Recipes for Managing Side Effects: Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl
Recipes for Managing Side Effects Series: Smell Aversion Eating during cancer treatment can be difficult, especially if you are experiencing common side effects such as smell aversion. Smell aversions may be caused by chemotherapy and some targeted therapies, certain medications, or a sudden change in taste receptors on your tongue [i]. This may cause a […]
Recipes for Managing Side Effects: Banana Pineapple Smoothie
Recipes for Managing Side Effects Series: Bloating For many cancer patients, bloating is a common and uncomfortable complaint. Bloating is when the belly feels full and tight and it may look swollen [i]. There are several reasons why bloating may occur. These include: Swallowing air [i] Eating or drinking gas-producing foods or drinks [i] Delayed […]
Recipes for Managing Side Effects: Apple Pie Protein Oatmeal
Recipes for Managing Side Effects Series: Acid Reflux Acid reflux is a fairly common and very bothersome side effect that can leave you with not only a reduced desire to eat, but also a bad night’s sleep and a sore throat. For managing acid reflux, there are certain foods that are more likely to trigger […]
Recipes for Chronic Disease Management: “Not Your Carnival” Caramel Apple
Recipes for Managing Chronic Diseases: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (low calorie, low glycemic index), Renal Disease (non-dialysis) Nutritional Content and Health Benefits This sweet and crunchy dessert provides all the nostalgia of a carnival candy apple without the blood sugar spike. Perfect for diabetes management, this recipe is low in calories and relatively low in […]
Recipes for Chronic Disease Management: Baked Fish
Recipes for Managing Chronic Diseases: Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (low carb), Hypertension (low sodium) Nutritional Content and Health Benefits This Mediterranean-inspired dish is bursting with flavor. Even better, the ingredients that make up this recipe have each been shown to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and improve heart health. The cumin, rosemary, and […]
Recipes for Managing Side Effects: Banana Mango Chia Yogurt Pops
Recipes for Managing Side Effects Series: Mouth Sores Mouth sores are common during cancer treatment, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and can make it difficult to enjoy your food. Oftentimes this can make eating completely unappealing, during a time when proper nutrition is needed the most. This may lead to dehydration, unintended weight loss and malnutrition […]
Recipes for Managing Side Effects: Spinach Dal
Recipes for Managing Side Effects Series: Taste Changes or Metallic Taste Changes in taste (dysgeusia) and/or metallic taste in the mouth is a common side effect experienced by individuals receiving cancer treatment [i]. Including foods with a tart taste such as citrus fruits and sorbets, fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, raw mangoes, vinegar based dressings, and […]
Recipes for Managing Side Effects: Spinach Tofu Banana Nice Cream
Recipes for Managing Side Effects Series: Chewing and Swallowing Difficulty Individuals receiving treatment for cancer often experience chewing and swallowing difficulties (also known as dysphagia) as a side effect of radiation therapy or surgery [i, ii]. This can include choking or coughing and mouth dryness, making it difficult and uncomfortable to eat. Choosing liquid or […]
Recipes for Managing Side Effects: Blueberry Bread Pudding
Recipes for Managing Side Effects Series: Fatigue Fatigue is prevalent during and after cancer treatment and has been linked to chronic inflammation [i, ii]. To combat fatigue, it is recommended to include adequate protein, high fiber carbohydrates, and healthy fats in the diet [ii]. This recipe provides a combination of protein and carbohydrates to boost […]
Recipes for Managing Side Effects: Mushroom Tofu Scramble
Recipes for Managing Side Effects Series: Mouth Sores Mouth sores can be a common side effect of treatment. If you have mouth sores, you may be encouraged to eat non-irritating foods that are easy to swallow [i]. To add more variety to your smoothies and soups, try this delicious mushroom tofu scramble recipe! This tender breakfast […]