People with cancer often need more protein than usual. After surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy, extra protein is usually needed to heal tissues and help fight infection. Good sources of protein include fish, poultry, lean red meat, eggs, low-fat dairy products, nuts and nut butters, dried beans, peas and lentils, and soy foods.
- Cereal (hot or cold)
- Cheese (aged or hard cheese, cottage cheese, cream cheese, and more)
- Cookies.
- Crackers.
- Dips made with cheese, beans, yogurt, or peanut butter.
- Fruit (fresh, frozen, canned, dried)
- Gelatin made with juice, milk, or fruit.
- Granola or trail mix.
What foods should I focus on eating during cancer treatment?
Colorful vegetables and fruits and plant-based foods have many natural health-promoting substances. Try to stay at a healthy weight, and stay physically active. Small weight changes during treatment are normal. Limit or avoid red or processed meats, sugar sweetened beverages and processed foods.
What should you eat before your treatment for cancer?
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What foods should you avoid during chemotherapy?
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What are the best foods to eat during cancer treatment?
- Plain or Fruited yogurt.
- Fresh fruit and cottage cheese.
- Poached egg and toast.
- Toasted bagel with a small amount of peanut butter.
- Cereal and milk (try Lactaid® milk, or Soy milk, if lactose intolerant)
- Chicken rice soup with saltine crackers.
What Should cancer patients eat during chemotherapy?
- Oatmeal. Oatmeal provides numerous nutrients that can help your body during chemo. ...
- Avocado. ...
- Eggs. ...
- Broth. ...
- Almonds and other nuts. ...
- Pumpkin seeds. ...
- Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables. ...
- Homemade smoothies.
What foods should a cancer patient be eating?
What foods should you avoid while on chemotherapy?
- Hot, spicy foods (i.e. hot pepper, curry, Cajun spice mix).
- High fiber foods (i.e. raw fruit and vegetables, coarse whole grains).
- Fatty, greasy, or fried foods.
- Rich desserts.
- Nuts, seeds, or dried fruit.
What is the best drink for cancer patients?
- Bouillon.
- Clear, fat-free broth.
- Clear carbonated beverages.
- Consommé
- Apple/cranberry/grape juice.
- Fruit ices without fruit pieces.
- Fruit ices without milk.
- Fruit punch.
What drinks are good for chemo patients?
What can cancer patients eat for breakfast?
What snacks are good for cancer patients?
- Cereal (hot or cold)
- Cheese (aged or hard cheese, cottage cheese, cream cheese, and more)
- Cookies.
- Crackers.
- Dips made with cheese, beans, yogurt, or peanut butter.
- Fruit (fresh, frozen, canned, dried)
- Gelatin made with juice, milk, or fruit.
- Granola or trail mix.
Are eggs good for cancer patients?
Can you eat salad while on chemo?
Why can't chemo patients have ice?
Can you drink orange juice while on chemo?
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The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
What are the side effects of cancer treatment?
The book's primary focus is on the seven most common eating-related side effects of cancer treatment—nausea, diarrhea, constipation, trouble swallowing, sore mouth, unintentional weight loss, and taste alterations—and the foods that will be acceptable when these side effects occur .
Who is Jeanne Besser?
Jeanne Besser is a former food columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and author of numerous cookbooks, including the American Cancer Society's The Great ...
