Have meals ready to avoid cooking every day.
Use large plates and take care of the appearance and presentation of the dish.
Serving food on a large plate can give the feeling that there is less food, which can help make it easier to eat. Keep in mind the appearance and presentation of meals, and including a variety of colours, textures and smells will also help to improve acceptance.
Maintain good oral hygiene.
To avoid irritation and discomfort, use non-irritating toothpaste and soft toothbrushes and dental floss. Rinse your mouth with mouthwash.
Set small goals throughout the day.
Even if you have no appetite, it is important to think about the importance of eating. It is not so important how much you eat in one meal, but what you manage to accumulate at the end of the day, and so it is important to set small goals that you can achieve throughout the… Continue reading Set small goals throughout the day.
Have easy-to-eat food on display.
Accessible for snacking; food left in the field of vision may be consumed more frequently: grapes, bananas, tangerines, cherries, strawberries, a bowl of popcorn or a bag of breadsticks (white, wholemeal or with seeds), some biscuits, dried fruit (walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, pine nuts, pistachios, cashews…) or dried fruit (dried apricots, prunes, sultanas, banana, coconut). Also,… Continue reading Have easy-to-eat food on display.
Eat when you feel like it the most.
Take advantage of the time of day when you are most hungry to include the most energetic and nutritious foods.
In case of frequent vomiting:
For the first few hours, do not eat anything, drinking only small sips of fresh water every 10-15 minutes. After four to six hours, the amount of fluid intake (rehydration drinks or isotonic drinks) can be progressively increased. Homemade isotonic drink Mix the juice of two lemons, a tablespoon of honey, a dessert spoon of… Continue reading In case of frequent vomiting:
Increase the consumption of dry foods.
Normally, dry foods are better tolerated. For example, toast, crackers, breadsticks, rice and corn cakes, nuts, banana chips, dried coconut, etc.
Increase the use of ginger and mint.
Ginger and mint can have a calming effect on nausea. Either fresh or powdered, both can be added to herbal teas, ice cubes, jellies, ice cream, popcorn or on top of foods such as bread, salads, pasta or in cooked dishes.