We means those of us who are post cancer. A new study claims that all of us who get through cancer develop crappy eating habits.
"Cancer survivors are a bit less health conscious in their eating habits, a large U.S. population-based study found.
Compared with the general population, cancer survivors consumed more empty calories in the form of solid fats, alcohol, and added sugars, reported a research team....
In addition, cancer survivors' intake of fiber, vitamin D, and other important nutrients was lower on average than recommended levels, Zhang and colleagues reported in the journal."
Um, first of all I must state that I think I am a relatively good eater. I don't eat a lot of prepared food, I like home made food not premade crap out of the freezer or a can. I like fresh fruit and vegetables.
But, why am I eating healthy to prevent future health issues when I already have them so many? On many levels it doesn't make sense. I do try but then sometimes I wonder why I do. I mean why do I worry about things like cholesterol when one of my other ailments is going to lead to many other issues where cholesterol may end up being so far down the list in impact on my health.
Once you get through cancer many other things become less important. The medications you are given cause so many side effects that healthy eating during chemo is changed to only eating what will stay in your stomach.
A cancer diagnosis changes everything so let's have our cake now and eat it too.
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