Foods without sugar to provide energy?
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Ronda Gates, M.S., R.Ph. is an adult development specialist and health promotion educator who develops and delivers programs and products to support lifestyle change.
Marisa Weiss, M.D. is a radiation oncologist specializing in breast cancer and the founder, president, and guiding force behind Breastcancer.org.
Question from KT: I am finding radiation therapy very tiring. What foods can I eat (besides sugar) to perk up my energy?
- Answers —Ronda Gates, M.S., R.Ph.: I would avoid sugar. Energy rich foods come from complex carbohydrates, which are in fresh fruits and vegetables, especially crunchy ones. It is berry season, so take advantage of it. To enhance the energy span, add some non- or low-fat protein, nonfat yogurt, nonfat or low-fat cream cheeses. Hummus, bean dips, nonfat or water packed tuna, peanut butter--we're back to carrots and peanut butter, or celery and peanut butter, a standard at my house!
- Marisa Weiss, M.D., president and founder: Ronda, what are the words to look for in the ingredients that really mean "sugar"?
- Ronda Gates, M.S., R.Ph.: Good question! Most sugar is hidden. Other names for "sugar" that may be contained in "sugarless" products-
- "raw" sugar
- brown sugar
- cane
- confectioner sugar
- corn sweetener
- corn syrup
- dextrin
- dextrose
- fructose
- glucose
- hexitol
- honey
- invert sugar
- levulose
- maltose
- mannitol
- maple syrup
- molasses
- refined sugar
- saccharin
- sorbitol
- sucrose (table sugar)
- turbinado sugar
- xylitol
On Wednesday, July 19, 2000, our Ask-the-Expert Online Conference was called Food for Cancer Recovery. Ronda Gates, M.S., R.Ph. and moderator Marisa Weiss, M.D. answered your questions about nutrition and how it relates to cancer recovery.
The materials presented in these conferences do not necessarily reflect the views of breastcancer.org. A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product or regimen discussed. All readers should verify all information and data before employing any therapies described here.
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