Health Tip: Your Diet After Cancer Treatment

(HealthDay News) -- Once you''ve completed treatment for cancer, it''s not the time to stop planning healthy meals.

The American Cancer Society offers these suggestions for maintaining a healthy diet after cancer treatment:

• Ask you doctor if there are any foods that you should avoid.
• Work with a dietitian to develop a healthy and nutritious meal plan.
• Continue to eat at least five to seven servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Each time you shop, select a fruit or veggie that you haven''t had before.
• Eat whole grain breads and cereals, which are high in fiber.
• Bake or broil, instead of frying.
• Stay away from smoked, pickled and salt-cured foods.
• Select low-fat milk and dairy products.
• Limit the amount of alcohol you drink.

-- Diana Kohnle

Last Updated: Dec. 19, 2008

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