Cancer survivors may have worse diets than other groups of people. A new study has shown that cancer patients in remission on average had diets higher in sugar, fat, and alcohol. “For at least some cancer survivors, dietary habits can be shaped by the lingering effects of their treatment or the tumors they endured….Survivors may be dealing with altered taste, decreased appetite and fatigue which can all contribute to a lack of ability or interest needed to prepare and eat healthy meals…” While the study did not provide definitive answers or solutions for cancer survivors’ diets, it encouraged mindfulness and a balanced diet to reduce the risk of cancer returning.

Certain fruits and vegetables are considered helpful for vision health. Fruits and vegetables that contain carotenoids assist in improving eyesight as well as other health factors. “In AMD [a problem resulting in vision loss], the central part of the retina, called the macula, deteriorates, causing severe vision loss. Those who ate the most vegetables and fruits high in carotenoids — the yellow, red, orange and dark green pigments found in these foods — were the least likely to develop advanced AMD.” This study can be particularly important for older people, because AMD is the main reason for vision problems in those that are 60 and above. 

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