NOTE:  I am not a doctor but just providing information that I found helpful during my journey.  Before starting or stopping any medicines, changing your diet, etc. CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR.  Your doctor will provide you with the best treatment regime for you and your personal situation.  Thanks – Tracy

Some chemotherapy drugs require you to have a diet that is lower in Folic Acid than normal.  Here is a list of foods that are high in folic acid and should be avoided if you are prescribed one of these drugs.

Legumes:

• Black, kidney, navy, or pinto beans
• Black-eyed peas
• Chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
• Lentils
• Peanuts

Grains:

• Fortified breakfast cereal
• Fortified oatmeal
• Wheat Germ

Fruits:

• Orange
• Orange juice
• Strawberries

Vegetables:

• Asparagus
• Avocado
• Brussel sprouts
• Broccoli or Cauliflower
• Corn
• Green peas
• Okra
• Spinach, Kale or other dark leafy vegetables

Meat:

• Liver

Do not take vitamins or supplements that contain folic acid:

• Prenatal vitamins
• Multiple vitamins
• Folic acid supplements