The Wellness Community

The Wellness Community Nutrition Handbook

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Table Of Contents
Main Page Introduction Nutrition and Cancer - Guidelines The Three Different Stages in a Cycle of Nutrition and Cancer Nutrition During Treatment Specific Chemotherapy Agents and Nutrition Radiation Treatment and Nutrition Other Nutritional Ideas Some Important Reminders Herbs and Surgery Warnings Natural Energy Drinks Immuno-Soup Suggestions for Handling Problems During Treatment for Cancer Suggestions for Eating to Provide Maximum Immunity Dietary Fat/Omega-3 Fatty acids and Cancer Fat Content of Various Foods Digestive Enzymes Explained go

NATURAL ENERGY DRINKS

Many treatments for cancer can leave you feeling depleted of energy. Food may taste bland and uninteresting. Here are some recipes to stimulate your appetite and lift your spirits in a natural way. A garnish of fresh fruit or mint adds appeal.

Fruit Shake
1 cup plain low fat yogurt
1 ripe banana
a few drops vanilla extract
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon coconut (optional)
Blend a few ice cubes for a few minutes in a blender then add the ingredients and blend until smooth. The banana may be replaced with frozen strawberries, raspberries, half a papaya or mango, or a few chunks of pineapple.

Fruit Juice Smoothie
2 cups apple juice
1 ripe banana
½ cup fresh or frozen strawberries or blueberries
½ cup pineapple juice
Combine the ingredients in a blender. Serve chilled.

Energy Drink
Dry Mix:
1 cup peeled almonds
1 cup sesame seeds
2 tablespoons protein powder (protein sources are from soy isolate (from soybeans), whey or casein (milk protein) and/or albumin (egg white).
Combine ingredients in a blender and blend until fine. This mix can be refrigerated for up to two weeks in a sealed jar. Blend with 8 fl oz of chilled Fresh Mix and drink as a meal enhancer or replacement. Use protein powder alone if other ingredients not available.

Fresh Mix:
1 ripe banana
1 cup fruit juice (apple, cranberry, or similar)
½ cup mineral water
honey to taste (optional)
Combine ingredients with 1 tablespoon of the dry mix in a blender. Sip slowly. You can add fresh berries to enhance canned products (Boost, Ensure, etc.).

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