When undergoing chemotherapy, the main diet goal is to maintain weight. Krista Maruschak, a registered dietician at the Cleveland Clinic, says that eating six smaller meals a day and packing some extra calories and proteins into these meals when possible can make a big difference. Extra calories doesn’t mean you should have a bag of potato chips with every meal. Things like nuts, dairy products, olive oil, avocados, and hummus are all healthy fats that will do the trick.
How to Maintain a Healthy Diet During Chemotherapy
When undergoing chemotherapy, the main diet goal is to maintain weight. Krista Maruschak, a registered dietician at the Cleveland Clinic, says that eating six smaller meals a day and packing some extra calories and proteins into these meals when possible can make a big difference. Extra calories doesn’t mean you should have a bag of potato chips with every meal. Things like nuts, dairy products, olive oil, avocados, and hummus are all healthy fats that will do the trick.
Learn more about SurvivorNet's rigorous medical review process.
10 Things To Know If You Are Overweight And Young
What Role Do Diet and Exercise Play During Treatment?
Your Chance of Dying from Cancer is Lower Today Than It's Been in 25 Years
Europe Has Banned These Cancer-Linked Food Additives; Should the U.S.?
Does Weed Killer Causes Cancer? We Don't Know, But Buy Organic to Be Safe
FDA Aims to Limit the Number of E-Cigarettes Available to Teens.
SurvivorNetTV.
Hope. Science.
Inspiration.
Discover SNTV Close
SN GUIDES
The First 60
Begin the breast cancer journey with confidence.