2007-05-12 08:40:39 · 4 answers · asked by lucky 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Check with your doctor. Many teas are diuretics (you lose water). Generally with chemo you need to stay well hydrated. It will help reduce nausea
2007-05-12 11:16:03 · answer #1 · answered by Harmony 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Many people with cancer lose their appetite. Feeling full after eating small amounts and losing interest in food are common. Weight loss often is thought to be normal among people with cancer, but it does not need to happen. Eating more foods that appeal to you and getting the most out of what you eat is important. Here are some ideas that other people have tried and found helpful.
Eat small meals more often.
Keep high-calorie, high-protein snacks available. Snacks like cheese, peanut butter, hard-boiled eggs and yogurt provide plenty of calories and protein.
Avoid fried foods, heavy gravies, or rich sauces.
Between meals, drink nutritious liquids, such as juices, milk shakes, instant breakfast drinks and hot chocolate, rather than water, coffee, or tea.
Take a short walk before meals. Exercising may increase your appetite.
Add extra margarine, mayonnaise, or whipped cream to food. Each tablespoon adds an extra 50 to 140 calories.
Make mealtime a treat -- set a nice table and eat with family or friends.
Try to drink this high-calorie milk shake between meals or before bedtime.
8 ounces (1 cup) whole milk
1 package oChoose other drinks if the strong smells of coffee and tea bother you. f Carnation Instant Breakfast
1 1/2 cups of ice cream
Pour the milk and instant breakfast mix into a blender. Mix with a spoon to dissolve the powder. Add ice cream. Blend. Pour into a large cup.
2007-05-12 16:42:36 · answer #2 · answered by YAHOO_USER__ 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. My diet did not change at all during chemo- 4 years ago...
2007-05-12 16:18:33 · answer #3 · answered by Not so looney afterall 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Drink whatever sounds good to you.
2007-05-14 01:02:19 · answer #4 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋