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July 30, 2025
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Steven,
There are some good for you foods that don’t allow you to absorb calcium. Spinach and sweet potatoes are some. Don’t eat them at the same time as taking calcium, D3 & K2 supplements. Salty foods, caffeine, carbonation are foods to avoid. Eat lots of organic berries, leafy greens like kale or bok choy, nuts, fish, lean meat. No processed meat. I have organic oatmeal with apples, cinnamon, cloves and ginger for breakfast. Sage, rosemary and thyme are wonderful spices for your dishes. Shop only in the outside aisles of the grocery store, where the produce is.
Paula🌹

July 31, 2025
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My favorites are cruciferous vegetables, broccoli, and cauliflower, cabbage I eat organic spinach. It has iron and potassium. I use butternut squash noodles instead of pasta. I bake sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes. Kroger has organic canned black beans, pinto beans, great northern beans that just need heating up. I make a big salad and keep it handy so I don't eat junk. I eat tomatoes and try to get an apple and an orange each day. I love mushrooms too. 🥰

July 31, 2025
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While there's no single "best" diet for myeloma, focusing on nutrient-dense foods is recommended. The Mediterranean diet pattern has shown promising benefits, emphasizing:

• Plenty of vegetables and fruits
• Legumes (beans, lentils)
• Healthy fats like olive oil and avocados
• Nuts and nut butters
• Fish and lean poultry
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While there's no single "best" diet for myeloma, focusing on nutrient-dense foods is recommended. The Mediterranean diet pattern has shown promising benefits, emphasizing:

• Plenty of vegetables and fruits
• Legumes (beans, lentils)
• Healthy fats like olive oil and avocados
• Nuts and nut butters
• Fish and lean poultry
• Low-fat dairy products If you're experiencing anemia, which is common with myeloma, try incorporating more:

• Iron-rich foods like seafood
• Leafy greens (especially spinach)
• Dried fruits
• Beans

Remember to always discuss dietary changes with your oncology team, as individual needs may vary.

July 30, 2025
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I eat as much of plant based diet as possible. A. Variety of fresh organic fruits and vegetables. I once in a while add fish or shrimp to a recipe

July 31, 2025

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