Cancer cells absorb dozens of times more nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats) than normal cells for their division and growth. Therefore, it is important to strictly limit foods that cancer cells prefer.
This information comes from the director of Mediram Korean Medicine Hospital, a well-known cancer treatment center in Korea.
119 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
T 02-333-3300 E mediram@naver.com
1st. Sweets (sugar, white rice, flour, excessive fruits)
● Reason: Cancer cells consume glucose 20 times more than normal cells. High blood sugar accelerates cancer cell growth. (Studies show reducing carbohydrates by 40% can slow cancer growth by one-third.)
● Caution foods: Candy, chocolate, ice cream, sugar, ramen and noodles, white rice, bread.
● Guide: Aim for less than 10g of sugar per day. Use onions for sweetness. Limit fruits to those with a GI below 40 (apple, tomato, peach, plum, cherry, etc.). When eating out, bring brown rice separately.
2nd. Milk and Dairy Products
● Reason: Insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) in milk can promote cancer cell growth (especially breast and colon cancer). In the past 50 years, milk consumption in Korea has increased 52 times, closely linked to the world’s highest colon cancer incidence.
● Caution foods: Cheese, yogurt, cream, whey/casein protein, processed milk.
● Guide: Recommend soy-based yogurt instead of regular dairy yogurt.
3rd. Red Meat, Red Fish, Processed Meat
● Reason: Red meat from four-legged animals (beef, pork, lamb) contains high iron in hemoglobin, increasing cancer risk and mortality. Processed meats like ham and spam are classified as Group 1 carcinogens.
● Guide: Protein intake does not need to come from meat—seaweed (38–40% protein), black beans, soybeans provide sufficient plant protein. If meat is necessary, choose white meat (chicken, duck) with lower iron.
4th. Bad Oils (Fried Foods, Common Cooking Oils)
● Reason: Frying oil changes its structure into trans fats. Bad oils harden cell membranes, blocking oxygen—the most critical factor in cancer treatment—from entering cells. Corn oil has too high omega-6, stiffening membranes.
● Caution foods: Fried chicken, pork cutlet, Chinese fried dishes, corn oil, shortening, margarine, commercial animal omega-3 products (may clog blood vessels).
● Alternative: The best oils are cold-pressed (below 39°C) flaxseed oil and perilla oil, both rich in omega-3.
5th. Mouthwash Containing Alcohol (e.g., Garglin)
● Reason: Alcohol (13–25%) in mouthwash kills beneficial oral bacteria (~2,000 species), creating an environment for harmful bacteria. Disrupted oral microbiome can reach lungs via breathing, doubling risk of lung cancer and head & neck cancers (tongue, tonsil).
6th. Microplastics (Triangle Tea Bags, Plastic Bottled Water)
● Reason: Plastic tea bags release billions of micro/nano plastics in hot water. Even paper tea bags are 20–30% plastic-coated. Plastic bottles exposed to sunlight release carcinogens like formaldehyde and acetaldehyde.
● Lifestyle guide:
- Brew loose leaf tea or use gauze tea bags.
- Avoid pouring hot water into paper cups or instant noodle cups (plastic-coated).
- Use stainless tumblers or mugs; avoid plastic lids with heat.
- Order hot delivery food uncooked and cook at home.
- Use ceramic bowls in microwaves; avoid silicone-coated paper foil in air fryers.
7th. Afternoon Coffee and Excessive Caffeine
● Reason: Caffeine suppresses melatonin, the immune hormone that activates at night to kill cancer cells. Coffee increases cortisol (stress hormone), which conflicts with melatonin. Caffeine also triggers glucose release, reducing chemotherapy effectiveness.
● Caution foods: Green tea, black tea, oolong tea, pu-erh tea, energy drinks.
● Guide: If drinking coffee, limit to one mild Americano between 10–12 AM (avoid right after waking). Strictly avoid in the afternoon. Alternatives: caffeine-free rooibos or peppermint tea.
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• 3〜5年間の徹底した玄米菜食：上記7つの禁止食品（白米、肉、赤身魚、甘い物、果物、揚げ物、乳製品、パン、酒）を一切口にしない厳格さが必要。
• 食事比率：玄米（炭水化物）30％＋野菜70％で炭水化物摂取量を半分に。
• 血糖ピークを下げる食事順序：食物繊維豊富な野菜と果物を最初に食べ、次にタンパク質（豆腐、大豆など）、最後に玄米ご飯。食事は30分〜1時間かけてゆっくり。
• 最適な運動タイミング：食後 — 食後30分ゆっくり歩くと大腿筋がブドウ糖を消費し、がん細胞が糖を奪えないようにする。
※ Reference: During chemotherapy and radiation treatment, cancer cells are under strong attack and the body is in a very weakened state. At this time, it is acceptable to slightly relax the diet and consume some foods. This dietary guide should be applied more strictly in daily life and during the recovery period.
