Download Nourish Spotlight: FATIGUE – Quick meals and snacks (PDF) It is important to have adequate nutrition and hydration during cancer treatment but it can be hard to prepare meals and snacks when you are feeling fatigued. Having small meals and snacks throughout the day can be […]
Meals to make ahead
Download Nourish Spotlight: FATIGUE – Meals to make ahead (PDF) Going through treatment for cancer can cause fatigue for many reasons including as a side effect of the treatment itself. When we are feeling tired, eating and preparing food that supports our body can be challenging. Making […]
Tips to save energy
Download Nourish Spotlight: FATIGUE – Tips to save energy (PDF) ✓ MAKE FOOD PREPARATION EASIER. Make sure you have access to food that requires little to no preparation and don’t be afraid to use your microwave. See the other cards on fatigue to find out ways […]
Tips to manage fatigue
Download Nourish Spotlight: FATIGUE – Tips to manage fatigue (PDF) Cancer-related fatigue is different from the regular fatigue everyone experiences from time to time; it is usually more severe, lasts longer, and can make it hard to get through your daily activities. Resting more or doing […]
Snacks and small bites
Download Nourish Spotlight: NAUSEA – Snacks and small bites (PDF) Carrying snacks with you can prevent hunger, which can help you to feel less nauseated. Snacks or small bites also provide some extra calories when you don’t feel like eating. Your eating times and patterns may […]
Tips for fighting nausea
Download Nourish Spotlight: NAUSEA – Tips for fighting nausea (PDF) Nausea is a common side effect of cancer and its treatment. Whether you experience nausea on its own or with vomiting, it is important to tell your healthcare team about it. Nausea can lead to poor nutrition […]
Hydration Tips
Download Nourish Spotlight: NAUSEA – Hydration (PDF) Drinking enough fluids during cancer treatment will help flush out unwanted byproducts and reduce many side effects including nausea and dehydration. BOX 1 HOW TO STAY HYDRATED ✓ Aim for at least 6–8 cups (1.5–2L) of fluids per day. ✓ […]
Tips to ease nausea at breakfast time
Download Nourish Spotlight: NAUSEA – Tips to ease nausea at breakfast time (PDF) For many, mornings can be when nausea feels the most concerning. When morning nausea affects our ability to eat, it can be a slippery slope for losing our appetite as well. ✓ Nibble […]
Be Kind To Your Gut
Science has found that eating more vegetables, fruit, whole grains and legumes while cutting back on red meat and processed foods is good for the GI system, boosts immunity and improves overall health. This way of eating fits with cancer prevention guidelines and the healthy eating recommendations that dietitians have been promoting for years. Health […]
Fibre Fixes
FIBRE, also known as roughage or bulk, is the part of plant food that is not digested or absorbed by the body. Fibre helps improve bowel regularity, feeds the gut’s healthy bacteria and supports absorption of nutrients. Adults need a minimum of 28 grams of fibre every day. That may sound like a lot, but […]