A presentation addressing anti-inflammatory diet suggestions for proper nutrition after cancer.

1. Tackling
Nutrition
After
Cancer
Alyson
Boyd,
MBA,
CHC
http://yournourishedlife.com
@NourishedFit
alyson@yournourishedlife.com

2. Many
Names,
One
Purpose
 There
are
no
secrets..
 Many
names
 Dr.
Weil
 Anti-­‐Inflammatory
 Mediterranean
Diet
 Purpose:
Food
should
nourish
the
body,
not
harm
it!

3. Inflammation
 A
natural
response
of
the
body
to
promote
healing
to
a
specific
ailment
 But
when
something
is
out
of
balance
the
body
can
attack
itself
causing
inflammation,
which
is
amplified
by
poor
nutrition
 Potentially
the
cause
of
many
chronic
health
problems

4. Causes
of
Inflammation
 Genetics
 External
Toxins
–
can
be
minimized
 Stress
–
can
be
minimized
Completely
in
Your
Control
 Nutrition
 Exercise

5. Anti-­‐Inflammatory
Principles
 Aimed
at
reducing
bodily
inflammation.
Believed
to
boost
the
immune
system,
improve
bone
density
and
metabolism
and
reduce
the
risk
of
heart
disease
and
cancer.
 Diet
Principles:
 Variety
of
Wholesome
foods
 Stick
with
unsaturated,
especially
Polyunsaturated
Omega
3s
 Whole
Grain
loving
 Quality
Protein
 Taste
the
Rainbow..
of
Fruits
&
Vegetables
 Refined
&
Processed
Foods
are
a
big
no-­‐no

6. Dr.
Weil
&
Anti-­‐Inflammation
Diet

7. Anti-Inflammatory Inflammatory
Oils: Flax, Fish, Olive, Canola Oils: Safflower, Sunflower, Corn, Sesame,
Grapeseed, Soy, Peanut, Palm, Coconut
Fats: Avocado, Flax Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Fats: Margarine, Vegetable Shortening,
Walnuts Hydrogenated fat, Peanuts
Fish: Wild Salmon, Mackerel, herring, Meat: Beef, Pork, Cured, Char-Grilled
Sardines, Anchovies, fresh Tuna
Fruit: Apples & Grapes Dairy: Full-fat milk,Yogurt, Cottage Cheese
Berries Wheat Products
Onions, Leeks, Garlic Egg Yolks
Dark Greens, Bean Sprouts, Broccoli, Refined & Processed flours, grains & sugars
Asparagus
Whole Grains: Barley, rolled Oats Fried Food
Beans
Green & White Tea Soda, Alcohol, Coffee

8. Mediterranean
Diet
 Healthy
fats
coming
from
fish,
olives,
olive
oil,
nuts
&
seeds
 Carbohydrates
from
whole
grains,
no
processed
or
refined
 Seen
to
reduce
risk
of
heart
disease
and
lower
LDL
Cholesterol

9. Macros
 Macronutrients
 Proteins:
Lean,
organic
 Carbohydrates:
Glycemic
Load
 Fat:
Unsaturated,
Omegas

10. Menopause
 Double
Check:
 Calcium
&
Vitamin
D
 Iron
&
Fiber
 Isoflavones
 Weight-­‐bearing
exercise

11. What’s
the
deal
with
Soy?
 Arguments
on
both
sides
 Protective
aspects
 Role
in
hormone-­‐related?
 Benefits
>
Risks
when
used
appropriately
 Substitute
 Sources
 Amount

12. Recommendations
Magic
#3
Quality
Carbs
(Whole
Grain
or
Veggie)
+
Lean
organic
Protein
+
Healthy
Fat
(Omega
3s!)
-­‐
Junk
(aka
fake
food,
fake
sugar,
processed
anything)

17. You
Gotta’
Move
it,
Move
it
“Exercise:
you
don't
have
time
not
to.”

18. Exercise!
 For
your
physical
&
emotional
health
 Many
methods
 Resistance/Weight
Training
 Cardiovascular
Exercise
 Yoga
 Set
a
Goal
 Buddy
up!

19. Thank
you!
Alyson
Boyd
http://yournourishedlife.com
@NourishedFit
410-­‐814-­‐8613
Alyson@yournourishedlife.com
Namaste

20. References
 Cancer
Fitness
by
Anna
L.
Schwartz
 Craxy
Sexy
Cancer
Survivor,
by
Kris
Carr
 Eating
Well
for
Optimal
Health,
by
Andrew
Weil
 Institute
for
Integrative
Nutrition