A nutritious and balanced diet high in vegetables, fruit, nuts, unrefined cereals, and low in saturated fats and red meat has been linked with increased survival in those diagnosed with breast cancer and better tolerability of medical treatments for breast cancer. Certain chemotherapy drugs cause depletion of certain nutrients from the body, therefore a nutrient rich and balanced diet is imperative to prevent deficiencies.[1] Diets such as the Mediterranean Diet, the DASH diet, anti-inflammatory diets have been associated with improved outcomes and quality of life in patients treated for breast cancer.[2]
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A nutritious and balanced diet that is rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts, and unrefined cereals and low in saturated fats and red meat is associated with increased survival and better treatment tolerability for people with breast cancer. Diets like the Mediterranean Diet and DASH diet have also been associated with improved outcomes and quality of life in this population.