Chhavi Mittal reveals what she eats in a day as she recovers from cancer

Chhavi Mittal, who was diagnosed with breast cancer recently, has been actively sharing tidbits about her treatment and recovery. In her latest YouTube vlog, the actor went on to reveal what she eats in a day, and the nutrition required during cancer treatment.
“What does any cancer recovering patient eat in a day? Well, there’s no common answer to this since this disease can be widely different for people. It depends on the grade, the stage, the treatment, the body type and so much more!” she wrote, advising fellow patients to check with their doctors before following any diet.
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She added that she has devised a diet for herself “after researching a lot and taking into consideration each of my doctors’ advice… also understanding how my body is reacting to radiation and the diet. And I wanna say.. so far so good!”Best of Express PremiumPremiumPremiumPremiumPremium
The first meal or drink of the day is very crucial. As such, Chhavi starts her day drinking tea made of simarouba leaves. “These leaves are supposed to cure cancer and boost immunity in cancer patients. I boil 4-5 leaves in water at night and leave them overnight. In the morning, I strain and drink it,” she said. “After this, I consume a few dry fruits which I soak overnight. Some of these include walnuts, almonds, black raisins and figs.”

For breakfast, she opts for an omelette and bread toasts. “Post breakfast, I’ll eat a mango. Ever since I have been diagnosed with cancer, I feel like I have lost a lot of weight so I need to put on weight,” Chhavi on why she consumes a heavy breakfast.
She revealed the food items she has been asked to completely avoid. “I have been told to completely avoid dairy. But I can drink almond or oat milk (instead of cow or buffalo milk). I have also been told to completely avoid soy until the time radiation therapy goes on, and one month after that. It is advised to avoid sugar as cancer cells feed on sugar.”

One thing that Chhavi has been asked to consume generously is caffeine. “I am really happy I can have coffee,” she said.
Around 12:30 pm, she consumes sugar-free cookies and chocolates. She said, “Snacking is extremely important right now because you can’t starve yourself. It is important to maintain your energy levels.”
Next, she drinks a concoction made of chia seeds, kokum and roasted hemp seeds. “This regulates the acidity and is a coolant for the body. I drink this every day around 12:30-1 pm,” the actor stated.
For lunch, she has bottle gourd, chane ki dal, a stir-fried salad made of broccoli, ba corn and yellow zucchini, a little bit of chicken and ragi rotis. She revealed that she can’t eat anything raw as “when you are undergoing cancer treatment, your body’s immunity is low and you are more prone to infections. To avoid that, it is advised to not eat anything raw”.

“Another thing I consume once in a day is a mixture of beetroot powder, coconut cream, grated coconut and peanut powder. I am trying to eat as many superfoods as possible,” she added.

Adding to the l of food items she has been asked to eat and avoid, Chhavi said, “In non-veg food items, I am allowed to eat fish and chicken, but not red meat. In veg food items, I am not allowed to consume spinach and fenugreek because they counter the effects of radiation.” Further, she is advised against consuming alcohol during the treatment.
As an evening snack, she consumes a banana and sattu laddoos made of desi ghee and dry fruits. “I make sure I drink enough water in a day,” she said.
“For dinner today, I am eating dal, rice and arbi along with a salad made of zucchini and capsicum,” said Chhavi as she concluded her day.
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