Lymphoma is an extremely malignant tumor and a systemic disease that is related to the body's immune system. To overcome this disease, it is not only necessary to actively treat it in daily life, but also to cooperate with diet. So, what are the dietary precautions for lymphoma? Let's take a look and understand together.
1. Eat some appetizers before meals
Promote the appetite and nutrient absorption of lymphoma patients. Some lymphoma patients may experience adverse reactions after chemotherapy, such as vomiting and loss of appetite. At this time, it is necessary to promote their appetite and help nutrient absorption through some foods. You can use slightly sour drinks or dishes to stimulate your appetite and increase food intake. Common acidic drinks, such as lemon juice, orange juice, Plum juice.
2. Vitamin C and polyphenolic foods can be eaten more frequently
Enhancing the function of the immune system, lymphoma is related to the function of the immune system. When suffering from lymphoma, the function of the immune system will decrease. We can improve our immune function by eating some foods. We can eat more foods rich in vitamin C and polyphenols, such as tomatoes, cranberries, tomatoes, blueberries, apples, carrots, grapes, etc., which can enhance immunity, prevent colds, and fight against free radicals.
3. It is important to eat foods rich in vitamin A
You can eat more foods rich in vitamin A, such as egg yolks, animal liver (pigs, sheep, chickens, etc.), carrots, lettuce leaves, rapeseed, sweet potatoes, etc. Vitamin A has the function of maintaining normal epithelial structure, stimulating the body's immune system, and has very important value for the recovery of patients.
In addition to the correct dietary methods mentioned above, attention should also be paid to avoiding consuming excessively greasy and hot "three high" foods, pickled foods, canned foods with insufficient nutritional content, and lymphoma patients should try to eat less.
Although lymphoma is very serious and many people are scared to hear about it, don't give up. As long as we persist in treatment and cooperate with corresponding dietary care, it is not impossible to overcome it. Lymphoma patients should work hard!