Sugar, protein and superfoods: How to eat right during cancer treatment

Sugar, protein and superfoods: How to eat right during cancer treatment

Nutrition is an essential part of cancer care, but it is also one of the most misunderstood.  From WhatsApp forwards to well-meaning relatives and viral “healing diets”, patients are often overwhelmed by advice that sounds reassuring but is rarely backed by medical evidence. “As a medical oncologist, I often see patients arrive already fearful of food,” says Dr Sneha Kommineni, Consultant – Medical Oncology, Aster RV Hospital, Bangalore. “Much o…