To prevent deadly diseases such as cancer from taking over our body, we must try to understand which food has the power to prevent, heal and stop the spread of cancer. We should then introduce these food groups for the treatment of cancer.

Different Food and Their Effects on the Body:

Every kind of food has some or the other effect on the body, some positive and some are negative. Anyone who visits a cancer prevention center will be given a thorough understanding of these effects.

Some of the good and bad foods are:

• Food with high sugar and fat content is bad for the body. Such foods have many calories and if these calories are not used-up by the body, they result in weight gain.
• Food rich in empty calories and not having enough nutritional value will leave little room for healthy food in the stomach. So, avoid calorie dense foods.
• Fresh fruits, vegetable, whole grains, legumes and pulses lower the risk of cancer in the body. Have enough servings of whole foods as they have natural nutrients that are not destroyed by cooking.
• Fibre rich food is also good for the body and prevents colon and stomach cancer.
• Food obtained from plant source is healthier than food from animal sources. Try to incorporate more of these in your daily diet.
•  Avoid taking too much red meat. Studies have shown that consuming too much red meat can lead to colon cancer.
• Alcohol is harmful for the body. It can cause cancer of pharynx, larynx, mouth, oesophagus, colon and even breast.
• Alcohol when clubbed with smoking is a deadly combination and must be avoided at all cost.
• Limit the intake of salt. Salt is found in large amount in processed food items and can cause cancer of stomach, pharynx and throat. Excessive salt intake also leads to high BP and other heart diseases.
• Avoid taking too many supplements. The body's nutritional requirement should be completed by natural food items instead of using artificial supplements. These supplements in the long run could be harmful for the body.

Food as a Part Of Cancer Treatment:

Nutrition plays an important role in cancer prevention and treatment. Diet and lifestyle changes play a huge role in fighting the disease. Almost every cancer prevention center has personalised food plans designed for individual patients based on their recovery path.

The treatment of cancer can be a long and painful process. Many a times due to the treatment, patients have many side effects that alter their taste, appetite, smell etc. Sometimes their intestinal lining is also damaged. This means that it becomes difficult for the patients to digest the food and get enough nutrients from it. It is then a long and tedious process to bring the patients back on the right food track.

The nutrition programs that are designed for cancer survivors are carefully planned to bring them back to good health. With some lifestyle and diet changes, even these cancer survivors can prevent the cancer from resurfacing.