NATURAL CANCER CARE

 

NATURAL CANCER CARE

BUDWIG PROTOCOL

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Budwig diet

The Budwig diet involves eating flaxseed (linseed) oil, mixed with cottage cheese and low-fat milk. There is no reliable evidence to show that the Budwig diet can treat or prevent cancer.

Flaxseed oil and cancer. Flaxseed oil is also called linseed oil, and it is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Research shows that omega-3 fatty acids reduce levels of some chemicals in your body that are associated with cancer. They may have a positive impact on cancer cells in your body

What is the Budwig diet?

Johanna Budwig, a German biochemist, developed the Budwig diet in the 1950s. The diet involves eating flaxseed oil mixed with cottage cheese and milk.

Dr Budwig believed in the combination of cottage cheese and flaxseed oil. She thought that it made omega-3 fatty acids more available to body cells. She also believed that the oil could stop cancers from growing.

Flax is a plant grown in many parts of the world. Pressing its seeds produces flaxseed (linseed) oil to use in cooking or as a food supplement. The seeds contain high levels of fibre and many vitamins and minerals. As well as flaxseed and cottage cheese, the Budwig diet is rich in fruit, vegetables and fibre.

HOW TO MAKE

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Therefore, people on the diet eat a mixture of flaxseed oil, cottage cheese, and honey multiple times per day. Typically, this “Budwig mixture” is made by combining cottage cheese and flaxseed oil in a 2:1 ratio, alongside a small amount of honey.

You’re encouraged to eat at least 2 ounces (60 mL) of flaxseed oil and 4 ounces (113 grams) of cottage cheese per day. This concoction should be prepared fresh at each meal and eaten within 20 minutes.

On the Budwig diet, you can’t eat:

 • sugar

 • refined or hydrogenated oils

 • most other dairy products including butter

 • shellfish

 • pork and cold meats

 • refined grains and cereals

 • tea and coffee

Dr Budwig also asked her patients to sunbathe and take walks in nature. They had to do this for 20 minutes a day. She believed that the sun supplied the body with vitamins. The vitamins strengthened the immune system. And she believed that it also helped to balance blood pressure, cholesterol and pH levels in the body.

Variations of the Budwig diet include coffee or water enemas for constipation.

Why people with cancer use it

People with cancer use the Budwig diet because flax seed contains omega-3. Research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids have some effect on cancer cells. The omega-3 reduces the levels of certain chemicals associated with cancer.

Flax seed also contains substances called lignans and phyto estrogens. They have anti-cancer and hormonal effects.

How you have it

The mixture of cottage cheese and flax seed oil is the cornerstone of the Budwig diet.

You make the mixture of cottage cheese, flax seed oil and some low-fat milk. You can have it as part of a muesli made from ground or whole flax seeds. You can also add some fruit, nuts and honey to the seeds.

You have to eat the mixture within 20 minutes of making it.

Sun exposure

Regular exposure to the sun puts you at higher risk of melanoma and other skin cancers. Wear appropriate protection.

Vitamin B12

Plant based foods and vegetarian diets only contain small amounts of Vitamin B12. When following this diet make sure you take a Vitamin B12 supplement to make sure you have enough in your body.

• Foods to eat

• Fruits like apples, bananas, berries, kiwi, mango, oranges, peaches, and plums

• Vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, kale, spinach, and tomatoes

• Legumes like beans, chickpeas, lentils, and peas

• Fruit juice like apple, grape, grapefruit, and pineapple juice

• Nuts and seeds like almonds, chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds, pistachios, and walnuts

• Dairy products like cottage cheese, low-fat cow’s milk

Side effects

Flax seeds

Possible side effects of flaxseed include:

 • frequent bowel movements

 • bloating

 • constipation

 • wind

 • stomach ache

There have also been reports of a few allergic reactions. Taking high doses of flaxseed without enough water can cause bowel blockages (obstruction).

Flaxseed may interact with some medicines. It can stop the absorption of some drugs. That is if you take them with flaxseeds.

Talk to your doctor if you are thinking of trying the Budwig diet. They might tell you not to have it if you have one or more of the following conditions:

 • bowel problems such as inflammatory bowel disease

 • diabetes

 • bleeding disorders

Eating plenty of vegetables and fruit is part of a healthy diet. But restricting your diet might not be right for you. You might not get enough nutrients for your body to work if you avoid certain food groups. You could also lose weight.

You might already be weak and underweight if you have cancer. So, you need to take in more calories than usual to cope with the illness and treatment. Talk to a dietitian before trying any specific diet. Do so particularly if you have lost weight since having cancer or if you have difficulty eating a normal diet.

3-day sample menu

Here is a 3-day sample menu for the Budwig Diet.

Day 1

 • Breakfast: quark with flaxseed oil, fresh fruit, chopped nuts, and honey

 • Lunch: a carrot and beetroot salad with cottage cheese and flaxseed oil dressing

 • Dinner: a vegetable stir-fry with herbed brown rice pilaf

 • Snacks: fresh-pressed juice and cucumbers with hummus

Day 2

 • Breakfast: cottage cheese oatmeal with flaxseed oil, honey, nut butter, and berries

 • Lunch: a cranberry kale salad with cottage cheese and flaxseed oil dressing

 • Dinner: lentils with steamed spinach and buckwheat

 • Snacks: sliced pears and celery with guacamole

Day 3

 • Breakfast: an apple cinnamon quark breakfast bowl with flaxseed oil

 • Lunch: a cucumber tomato salad with cottage cheese and flaxseed oil dressing

 • Dinner: boiled potatoes with garlic-roasted broccoli and chickpeas

 • Snacks: a fruit salad and roasted almonds

The bottom line

Cottage cheese is a curd cheese with a mild flavor and smooth texture.

It’s high in many nutrients, including protein, B vitamins, and minerals like calcium, selenium, and phosphorus.

If you’re looking to lose weight or build muscle, cottage cheese is among the most beneficial foods you can eat.

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