It can be difficult to always get your cancer-fighting nutrients from home-cooked meals every day. That requires countless hours of meal prep and standing over a hot stove on top of your already busy schedule or body fatigue from your cancer treatment.
There’s an easier way to get all the delicious and healthy anti-cancer properties that you need to keep your immune system going against the disease. The answer lies in smoothies.
The combination of fruits and vegetables mixed into a cool, refreshing and colorful drink is a less time-consuming way of making sure your body is getting all the antioxidants and other anti-cancer things necessary to combat cancer.
Try these tips to make the perfect smoothie to attack your cancer.
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2 cups of a decaffeinated liquid:
This is good for keeping hydrated. Options include filtered water for milder smoothies, coconut water for a good source of electrolytes, almond milk for a silky texture that’s low in calories and caffeine, 100-percent fruit juice for flavor or low-fat milk for added proteins.
1 cup of a mildly sweet fruit that’s rich in fiber:
This type of fruit is good for the digestive system. Options include mangoes for vitamins A and C, bananas for a good balance of electrolytes and potassium, or ripe pears.
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1 cup of a dark fruit:
This contains the anti-cancer compound, phytochemicals. Options include watermelon, berries and cherries or grapes.
1 cup of leafy greens:
These are good sources of vitamin B and iron, which help with the reproduction of blood cells. Options include spinach for its high antioxidant levels, romaine lettuce for the high levels of vitamin A or kale for vitamins A and C.
A protein:
This is a good source of fuel to help the body handle any physiological stress from cancer and recovery. Options include 4 ounces of unsweetened Greek yogurt, a half a cup of low-sugar powder protein or 1 tablespoon of whole nuts such as walnuts or almonds.
Bonus: If you’re dealing with an upset stomach, add in either yogurt for its healthy levels of probiotics or other tummy soothers such as fresh mint lemon zest or freshly grated ginger.
Mix your choices together in a blender, add some ice if you like your smoothie on the chilled side and enjoy the cancer-fighting agents as they work to heal your body. If your physician has you on a specific diet for your cancer treatment, be sure to consult him or her before trying a smoothie.
