I’ve started reading about this treatment as it has been recommended for me . One article firmly stated chocolate , alcohol and coffee were not recommended. Is that what you all understand?? I mean that seems quite drastic if it’s for ten years 😳 Do you think say a wine once a week would be ok? And I just love my one fresh brewed coffee in the morning. What are you doing if you are on this treatment ? I’d really love to hear your advice . Xx

It's quite a reasonable site as far as I can see, but in many cases there are arguments for and against - milk for example. While warning against raw, unhomogenised and full cream milk, it doesn't say anything (as far as I can see) about low fat milk. Which those of us who are conscious of lipids in full cream milk, but worried about bone density, may select. Then again it's an American site, and fat, sugar and salt looms!! Tends towards if there is any doubt at all, avoid. Which may be somewhat alarmist. Avocados for example - if you are feeding rats high volumes of avocado oil, it may cause something, but that does not translate to half an avocado, once a week, in a human.

Sounds good to me, @Marakesh My mantra has always been - everything in moderation, nothing to excess (unless ukulele or kayak fishing!) LOL

Hi there @Marakesh,,,I live in Sydney and my local hospital has a hydrotherapy pool. However, you can only have one block of eight half hour sessions every six months. The time block for me was also difficult, and for just half an hour, it seemed I'd hardly gotten wet, and it was time to get out. My local council has an excellent aquatic centre and one of the indoor pools has a roped off double lane reserved for walking and gentle exercise. So no enthusiastic swimmers doing laps and running me over. I can go whenever I want (during opening hours) and spend as long as I want there. It costs me $8,00 entrance, unlimited time. I have found it to be of great benefit and my core strength has improved +++. Also my range of movement in my shoulders is far greater whilst up to my chin in the warm water.

@Marakesh Coffee, chocolate and alcohol! Life would be sad without those. I still have my cappuccino, chocolate now and again but i have cut my alcohol intake drastically but that was my choice. No one said i had to cut out those delicious morsels. And as Kate said grapefruit is a big no no. But then i found out grapefruit reacts adversely with a lot of medications. If ever in doubt ask your medical team.

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Sister
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7 years ago
Haven't heard anything about any of that @Marakesh. Regarding alcohol, the only thing I know is the guidelines for cancer - no more than 1 standard drink per day (I think) and preferably none at all.
Afraser
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7 years ago
No-one in the medical profession really promotes alcohol! Somewhere between abstinence and very moderate consumption is advocated.but I have been on an AI for over 5 years and no-one has ever mentioned coffee or chocolate. Clearly if you are consuming large amounts of either on a daily basis, it's not likely to do your health much good. But I have never heard that they should be totally avoided.
Marakesh
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7 years ago
That’s so good to hear your experiences . 😊 Thanks for sharing .
I will have an appointment with the BS to go over which one I will be on in a couple of weeks .
LMK74
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7 years ago
I live for my coffee and will never give it up . I haven't heard that before about caffeine and chocolate.
kmakm
Member
7 years ago
Hi Marakesh. The only food/drink that you mustn't consume on Letrozole is grapefruit. There's no issue with coffee, chocolate or alcohol. From where did you get this information?
arpie
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7 years ago
I still have a couple of wines a day - so I guess only time will tell ....

I have a tiny bit of chocolate now & then (not an addict) and have the odd Mocha (not full coffee.)

There are so many sites out there with whacky info ...... you still need quality of life whilst going thru this treatment - so 'in small quantities' should be fine!
Marakesh
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7 years ago
One of the sites was foodforbreastcancer.com
Afraser
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7 years ago
It's quite a reasonable site as far as I can see, but in many cases there are arguments for and against - milk for example. While warning against raw, unhomogenised and full cream milk, it doesn't say anything (as far as I can see) about low fat milk. Which those of us who are conscious of lipids in full cream milk, but worried about bone density, may select. Then again it's an American site, and fat, sugar and salt looms!! Tends towards if there is any doubt at all, avoid. Which may be somewhat alarmist. Avocados for example - if you are feeding rats high volumes of avocado oil, it may cause something, but that does not translate to half an avocado, once a week, in a human.
Marakesh
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7 years ago
Yes I suppose there’s lots of info out there that needs to be sorted through . I was just curious if anyone had been advised to avoid by their doctors and it seems not .
Im in the camp where a coffee each day is part of my lifestyle and I enjoy it. I can manage not having alcohol every night . I just love a champagne and orange with family on weekends though . Plus I love my hot chocolate and the odd chocolate ❤️❤️
Im glad to hear none of these are a particular No no 😀
arpie
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7 years ago
Sounds good to me, @Marakesh

My mantra has always been - everything in moderation, nothing to excess (unless ukulele or kayak fishing!) LOL