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Diet during immunotherapy
My father (Age 59) is undergoing immunotherapy treatment as he diagnosed with lung cancer (Non small cell lung carcinoma).
He lost 16 kg of his weight in 6 months before diagnosis. As present, his weight is 50 kg. Please advice a safe diet plan to gain weight.
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Intake of plenty of vegetables cooked,sprouts and ftuits are the best in every meal.
Millets in the form gruel with vegetables makes a good breakfast meal
Walnuts,almonds,figs powdered and with milk everyday is a good drink.
Milk milkproducts with ginger,turmeric,pepper,cloves,cinnamon will make good immunity drink.
Giloy powder,Tinospora cordifolia is a good immunity booster 1/4 tsf with water everyday once.
Chyavanaprash two tsf once a day is also a good immunity booster in respiratory tract diseases.
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Need more information about him so contact me for coustamized diet plan through practo u will get good results definately.
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Ms. Neha Tushar Gore
Dietitian/Nutritionist
11 yrs exp
Pune
He need small and frequent meals.Diet rich in carbohydrates proteins and healthy fats .To plan a diet I need to take a detailed diet history .
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For personalized diet plan contact me directly on practo or www.nehadietcounsellingfacilitity
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Drink plenty of water 3lit min
Include variety of fruits and vegetables
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Ms. Phebe Vinodhini
Dietitian/Nutritionist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Diet during immunotherapy will depend a lot on the present food tolerance levels ,frequency of consumption ,any existing CO morbidity ,any supplements intake + food preferences at present.
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Depending on the tolerances he can be added foods rich in proteins such as whole Pulses,BEANS, PEAS ,+ whole cereals along vegetables and fruits to increase fiber as well
To be avoided raw vegetables , raw leaves chutney ,dips and raw nuts and sprouts.
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Ms. Shamika Desai
Dietitian/Nutritionist
15 yrs exp
Thane
Try to have whole fruits without skin. Especially yellow orange red. Like papaya pomegranate, Apple, Orange, sweet lime , kiwi can be started. Include turmeric with pepper in the diet you can add in soup or just 1/4 tsp per day can be taken. Bell peppers, tomato, pumpkin, carrots will also improve immunity. Millets can be taken as a source of energy and calcium and iron. Walnuts , almonds, pumpkin seeds, flaxseed, chia seeds can be added as source of omega 3
Consult me on practo online consultation for a personalized diet plan.
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