbs. I try to cut down and feel nauseous and irritable. Any tips from carb addicts who have kicked it?
I like carbohydrates too, Nstonerocks. Have you tried keeping a food diary to see if you can pinpoint a pattern in your eating? I am not an expert by any means, but how about if you gradually cut back on what you are eating, and replace it with "good carbs" such as fruit, nuts, beans, sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes and so on? How about substituting white rice for brown, or wholemeal pasta instead of white? I haven't had many carbohydrates this week and I feel really good.
Sophie x
I do like brown rice. Rarely eat pasta anymore and have mostly switched to seeet potatoes instead of white. I like veggies but so so with fruit. Weird. I could eat a loaf of whole grain bread. I can’t have any cookies or cakes in the house because I will inhale them. I’d say my big problem is bread. I should do the food diary. Thanks for responding
You're welcome! I have been keeping a food diary for the last 10 days because I am seeing a dietitian this afternoon to see if she can offer me any handy dietary tips, or recommend any supplements. I have found it really useful. I can look at my patterns of eating and it has made me more mindful of what I am consuming.
Enjoy your Friday!
Take care,
Sophie 💘
Hi Sophie
Haha re golden paste..sorry shouldn’t laugh but the image of you covered in golden paste..prob better than fake tan products
Barb xx
Hi Barb!
I did look a sight, and so did everything the turmeric came into contact with! My countertops turned yellow (don't ask!) and I was worried that I wouldn't be able to get the stain out of my bath when I washed it off! But I did.
Sophie x
Sophie, a kind little hint, try eating it next time
I have done that too! I add it to curries, chillies and other food. I just wanted to see if it would work as a poultice. Haha!
Make golden milk instead or if you want a lighter version use a tea
Also I strongly suggest reading radical remission andduzanexsummers book which has many doctors ideas at are helpful.
I list 10 lbs in a couple months by changing my diet snd now I gave very little interest in the wheat and sugar I invested before. I cheat when I feel like it!
Thank you! I'll have to read the book. I have lost 10lbs too, but it's been since February, so it's been very gradual.
Did you read knock out as well?
No, I've not read that book. I'll have to take a look after I have finished this one.
It’s really good and surprised me
That was a great mental visual I must agree lol
That's a great idea of making a tumeric paste! I used to buy capsules. I still haven't got around to checking if it's ok to take with iBrance though.
Hi
I mentioned it to my onc and it’s fine to take turmeric
Barb xx
Hi Barb,
I take Montmorency cherry capsules, which also helps with inflammation. I have also noticed that I am sleeping better now. I don't know if it's because of those capsules or something else.
Sophie x
Great! I will start again as I strained my knee at work and it would probably help a bit.
Me again
If there was a problem it would be mentioned in the drug interactions..seems only grapefruit is not advised
Barb xx
And we can't consume pomegranate products either! : (
Also pomegranate
Hi Barb,
What's wrong with grapefruit and pomegranate? Are you told to avoid them if you are having chemotherapy? I'm having hormone therapy and bone strengthening infusions. I was not told anything about grapefruit. I'll have to look back over my drug interactions to be sure.
Take care,
Sophie 💘
Hi Sophie
It’s ibrance that interacts with grapefruit and it’s mentioned on their website..I wasn’t aware to avoid pomegranate though..damn i love those!!
Barb xx
Hi Barb,
Thanks for letting me know. I don't take Ibrance. But I know that on the day of my infusions I'm not allowed to take my Adcal D3 within 4 hours of treatment. I asked my GP if I should take it 4 hours earlier and she just said to skip it on that occasion, otherwise I will overdose on vitamin D.
Hi
It’s really much cheaper to make the paste than buy capsules
I order the organic turmeric from amazon..good value
Barb xx
Turmeric is a very good antinflammatory but when I asked integrative medicine at Sloan about it they said it does interfere with the ibrance. I will ask again to make sure I heard right. I at times sprinkle the powder form in my food.
Epinto, thanks for sharing that. Please do recheck for all of us? I'd also love to know the "how" it interferes. I have also been wondering if it might be ok to consume these no-no things, like pomegranate and grapefruit while we are in the 'week off' period from taking iBrance.
Turmeric pills are frowned upon