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

RADIATION TREATMENT AND NUTRITION

Radiation may affect your taste buds so that food may taste bitter or you may have a metallic taste in your mouth. Try marinating meats for better flavor. Cold foods may be more palatable than hot. Use herbs such as thyme, tarragon, mint, basil for added flavor. Try adding sauces such as apple sauce, yoghurt dressings, salad dressings to make food more easy to chew. Snack on whey or soy protein powder milk shakes. Ensure or other canned elemental diets are also useful standby's - look for the newer versions suitable for radiation enteritis or other chronic diarrhea situations, e.g. Boost or Resolve. For maximum effects radiation treatment should not be combined with high dose supplements of anti-oxidants (beta carotene, vitamins C and E or glutathione). The amounts found in a normal mixed diet will not interfere with treatment.

To counteract gastrointestinal problems, take additional B complex vitamins as 9 tablets of brewer's yeast per day, or in a supplement. 4 fl oz of Aloe Vera juice can also be a soothing drink. Avoid milk and milk products as lactose intolerance may develop. Yogurt made from a live culture may be tolerated well. Use lactose free milk or whey products to minimize discomfort with dairy products. Ensure and similar meal replacement drinks are lactose free.

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