Topics discussed on the following pages include:
- grocery shopping skills
- meal planning
- food preparation
- cooking approved recipes
- glass food storage
- growing your own pesticide free vegetables
The dirty dozen and the clean 15 refer respectively to the fruits and vegetables that are the most and least contaminated by pesticide use, according to the Environmental Working Group.
If you plan ahead for your treatment, you can save your time and strength by using BeLovedNC's delivery services, meal planning education and full recipe lists. On days when you're feeling great, you may want to cook large portions of food that you can divide up and freeze. Then on days when you're not feeling so well, you can simply defrost something. Eat your largest meal that has the most nutrients whenever you feel the best and have the most energy during the day. You might end up having soup or a fiber filled smoothie for breakfast, but that's OK — it's whatever is best for YOUR body and YOUR treatment protocol discussed with your healthcare provider.
Researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) are now learning that physical activity can also affect the risk of cancer. There is convincing evidence that physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of cancers of the colon and breast. Several studies also have reported links between physical activity and a reduced risk of cancers of the prostate, lung, and lining of the uterus (endometrial cancer). Despite these health benefits, recent studies have shown that more than 50 percent of Americans do not engage in enough regular physical activity.