Diet & Nutrition

Baked Falafel with Ginger Tzatziki
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Baked Falafel with Ginger Tzatziki

Falafel is a fun and healthy dish, full of nutrition and flavor. This version is baked instead of fried, so it is lower in fat and easier to tolerate for those with digestive issues while they undergo cancer treatment.
Baked Apple Yogurt Parfait
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Baked Apple Yogurt Parfait

Baked apple yogurt parfait may help add calories to your diet if you are a cancer patient in need of increasing your nutritional intake. This recipe was custom prepared for the Cancer Support Community by a registered dietician certified in oncology nutrition as part of our eating well with head and neck cancer series. See the full recipe.
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Avocado Macaroni and Cheese

Avocado macaroni and cheese may help add calories to your diet if you're a cancer patient in need of increasing your nutritional intake. This custom recipe was prepared for the Cancer Support Community by a registered dietician certified in oncology nutrition to help head and neck cancer patients who are experiencing mouth pain. See the complete recipe.
Apple Cinnamon Muffins
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Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Perfect for a light breakfast or mid-morning snack, these muffins are a healthy way to start the day if you are undergoing cancer treatment.
Almond Banana Wheatberry Cereal
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Almond Banana Wheatberry Cereal

Almond banana wheatberry cereal may help head and neck cancer patients who are struggling with mouth pain, nausea or fatigue. This recipe was custom created for the Cancer Support Community by a registered dietician certified in oncology nutrition with cancer patients in mind. See the complete recipe.
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Roasted Cauliflower Soup

This soup has so much to offer a cancer patient – good nutrition, delicious taste, and soothing warmth. Roasting the cauliflower adds a rich flavor, while the potatoes thicken the soup without the use of cream. This soup is ideal for cancer patients experiencing mouth soreness, mouth pain, and/or difficulty chewing or swallowing. Even cancer survivors and caregivers would truly enjoy a big bowl of this soup for dinner or pair a smaller cup with a light sandwich or salad for lunch.
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Read December 19, 2018

Eating Well with Cancer Q&A

Nutrition and its impact on health is a growing concern among adults regardless of health status. For people with cancer, eating well can be critically important during treatment and beyond. With the holidays approaching, we asked clinical nutritionist Michelle Bratton from the University of Arizona Cancer Center for some tips on eating well with cancer:
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Listen July 25, 2018

Nutrition with Head and Neck Cancer

Many people undergoing treatment for cancer face challenges with eating and nutrition, but people facing head and neck cancer and its related treatments face some...
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Listen April 19, 2018

Nutrition and Cancer

Whether you’re in treatment or out, it’s important to make sure you eat foods rich in beneficial nutrients. Yet, it’s not always easy to figure...