The 5 foods oncologists wish cancer survivors ate more of
After treatment ends, the real rebuild begins. Your body just went through war — and what you eat in recovery can meaningfully affect energy levels, inflammation, and long-term outcomes.
Here are 5 foods that research consistently links to better recovery:
1. Wild-caught salmon — Omega-3s reduce treatment-related inflammation. 2-3 servings/week is the sweet spot.
2. Turmeric (with black pepper) — Curcumin is one of the most studied anti-inflammatory compounds. The piperine in black pepper increases absorption by 2000%.
3. Cruciferous vegetables — Broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts. They contain sulforaphane, which supports the body's detox pathways after chemo.
4. Berries — Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries. Packed with anthocyanins that protect healthy cells from oxidative stress.
5. Bone broth — Gentle on the gut, rich in glycine and collagen. Great for rebuilding the gut lining after treatment.
The hard part is actually cooking all of this when you're exhausted. That's exactly why we built NourishRx — 14 recovery-focused meals delivered to your door every week, so you can focus on healing instead of meal planning.
