“They’re trying to figure out, ‘Do I have to change everything?'”
But most of them, Dalpiaz notes, are eager to talk about what to eat.
With cancer, “there are so many unknowns.”
For one, many people come into cancer treatment with nutrition problems already, Dalpiaz says.
They might have eating challenges due to cancer itselfor the stress and anxieties it causes.
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And just being treated for cancer can simply make you tiredmaybe too tired to eat on some days.
She’ll often recommend eating smaller, more frequent mealseasier to manage when appetite and energy levels are low.
“Cool temperatures can also feel soothing,” says Dalpiaz.
Be sure todrink plenty of fluidsto prevent dehydration and keep things moving along in your gut.
If you’reexperiencing taste changes, keep an open mind, Dalpiaz recommends.
Try different temperatures or textures to enhance the eating experience.
“It really depends on what symptoms you’re experiencing.”
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