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Friday, February 26, 2016

Oncofood, the new alternative for cancer patients

Most of those with cancer in the country are women , who are generally cooking at home, "therefore arises Oncofood, thinking of a diet healthy, low - sugar , no preservatives, and in small portions to have better digestion " Oncofood, it is a gastronomic initiative specializing in food suitable for the processes of radiation and chemotherapy for cancer patients.

This was emphasized by Dr. leslie González, medical hematologist graduated from the Central University of Venezuela and promoter of this culinary idea that seeks to become an option for people with these health conditions. "A different and proper nutrition is critical in these situations by the toxicity of treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy, which are often stormy for patients, because they have change and rejection of certain ingredients as well as adaptation problems in feeding," said González . Food attractive and tailored to the needs People with cancer problems present in satiety disorders such as decreased or increased appetite; intolerance to food odors, disturbances in taste, decreased intake or prohibition of citrus. Similarly, most of those suffering from cancer in the country are women, who are generally those who cook at home, "therefore arises Oncofood, thinking of a healthy diet, low sugar, no preservatives, and in small portions they have better digestion "said Leslie Gonzalez. Lots and fair dose Oncofood gaskets have a shape designed so they can be eaten with one hand, "especially when patients are on chemotherapy sessions." Among the products Oncofood offers are the pancitos plant, with a handmade carrot, zucchini and pumpkin, mini cachapitas, 100% corn, not flour and a bit of white cheese inside them also they offer the option of a mini souffle spinach and leek or cheese, "soft and innoloros" zucchini muffins, mini buñuelitos cassava, mini gazpacho with avocado and carrot wheels of bread with butter lentils. These special treats for cancer patients, are prepared by chefs and nutritionists recognized and specialized, as Alex Arcas chef and nutritionist Esther Garcia. Soon, Oncofood extend its healthy menu options with homemade ice cream made without refined sugar and enriched with amino acids that prevent mucositis, "a condition that develops patients undergoing radiotherapy, preventing them from proper nutrition to irritate the throat and respiratory tract" . Leslie Gonzalez, receptivity to this initiative has been very good, "both doctors and patients and families of patients have accepted and seen as timely proposal Oncofood certainly an alternative in oncology nutrition." Oncofood food currently being distributed in some health centers specialized in oncological area of Caracas, however, the distribution can be done by contacting them through their social networks @Oncofood to twitter, facebook and instagram and oncofood @ gmail .com and 04146062920. In this way, Leslie Gonzalez ends stating that Oncofood is a line of "food for all, but focused on patients with cancer and diabetes, or conditions or post-operative intensive post-therapy."

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