Nutrition services for cancer patients in New Orleans
Nutrition is an essential component of cancer treatment. Proper nutrition
is vital because cancer patients often have poor appetites. Touro is dedicated
to helping you make an effort to eat the right kinds of foods. Our team
of doctors, nurses, and nutritionists will help you determine what type
of foods you should be eating, as well as how much of them is right for
you. Eating well means a balanced diet that provides you with all the
nutrients you need to maintain your health during your cancer journey.
Getting a balanced diet of protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals,
and water can help you feel better and stay stronger during your cancer
treatment. Eating well while you’re being treated can help you feel
better, keep your weight up, decrease your risk of infection, maintain
your strength and energy, overcome treatment-related side effects, and
heal and recover from treatment faster.
Knowing you should be eating well and knowing how to eat well are two different
things. People who eat a balanced diet can often cope with the physical
side effects of cancer treatment better than those who don’t. Here
are some helpful tips for maintaining a healthy diet during your cancer
treatment:
After your cancer treatments are completed, you may still experience a
lack of appetite as well as difficulty swallowing or weight loss. For
these reasons, it’s crucial to maintain a healthy diet after your
treatment is finished. A dietitian can assist you in creating a balanced
meal plan. Keep up a healthy diet after treatment by eating plenty of
fruits and vegetables as well as high-fiber foods, reducing your fat intake,
reducing or cutting out alcohol, and limiting salty, smoked, and pickled foods.
To learn more about Touro’s nutritional support or a nutritional
consultation contact Liz Cabrera, RD at
504.668.3753.
Eating a healthy diet after your treatment
