During cancer treatments, the immune system is less efficient. The job of avoiding food-borne illness becomes one of prevention. You can protect yourself by practicing basic safe techniques of food handling at home. Along with this, food preparation methods that maximize nutrient, antioxidant and phytochemical retention add protection. And, of course, the limiting carcinogens in foods or resulting from food preparation is important.
Food preparation plays a big part in food carcinogen exposure.
During cooking and storage, several carcinogenic substances can form. By following the guidelines below, production of carcinogens can be minimized. It is also important to remember that over-nutrition or caloric excess has also been identified as increasing cancer risk. Choosing low fat animal products and avoiding adding extra fats or oils during cooking can help decrease caloric intake and keep your diet safer overall. To Do Open egg cartons before purchasing and avoid cracked or leaking eggs.