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What's the best nutrition and diet for someone living with myeloma? While there's no single "perfect" diet, there are some well-supported guidelines that can help keep your body strong during treatment.

A plant-based or Mediterranean-style diet is widely recommended. This means focusing on:

- Vegetables and fruits
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What's the best nutrition and diet for someone living with myeloma? While there's no single "perfect" diet, there are some well-supported guidelines that can help keep your body strong during treatment.

A plant-based or Mediterranean-style diet is widely recommended. This means focusing on:

- Vegetables and fruits
- Legumes (beans, lentils)
- Whole grains
- Healthy fats like olive oil
- Fish and poultry over red or processed meats
- Nuts, seeds, and nut butters Some specific foods may offer extra benefits for myeloma. These include:

- Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, Brussels sprouts) — contain compounds that may interact with cancer cells
- Turmeric (curcumin) — shows promise in research, though more studies are needed
- Fish — some research links higher fish consumption to better myeloma outcomes
- High-fiber foods — can help manage treatment side effects like constipation or diarrhea It's equally helpful to know what to limit. Try to reduce or avoid:

- Processed and fried foods
- Red and processed meats (bacon, hot dogs)
- Sugary drinks and sweets
- Refined carbohydrates (white bread, pastries)
- Trans fats (found in margarine and heavily processed foods)

These can increase inflammation and cause blood sugar spikes, which may negatively impact myeloma outcomes. If treatment is affecting your weight — either causing loss or gain — nutrient-dense foods like avocados, yogurt, beans, and fish can help. Vitamin D and calcium are also worth discussing with your care team, as they support bone strength, which is especially important with myeloma.

A MyMyelomaTeam member shared a helpful mindset: "Eat everything in moderation. But more veggies, and yes, get enough protein."

Always check in with your oncologist or a registered dietitian before making big dietary changes — they can tailor advice to your specific treatment plan and needs.

 AI-generated responses are not a substitute for medical advice. These services are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition or disease. Always ask your doctor about specific health concerns.

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