At OCSRI, we are committed to supporting you every step along the way of your cancer journey – from sharing prevention tips, to delivering advanced treatments, to empowering healthy lifestyle choices. Navigating a cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery requires a comprehensive approach, and a balanced and healthy diet can play a pivotal role in supporting patient well-being.
Take a look at KTUL’s recent segment, featuring Dietician Monica Davis and Susan G. Komen Executive Director Shari Holdman, as they discuss the vital role of nutrition in cancer prevention and recovery and share a delicious, nutritious recipe that can be easily incorporated into your diet.
Patients undergoing cancer treatment can experience symptoms that affect their experience with meals, including nausea, vomiting, taste changes, food aversions and more. However, proper nutrition is more important than ever when undergoing cancer treatment. Smoothies can be an easy and effective way to meet nutritional needs and support overall health, delivering essential calories, healthy fats, hydration, and more. Smoothie recipes can be easily customized (like adding protein powder!) to cater to specific dietary requirements at any stage of treatment. Plus, cool or room-temperature foods are typically easier for patients to tolerate.
See the ingredients in the video’s recipe and how they benefit cancer patients below:
- Kefir – probiotic benefits
- Coconut water – hydration
- Banana – potassium
- Blueberries – antioxidants
- Avocado – healthy, high-fat addition
- Vanilla and maple syrup – sweetness and flavor
- Hemp seeds (topping) – protein and texture
To explore more resources for patients before, during and after treatment, please visit ocsri.org/for-patients/resources/.