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What foods increase white blood cells?

Our bodies use materials from the protein we eat to make new WBCs. Some sources of quality protein are fish, eggs, poultry, beef, milk, Greek yogurt and beans. If your diet is poor, or you're having trouble eating, you can take a multivitamin or supplement with vitamin B12 and folate.

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This article provided by Caitlyn DeLaney, graduate student in medical nutrition.

White blood cells (WBCs) are a type of blood cell found in your blood and lymph tissues. As part of your immune system, WBCs help fight infections. The medical term for low white blood cell counts is leukopenia.

Chemotherapy and leukopenia

Low WBC counts can occur at different times throughout chemotherapy treatments. The amount of time it takes for WBCs to return to normal varies from patient to patient. Commonly, WBC counts will return to normal after cancer therapy is completed. Most cancer survivors, however, will recover their WBCs much more quickly.

Which diet is best for people with leukopenia?

Currently, research doesn't support specific foods or diets that can increase white blood cells. You don't need to avoid fresh fruit and vegetables, because it hasn't been shown to reduce the number of major infections. However, wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before you eat them to stay safe.

Avoid these foods (to reduce your risk of infection):

Raw meat, eggs and fish

Moldy or expired food

Unwashed fruit and vegetables

Unpasteurized beverages, including fruit and vegetable juice, beer and milk

Unpasteurized honey

If you have leukopenia, be extra cautious to avoid infection.

Practice good hygiene. Use antibacterial soap and warm water and scrub your hands for 15 to 30 seconds Use antibacterial soap and warm water and scrub your hands for 15 to 30 seconds Wash your hands a lot. Wash your hands many times throughout the day, and every time before you prepare or eat food Wash your hands many times throughout the day, and every time before you prepare or eat food Order it well-done. Cook meats completely (beef, chicken, fish and eggs) to kill all bacteria

Why cancer survivors need protein

Good quality protein is important for cancer survivors. Our bodies use materials from the protein we eat to make new WBCs. Some sources of quality protein are fish, eggs, poultry, beef, milk, Greek yogurt and beans. If your diet is poor, or you're having trouble eating, you can take a multivitamin or supplement with vitamin B12 and folate. The body uses vitamin B12 and folate to make WBCs. However, always talk to your doctor or dietitian before taking dietary supplements, because some of these products should not be taken with certain chemotherapy treatments. For nutrition guidance and practical support, get involved with our Cancer Survivorship Program.

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Delicious foods that help you diet? It sounds too good to be true. No doubt: Weight loss comes down to simple math. You have to eat fewer calories than you burn. "Certain foods can help you shed body weight," says Heather Mangieri, RD, a spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, "because they help you feel full longer and help curb cravings." Some even kick up your metabolism. So take this list when you go to the supermarket: Dark chocolate, sausage, nuts, and eggs? They're all on the list. It's about feeling full and satisfied. 1. Beans Inexpensive, filling, and versatile, beans are a great source of protein. Beans are also high in fiber and slow to digest. That means you feel full longer, which may stop you from eating more. 2. Soup Start a meal with a cup of soup, and you may end up eating less. It doesn’t matter if the soup is chunky or pureed, as long as it's broth-based. You want to keep the soup to 100 to 150 calories a serving. So skip the dollops of cream and butter. 3. Dark Chocolate Want to enjoy chocolate between meals? Pick a square or two of dark over the milky version. In one study, chocolate lovers who were given dark chocolate ate 15% less pizza a few hours later than those who had eaten milk chocolate. 4. Pureed Vegetables You can add more veggies to your diet, enjoy your "cheat" foods, and cut back on the calories you’re eating, all at the same time. When Penn State researchers added pureed cauliflower and zucchini to mac and cheese, people seemed to like the dish just as much. But they ate 200 to 350 fewer calories. Those healthy vegetables added low-cal bulk to the tasty dish.

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