Navjot Singh Sidhu recently announced that his wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu is medically cancer free after following a strict diet during and after the treatment.

Navjot Kaur was battling stage 4 cancer and was given a 5% chance of survival, Sidhu said at a press conference. “She defeated cancer not because we had money, but because she was disciplined and followed a strict diet,” he said, adding that she was eventually discharged from the hospital after 40 days.

She said that she used to start her day with lemon water, eat raw turmeric and consume apple cider vinegar, neem leaves and basil. Citrus fruits and juices like pumpkin, pomegranate, amla, beetroot and walnut were part of his daily diet.

Sidhu also stressed the importance of fasting and claimed that a diet low in sugar and carbohydrates can kill cancer cells.

Can diet alone help cure cancer?

Experts have acknowledged the role of nutrition in cancer care, but cautioned that diet alone may not be sufficient for cancer recovery.

Dr Mandeep Singh Malhotra, Director of Surgical Oncology at CK, said, “Although diet helps significantly in recovery, it cannot replace conventional cancer treatments like chemotherapy, radiation or surgery. Cancer is multifaceted, with its complex “Targeting the biology requires a combination of therapies.” Birla Hospital, Delhi.

Telling

“It is criminal to impose intermittent fasting or any fasting regimen on cancer patients. It is actually depriving them of the nutrition they need to recover, tolerate the cancer drugs, and prevent infections from killing them.” Takes away. Just starve the cancer cells. Stop this nonsense,” he wrote.

Dr. Malhotra explained that while low-glycemic diets and nutraceuticals may increase treatment effectiveness in glucose-dependent cancers, “they may not apply to others that depend on protein pathways.”

He added, “Claims of dietary interventions as stand-alone treatments are not universally applicable. Patients should combine dietary strategies with evidence-based medical care for optimal outcomes, with close collaboration with healthcare providers ensuring Should do.”

However, diet is important in a patient’s cancer journey as it helps reduce treatment side effects, support immunity, and maintain overall health, ensuring that patients respond better to treatment. Are.

“Patients should adopt a diet rich in protein, healthy fats and low-glycemic carbohydrates to meet energy needs and reduce cancer cell growth. Diet plans should be tailored based on the type and stage of cancer, allowing metabolic Patients should do so to ensure alignment with needs.” Work closely with your oncologist and dietitian for a personalized approach,” said Dr. Malhotra.