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A proper diet can definitely help support his strength and well being during this time
1. High calorie foods :
Cancer treatment can cause muscle loss and weakness
Do it’s important to include enough protein to help
Maintain strength
Lean meat , fish , eggs, tofu , legumes, Greek yogurt,
Cottage cheese, and protein rich smoothie.
2. Nutrients-dense foods :
Cancer treatment can suppress appetite, so it’s
Important to focus on foods that are high in
vitamin
Mineral and healthy fats
Avocados, nuts, olive oils, whole grains ( quinoa,
Oats and brown rice)
3. Small frequenc meals :
Smaller, frequent meals or snacks throughout the day
To make sure get enough calories and nutrients
4. Hydration:
Hydration is key , as a treatment like chemotherapy and
Immunotherapy can sometimes cause dehydration.
Encourage drinking plenty of water, herbal tea, or
Electrolytes
5. Easy to digest foods:
He is dealing with nausea, fatigue or digestive issues
Try softer easy to digest foods
Broths, rice , mashed potatoes, bananas
6. Fruits and vegetables:
Focus on non-acidic fruits
Cooked vegetables may be easier to digest than raw
Ones, especially if he has sensitive stomach
7. Monitors salt and potassium levels:
Depending on your fathers
kidney function, he might
His salt , potassium and other minerals.
8. Supplements:
If he is struggling to meet his nutritional needs through
Food alone , sometimes doctors and dietitian suggest
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