Guide to fruits and vegetables
This Guide Was Developed The produce ranking was developed by analysts at the not-for-profit Environmental Working Group (EWG) based on the results of nearly 43,000 tests for pesticides on produce collected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration between 2000 and 2005. A detailed description of the criteria used in developing the rankings is available as well as a full list of fresh fruits and vegetables that have been tested (see below).
For more information please visit www.ewg.org.
The Dirty Dozen
Worst (Buy these Organic) Peaches Apples Sweet Bell Peppers Celery Nectarines Strawberries Cherries Lettuce Grapes (imported) Pears Spinach Potatoes
The Cleaner Dozen
Best (Lowest in Pesticides) Onions Avocado Sweet Corn (frozen) Pineapples Mango Sweet Peas (frozen) Asparagus Kiwi Bananas Cabbage Broccoli Eggplant
Chemotherapy may affect the whole body.
Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment that uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping the cells from dividing. Because chemotherapy targets rapidly dividing cells, healthy cells that normally grow and divide rapidly may also be affected by the cancer treatments. These include cells in the mouth and digestive tract.
Nutrition-related side effects may occur during chemotherapy.
Side effects that interfere with eating and digestion may occur during chemotherapy. The following side effects are common:
Anorexia. Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhea or constipation. Inflammation and sores in the mouth. Changes in the way food tastes. Infections. Nutrition therapy can treat the nutrition-related side effects of chemotherapy.
The side effects of chemotherapy may make it difficult for a patient to obtain the nutrients needed to regain healthy blood counts between chemotherapy treatments. Nutrition therapy can treat these side effects and help chemotherapy patients get the nutrients they need to tolerate and recover from treatment, prevent weight loss, and maintain general health. Nutrition therapy may include the following:
Supplements high in calories and protein.
Enteral nutrition (tube feedings).
Surgery may cause fatigue, pain, and loss of appetite.
It is common for patients to experience pain, tiredness, and/or loss of appetite after surgery. For a short time, some patients may not be able to eat their regular diet because of these symptoms. The following eating tips may help:
Avoid carbonated drinks (such as sodas) and gas-producing foods (such as beans, peas, broccoli, cabbage, brussel sprouts, green peppers, radishes, and cucumbers).
If regularity is a problem, increase fiber by small amounts and drink lots of water. Good sources of fiber include whole-grain cereals (such as oatmeal and bran), beans, vegetables, fruit, and whole grain breads.
Choose high-protein and high- calorie foods to help wounds heal. Good choices include eggs, cheese, whole milk, ice cream, nuts, peanut butter, meat, poultry, and fish. Increase calories by frying foods and using gravies, mayonnaise, and salad dressings. Supplements high in calories and protein are available.
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Effect of Radiation Therapy on Nutrition Radiation therapy can affect healthy cells in the treatment area.
Radiation therapy is a cancer treatment that uses high energy x-rays or other types of radiation to kill cancer cells. There are two types of radiation therapy. External radiation therapy uses a machine outside the body to send radiation toward the cancer. Internal radiation therapy uses a radioactive substance sealed in needles, seeds, wires, or catheters that are placed directly into or near the cancer.
Healthy cells that are near the cancer may be affected by the radiation treatments, and side effects may occur. The side effects depend mostly on the radiation dose and the part of the body that is treated.
Nutrition-related side effects may occur during radiation therapy.
Radiation therapy to any part of the digestive system is likely to cause nutrition -related side effects. The following side effects may occur:
Radiation therapy to the head and neck may cause anorexia, taste changes, dry mouth, inflammation of the mouth and gums, swallowing problems, jaw spasms, cavities, or infection.
Radiation therapy to the chest may cause infection in the esophagus, swallowing problems, esophageal reflux (a backwards flow of the stomach contents into the esophagus), nausea, or vomiting.
Radiation therapy to the abdomen or pelvis may cause diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, inflammation of the intestine or rectum, and fistula (holes) in the stomach or intestines. Long-term effects can include narrowing of the intestine, chronic inflamed intestines, poor absorption, or blockage in the stomach or intestine.
Radiation therapy may also cause tiredness, which can lead to a decrease in appetite and a reduced desire to eat.
Nutrition therapy can treat the nutrition-related side effects of radiation therapy.
Nutrition therapy during radiation treatment can provide the patient with enough protein and calories to tolerate the treatment, prevent weight loss, and maintain general health. Nutrition therapy may include the following:
Nutritional supplement drinks between meals.
Enteral nutrition (tube feedings).
Other changes in the diet, such as eating small meals throughout the day and choosing certain kinds of foods.
Effect of Immunotherapy on Nutrition Nutrition-related side effects may occur during immunotherapy.
Immunotherapy is treatment that uses the patient's immune system to fight cancer. Substances made by the body or made in a laboratory are used to boost, direct, or restore the body's natural defenses against cancer. This type of cancer treatment is also called biologic therapy or biotherapy.
The following nutrition -related side effects are common during immunotherapy:
Fever. Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhea. Anorexia. Tiredness. Nutrition therapy can treat the nutrition-related side effects of immunotherapy.
If the side effects of immunotherapy are not treated, weight loss and malnutrition may occur. These conditions can cause complications during recovery, such as poor healing or infection. Nutrition therapy can treat side effects from immunotherapy and help patients get the nutrients they need to tolerate treatment, prevent weight loss, and maintain general health.
Cancer Nutrition Information is from: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/supportive care/nutrition/Patient/page3
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