Some of you are following a plant-based diet to keep the disease away and want to make sure you get enough calcium in your diet so your bones and teeth stay strong. This is an example of some of the questions asked during the TNBC Nutrition Program. DM for more questions about it. 

Now, it’s well known that dairy foods get all the credit for providing calcium in the diet…. so here are a few ideas of non-dairy foods to include on your grocery list to help up your calcium intake. 

---

FOODS HIGH IN MAGNESIUM

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and is essential for bone health, nerve and normal muscle function.
Cancer treatment can cause your magnesium levels to become low. If your healthcare provider tells you to increase your magnesium intake, here are a few foods you can easily include in your diet to boost your magnesium levels. 

Does water taste funny since you have been on chemo? Type ‚YES‘ below. 
Can’t keep it down? Need some ideas that don’t include store bought drinks? 

Another trick that worked wonders for me was to add sparkling water to any of these mixes for an uplifting feeling.

Hands-up if you have food cravings
It’s normal to have food cravings during your cancer treatment and thankfully there are some easy swaps that can be made to ease the guilt of eating „fast food“ or „high sugar“ foods.

What swap would you make?

Double tap if you like any of these foods! They are easy to add to your daily diet and have huge benefits in fighting inflammation and cancer.

How about a protein milkshake idea for recovery and a boost in energy?
✔ Pumpkin seed powder for a protein source
✔ Plant milk of your choice for hydration 
✔A frozen banana for energy and a touch of sweetness
✔A little bit of cocoa powder for an antioxidant punch

Comment below if you would add something else to this delicious shake TNBC style

Hands up if you enjoy watermelon! 

At last, it’s watermelon season and guess what, it’s one of the most amazing, tasty, fun, easy to find and to prepare fruit out there. And to top it off, it is packed with so many nutritional benefits! 

🍉 It tastes delicious and is a naturally sweet treat that satisfies your sweet tooth. 

🍉 It fights cancer cells with the amazing phytochemical called lycopene.

🍉 It helps you stay hydrated, which is so important, especially during and after cancer treatment.

---