The Breast Cancer Diet (with checklist) - Page 2

RhondaH · 12-09-2007, 04:59 AM

AND I'm attaching Diana's blog. Of particular interest to me as I'm a BIGGER advocate of the "balance" theory and have either organic beef or pork once or twice a week (usually 2 fish, 2 vegetarian and 2 beef/pork a week and leftovers thereafter) and she is NOW advocating organic beef due to the high amount of Omega 3 (See Oct. 18th entry). I'm a true blue Flexitarian who happens to eat a LOT of whole fruits and veggies and tends to believe that it's the "processing" of food (all the prepak food isn't even what is SAYS), our HUGE caloric intake (super size this, that and the other) AND our sedentary lifestyle (I think of BOTH my grandmothers who lived to be 91 and while neither one was particulary "svelt"...actually the one was a LARGE burly German woman...they both were born in a time (1892 and 1902) where you COOKED your food, CLEANED your house (sorry, but I can't help believing that all the "conveniences" to make our life easier has come with a price) and worked outside (i.e gardening, farming, building etc.). Also, another thought provoking book is the Omnivores Dilema...heavy, but interesting reading. Take care.

Rhonda

http://dianadyer.blogspot.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexitarianism

http://www.michaelpollan.com/omnivore.php

Mary Jo · 12-09-2007, 05:15 AM

Thanks Rhonda. Those bumps are always beneficial as they are gentle reminders to us to pay attention to what we do for good health. So important.

I agree with what you said. I, too, believe that all our modern conveniences come with a price. A huge one. I believe all the pre-packaged foods, preservatives, dyes etc. are killing us. That being said, I will admit, I don't "cook" like it sounds you do but I do eat way less - hungry eat - eat veggies - grains - try to stay away from trans fat - fast food and exercise. It just feels better.

Thanks again for the gentle reminder Rhonda.

Blessings of Peace for your Sunday,

Mary Jo

RhondaH · 01-23-2008, 10:05 AM

for a BUMP.

Rhonda

RhondaH · 04-29-2008, 07:27 AM

BUMP this up...

Alaska Laura · 05-07-2008, 10:48 PM

The olive oil thing is news to me; I heard a naturopath doctor speak a few weeks ago, and acceptable oils were olive oil (in the can not bottle), and I can't remember the other oils, but I think there was canola was one of them.

A good site with nutrition info and recipes is at www.aicr.org

R.B. · 05-08-2008, 03:31 PM

Hi Alaska Laura,

This thread look at Omega 3s and Sixes.

http://her2support.org/vbulletin/sho...ght=greek+diet

Canola is quite nigh in Omega 3 which may have been why it was suggested at the lecture you attended.

RB

Alaska Laura · 05-08-2008, 05:01 PM

Well thank you RB, I'll check it out! It is that dang chemo brain, if I don't write things down, it goes right out my head I swear!

Omega 3's were strongly recommended (I remember, I remember LOL) and we were told to freeze our fish oil pills, that way we wouldn't burp them, and that the fish oil caplets had to be made out of anchovies, sardines or other wild small fish to get the best quality.

karen z · 05-08-2008, 08:20 PM

Alaska Laura,
Thanks for posting the www.aicr.org site. Also, I visited your laurasjourney site and just wanted to tell you that it is wonderful. Your writing will not only help you, but many others as well.
karen z

Alaska Laura · 05-08-2008, 08:45 PM

You're welcome, and thank you

R.B. · 05-09-2008, 01:18 AM

You are welcome Alaska Laura.

Re repeating; the best quality oils are better refined these days, almost tasteless and do not tend to repeat.

Omega 3s are essential to brain structure and function.

RB

R.B. · 05-09-2008, 01:24 AM

You are welcome Alaska Laura.

I found your site too. Great graphics and well laid out with a twist of irony. Thank you for reminding me of the value of images as a basis fro communication.

Re repeating; the best quality oils are better refined these days, almost tasteless and do not tend to repeat.

Omega 3s are essential to brain structure and function.

RB

Becky · 05-26-2008, 04:06 PM

Bumping up

RhondaH · 11-18-2008, 07:37 AM

time for a bump. Take care and God bless.

miss di · 12-31-2008, 11:49 PM

I was told the only thing I should stay away from was soy. Soy contains estrogens, I'm estrogen positive.
I agree with Marejo, this is my second time around with this disease. I was healthy, as a matter of fact my Onc actually said," "you are very healthy, except for your cancer."
I believe you can eat, exercise, and live healthy, and it will still get you for other reasons, such as big family history.
We should never feel we could blame ourselves for not eating properly.

RhondaH · 05-15-2009, 06:03 AM

thought I would bump it up

Take care and God bless.

Shobha · 05-15-2009, 10:44 AM

Thanks Rhonda! This is simple and easy to follow.

hugs,
shobha

RhondaH · 08-12-2009, 05:24 AM

Time for a bump

RobinP · 08-20-2009, 06:17 AM

Bounce to top.

Nice list and I encourage black tea, green tea and lots of sunshine to add to your list.

08-21-2009, 08:06 PM

Flax seed oil and fish oils are very good, unheated. Olive oil, when heated can become carcinogenic.

Lucy · 01-23-2015, 07:30 AM

I was doing a search on phytoestrogen before I posted any stupid questions about it. It seems that the more I read the more confused I get. I adopted a vegan diet roughly 5 years ago and depending on what you read, soy is the greatest or the worst thing you can eat. Ditto for flaxseed, beans and nuts. Some say moderation is the key. So what is it? It doesn't seem like the experts really know themselves. I know nothing you do guarantees you won't get breast cancer but it would be nice if there was some consistency in the reporting.