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While no specific diet has been proven to "starve" myeloma cells, research suggests that certain dietary choices may be beneficial. A plant-based or Mediterranean-style diet that's rich in vegetables, legumes, and healthy fats while limiting red meat and added sugars could be supportive for overall health during treatment.

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While no specific diet has been proven to "starve" myeloma cells, research suggests that certain dietary choices may be beneficial. A plant-based or Mediterranean-style diet that's rich in vegetables, legumes, and healthy fats while limiting red meat and added sugars could be supportive for overall health during treatment.

Some plant compounds show promising potential, including antioxidants (vitamins A, C, and E), ursolic acid from fruits and vegetables, glucosinolates found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, and curcumin from turmeric. However, more research is needed to fully understand their effects on myeloma specifically. Adding fish to your diet and ensuring adequate fiber intake (at least 30 grams daily) may also be beneficial. One MyMyelomaTeam member found success with high-fiber cereal containing probiotics to help manage treatment side effects.

Remember that while no food directly causes or worsens myeloma, focusing on a balanced, nutrient-rich diet can help support your overall health during treatment. Always discuss significant dietary changes with your healthcare team.

May 19, 2025
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Greenss: collards, turnip, spinach, mustard, Bok Choy, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Rappini, green beans, peas, legumes, lentils, dried beans with rice( makes a complete protein) tomatoes and onions and garlic, squash (all types) salads with lots of vegetables! You can add tuna or shredded rotisserie chicken, even sliced roast or steak. Add olives or your favorite pickles, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, these are the recommended vegetables and they recommend keeping the carbohydrate vegetables and Breads to a minimum. Brown rice is preferred with this. Meat is served 2-3 times a week, poultry, lean pork, red meat once a week, ground beef drained of fat after cooking, Fish is recommended to replace red meat. We have salmon, cod, and pollack. Fresh mackerel with the red line removed from the fillet (you have to remove it or else it is way too fishy tasting.)
These are the suggestions from both of my small cookbook phamplets about the proper diet if you have cancer.
Pretty much the Mediterranean diet. “Teece”

May 21, 2025
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I think vegetables are good for you and good fats. Lean meat also

May 19, 2025
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Yes plenty veggies and less carbs.

June 10, 2025
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Got to get recipes now

May 22, 2025

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