Nutrition For Ovarian Cancer!

Onions are high in compounds that fight effectively against ovarian cancer. Anthocynin, myricetin and apigenin are the cancer fighting agents present in onions. Red onions are especially effective against ovarian cancer as they contain more of these compounds. Onions taken in any form can help prevent and counter the disease.

It is recommended to limit consumption of meat and especially red meat. Red meat has been reported to use up and reduce the level of enzymes chymotrypsin and trypsin in the body. These two enzymes are crucial in boosting the immune system. Hence, it is better to switch to vegetables proteins that do not consume the enzymes.

If a woman with ovarian cancer suffers from digestive ailments like dehydration, constipation etc, she must avoid not only excess coffee and carbonated sodas, but dairy products and milk also, which are actually rich in protein. But despite being protein rich, dairy products and milk can have negatives effects on digestion. Therefore, to keep your body hydrated and also take in sufficient nutrients, it is recommended to have more fresh fruit juices, soups and a lot of water.

Blueberries may sound fancy as they are mainly used in savoury foods like cakes, cheesecakes, ice-creams, candies and so on. But blueberries are also rich in not just anti-oxidants but in aniti-carcinogenic agents phytochemicals called anthocyanins too. Anthocynin pigments are actually responsible for the colour of blueberries and are extremely effective against ovarian cancer.