When you are being treated for breast cancer, one challenge you may face is finding a way to stay hydrated at a time when plain water may not taste good to you.* Water is essential to life As adults our bodies are approximately 60% water. It is a major part of nearly everything in our body and we cannot survive for long if we are not getting enough water every day. Water regulates our body temperature so we don’t get overheated. It helps metabolize and transport nutrients we get from our food throughout the bloodstream. It also flushes waste out of our system, primarily through ... Read Full Article
Metallic taste causing loss of appetite
When you are undergoing treatment for breast cancer, one of the side effects you may experience is loss of appetite or taste changes. Some people get a "metallic" type taste in their mouth, which can affect the flavor profile of many foods. Sweet might help mask the metallic taste Sometimes sweet will taste better and help you to eat better if you are having side effects from your treatment. Try adding a little sugar to foods and see if it helps. Have you ever eaten a little cranberry relish with your meat or chicken, even if it's not Thanksgiving Day? Try it now -- it might help mask ... Read Full Article
Breakfast for Dinner during Chemotherapy
If you have an upset stomach after a day of chemotherapy, and can't find anything you want to eat, have you ever made "breakfast for dinner"? Foods like pancakes or eggs. You might want to try making something like my banana pancakes recipe for dinner. Often, people find breakfast foods are more appealing than dinner foods, if their stomach is a little queasy and their sense of taste has been affected. Bananas for when you're queasy One advantage of banana pancakes is that they include bananas. Bananas are one of the foods we recommend if you are feeling a little nauseous ... Read Full Article
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