Dietary considerations during the recovery period after colon cancer surgery

The large intestine is divided into the rectum, sigmoid colon, cecum, ascending colon, descending colon and transverse colon, among which the colon is more prone to cancer. Currently, surgical resection is still the main treatment for colon cancer. At the same time, special attention should be paid to diet during treatment. What vegetables are good for colon cancer? What should not be eaten?

What vegetables are good for colon cancer?

The diet for colon cancer should reasonably match sugar, fat, protein, minerals and vitamins. Every day, you should have cereals, lean meat, fish, eggs, milk, various vegetables and bean products, but not too much of each, so as to supplement the various nutrients needed by the body.

1. Foods such as pickles and bacon contain nitrite, a carcinogen, and should be eaten less.

2. Don’t eat too much meat because meat is high in fat. You can eat more fish and shrimp to meet the body’s protein needs.

3. Eat more foods rich in fiber, such as celery, leeks, fresh dates, sweet potatoes, etc.; don’t buy stale or rotten vegetables and fruits for the sake of cheapness.

4. Eat more starchy foods, such as cereals, beans, and plant root foods, and the less processed the better, because the starch in the food can prevent colon cancer and rectal cancer.

5. Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits containing various vitamins. Foods rich in fiber, such as asparagus, celery, leeks, cabbage, radish and other green leafy vegetables, can stimulate intestinal peristalsis, increase the frequency of bowel movements, and remove carcinogenic and toxic substances from the feces.

6. Moldy rice, noodles, peanuts and other foods contain carcinogenic aflatoxin. Once discovered, they should be discarded and not eaten. Wash the rice thoroughly before cooking rice or porridge to reduce the damage of mold to the body.

What can’t you eat?

Avoid pickled, smoked and fried foods. Many people like to stir-fry at high temperatures and wait until the oil in the pan smokes before cooking. This practice is unscientific. High-temperature oil not only destroys the nutrients in food, but also produces some peroxides and carcinogens. It is recommended to heat the pan first, then pour the oil, and then you can cook without waiting for the oil to smoke.