Diet & Nutrition

Cheesy Chicken Millet Bake
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Cheesy Chicken Millet Bake

This millet bake is just as comforting as a traditional chicken and rice casserole, but higher in protein and fiber. The leeks add a rich flavor and the cheese gives it a creamy texture for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
Cauliflower Burgers
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Cauliflower Burgers

These burgers are made from cauliflower and millet, two foods that are high in fiber, making them ideal to relieve constipation if you are undergoing cancer treatment.
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Banana Melon Smoothie

Banana melon smoothies can help head and neck cancer patients who are experiencing mouth pain or swallowing difficulties. This custom recipe was prepared for cancer patients in mind for the Cancer Support Community by a registered dietician certified in oncology nutrition. See the full recipe.
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.