During cancer treatment your body often needs extra calories and protein to help you maintain your weight and recover and heal as quickly as possible. Nutritious snacks can help you meet those needs, keep up your strength and energy level, and enhance your feeling of well-being. To make it easier to add snacks to your daily routine, try the following:
- Eat small, nutritious snacks throughout the day.
- Keep a variety of protein-rich snacks on hand that are easy to prepare and eat. These include yogurt, cereal and milk, half a sandwich, a bowl of hearty soup, and cheese and crackers.
- Avoid snacks that may make any treatment-related side effects worse. If you suffer from diarrhea, for example, avoid popcorn and raw fruits and vegetables. If you have a sore throat, avoid dry, coarse snacks and acidic foods.
- If you are able to eat normally and maintain your weight without snacks, then do not include them.
Examples of Nutritious Snacks
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Angel food cake |
Gelatin |
Popcorn, pretzels |
Bread |
Granola |
Puddings, custards |
Cereal -- hot or cold |
Homemade milkshakes and drinks |
Sandwiches |
Cheese |
Ice cream |
Sherbet |
Cookies |
Juices |
Soups -- broth-based or hearty |
Crackers |
Milk |
Sports drinks |
Dips made with cheese, beans, and yogurt |
Muffins |
Vegetables -- raw, cooked |
Eggnog (pasteurized) |
Nuts |
Yogurt -- carton, frozen |
Fruit -- fresh, canned, dried |
Peanut butter |
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