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Diet & Recipes
Cancer Menu Ideas
Throughout cancer treatment and recovery, there will likely be days when you don't feel like eating. But calories, protein and essential nutrients are vital to keeping you strong. The goods news is that when you don't feel like eating, there are many options to turn spoonfuls into servings.
Undergoing Chemotherapy
Morning of chemotherapy
- Oatmeal with BENECALORIE®
- Fruit
- Tea/Coffee
Tip: Get extra protein by adding BENEPROTEIN® to your food or beverage.
Evening of chemotherapy
- Soup and cheese toast or noodles with cheese
- Raisins
- Energy Smoothie
Tip: Remember to drink 6-8 cups of fluid per day. Make RESOURCE® BREEZE one
Tip: Drink plenty of water.
Morning following chemotherapy
- Toast
- Tea with BENEPROTEIN®
- Instant oatmeal breakfast
- Fresh fruit
- Yogurt Pop
Tip: Prepare Yogurt Pop before chemotherapy starts
Lunch 24-hours post-chemotherapy
- Chicken Soup
- Protein Gelatin with Fruit
- Super Tuna Salad
- Water
Tip: Prepare meals in advance and freeze/refrigerate.
Dinner 24-hours post-chemotherapy
- Pasta or Rice
- Perfect Pasta
- Water or RESOURCE® BREEZE
- Pudding
Maintaining Maximum Energy
Breakfast
Lunch
- Yogurt Pops
- Peaches with Peanut Butter Topping
- Energy Smoothie
- Macaroni and cheese
Dinner
- Mashed potatoes and gravy
- Baked chicken
- Salad with BENECALORIE® Dressing
- Protein gelatin
Snack
- Crackers and Cream Cheese Spread
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