Went to a great class last night-lymphedema and nutrition

missrenee

My husband and I attended a class last night for lymphedema and nutrition given by a local dietician who specializes in oncology and lymphedema patients. Here are some important tips she talked about that I wanted to share:

1. Drink tons of water. It helps to break up the protein-rich lymph fluid and move it along better.
2. Obesity/weight gain increases lymphedema or the likelihood of it starting.
3. Eat a lot of plant foods--they help to reduce inflammation.
4. Restrict sodium intake--less than 1500 mg./day (less than 1 teaspoon).
5. Eat whole foods whenever possible--they provide less chemicals, less sodium, more nutrients
6. Use herbs for seasoning in place of butter/oils.
7. Eat small amounts of protein throughout the day (3-4 oz. per meal)
8. Ginger and tumeric are good anti-inflammatory items
9. Eat more omega 3 fats--fatty fish, grass-fed animals, walnuts, eggs

Some of you probably know some of these tips and are following them already. Just wanted to share.

Hugs, Renee

mamolady

Thank you
Awesome information, Thanks Renee.
Cindy

sbmly53

Missrenee,
I'm glad you found that class, I know that you do have problems with lymphodema and I hope this information helps.

It is so hard to change our eating habits, but this sounds doable and reasonable and I know you can do it.

Sue