I had breast cancer surgery two weeks ago and am preparing for chemotherapy. Can I eat banh chung and banh tet this Tet? (Thanh Hoa, Vinh Long)
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Banh chung and banh tet are made from sticky rice, pork, and green beans wrapped in banana or dong leaves and boiled for 12 hours. This is a traditional dish during the Lunar New Year.
1/8 of a banh chung or a slice of banh tet has the same amount of calories as a full bowl of rice eaten with food. This type of cake is high in energy (calories) and can easily cause weight gain, but the body does not receive many other nutrients such as protein, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Patients should eat a small amount, and can combine it with a little kimchi, pickled onions, and pickled shallots.
Breast cancer patients can eat banh chung and banh tet but should limit their intake. Photo: Freepik
Patients who are being treated with hormonal drugs may gain weight rapidly due to the side effects of the drugs. If they eat too many banh chung and banh tet, the patient's weight gain will be more difficult to control.
Banh chung and banh tet also cause bloating and indigestion, causing you to reduce the amount of food your body needs. Breast cancer patients who are obese should not eat fried banh chung and banh tet because they contain a lot of energy and unhealthy fat.
For patients who have just had breast surgery and whose scars are gradually healing, they should not eat this dish because sticky rice is hot and sticky, which can easily cause the wound to swell and fester. Wounds that take a long time to heal can cause infection, leaving ugly scars and keloids that are unsightly.
During the Lunar New Year as well as daily meals, you should ensure a diverse diet of foods such as meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruits, cereals, cheese, milk... The body has enough nutrients to help strengthen the immune system, reduce fatigue during treatment and recovery after treatment.
MD.CKI Do Anh Tuan
Department of Breast Surgery, Tam Anh General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City
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