HI everyone I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for food that would be good for keeping high energy levels during their chemo sessions? Thanks so much. Claire X
Probably anything you find palatable and it varies from person to person. Depending on the type of treatment you may find things taste odd or metallic or you may feel nauseous at the thought of certain foods even your favourites. Little and often is better than 3 big meals a day. If you cant eat much you could use nutritional supplements, your hospital can advise on this, the thick milky ones are hard to choke down but if you dilute them with milk and turn them into a milkshake they go down easier. The fruity ones are drinkable but are sometimes better diluted with some cheap fizzy water. Wish you all the best in getting through your treatment. Kim
Thanks so much for the reply. I agree it varies so much from person to person. Yes, I've been talking to a lot of medical people recently and they all said similar things regarding small amounts throughout the day. It's more manageable as well. Milkshakes are a good idea thanks didn't think of that one! I've recently been looking at energy bars - Found one on Live Better With that I think might work :) Thanks for reaching out! Claire
Thanks so much for the reply. I agree it varies so much from person to person. Yes, I've been talking to a lot of medical people recently and they all said similar things regarding small amounts throughout the day. It's more manageable as well. Milkshakes are a good idea thanks didn't think of that one! I've recently been looking at energy bars - Found one on Live Better With that I think might work :) Thanks for reaching out! Claire
