Sometimes eating can be a difficult task, if you are undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and drugs can adversely affect the appetite and digestive system. You may experience nausea, vomiting, changes in taste and smell, difficulty swallowing and chewing, constipation and pain. If you are experiencing these problems, you should take steps to increase your appetite and eat it to be easier.
First, try to make eating a pleasant lunch with friends and family or making eating as comfortable as possible. To add variety to your palate and eating more enjoyable, try new foods or new recipes. If you engage in mild exercise an hour and a half before you eat, it can also help increase your appetite. Of course, you should check with your doctor before beginning any kind of exercise routine. Anti-nausea medication may also be useful if you have vomiting or nausea occurs.
is also helpful if you prepare meals ahead of time, until you feel better and they freeze. These meals can be easily reheated when you are not feeling well. You should also keep snacks on hand to chew when you are feeling well enough to eat. In fact, it is best to eat small meals or snacks frequently throughout the day rather than eating large meals. All the food you buy should be easy to prepare and should be ready to eat. You should also look for foods that are high in calories and protein to help keep your weight on. Even liquids you consume should be high in calories and protein. If you are having a hard time chewing and swallowing, you should puree your food or buy foods that are easy to swallow, such as apples, soup, baby food, pudding, and yogurt.
In addition, there are many, herbs and vitamins that promote breast health.
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