– Sufficient energy for patients and strengthening of the immune system is the main goal
Tijuana.-
Eva Gloria Guerrero, coordinator of the Women’s Cancer Program, explains that people who go to their usual prevention and diagnosis consultations are included free of charge by a nutritionist for the management and control of diseases such as overweight, obesity, or hypertension, diabetes or Can be Any other chronic disorder.
For patients already diagnosed with any type of cancer, nutritional counseling is done before starting any treatment, including chemotherapy, so that they know what care, foods, or nutrients to consider in their diet Necessary.
“The aim is to reduce the negative effects of treatment through a stronger immune system and to progress faster under the best conditions. Although it is recommended to include strawberries, strawberries, nuts or fish such as salmon in the diet, generally recommended The diet takes into account the economy of the patients, hence it is oriented towards the consumption of easily accessible food items and is oriented towards the specific requirement of the patient,” he said.
Recommendations are based on regular consumption of legumes such as beans, lentils and chickpeas, which provide large amounts of protein and energy, for patients undergoing treatment, as well as an adequate intake of fruits and vegetables in a variety of colours. Let’s consider.
The community is invited to participate in a nutritional consultation because, in addition to achieving well-being, they can positively influence mood, the availability of energy to carry out their activities, and even May also improve skin health, among other benefits.
