Avoid certain sauces, aromatic herbs, hot spices, etc., as they may promote nausea.
Eat soft and low-fat foods and avoid cooking methods or foods that give off a strong smell.
Choose white meats, lean cold meats and ham, or white fish. Avoid cooking foods that generate strong smells and odours, such as fried, sautéed, or grilled foods. Fried foods, apart from giving off a stronger odour that can be unpleasant, are also more difficult to digest and can cause more nausea. Use gentle cooking techniques… Continue reading Eat soft and low-fat foods and avoid cooking methods or foods that give off a strong smell.
Keep well hydrated throughout the day.
Especially on days when vomiting is frequent. Sometimes carbonated drinks can reduce the sensation of nausea (fizzy water, cola, or ginger ale…). Ice lollies and jelly are also a good option to help hydration. Do not drink during meals, as this promotes a feeling of fullness or bloating.
After vomiting, take small sips of liquids.
Approximately 30 minutes later. Carbonated or fizzy drinks are a good option.
Avoid lying down immediately after meals.
After meals, sitting or lying down with the upper part of the body straight for up to an hour may help avoid nausea or vomiting.
Eat meals in ventilated areas.
When eating, it may be useful to leave the window open to let fresh air in or to use a fan to reduce odours and promote a feeling of freshness.
If there is discomfort or nausea, do not force eating.
Breathe deeply and slowly and wait for the discomfort to subside before eating anything.
Adapt the texture of food according to the intensity of mucositis.
When the mucositis is mild, eat soft textured or easy to chew foods (stews, soups, purées, caramel puddings, soft cheeses, ripe and sweet fruits, overcooked and brothy pasta and rice dishes, very tender fish, and meats). Cook foods until they are soft and garnish them with sauces, broths or juices, especially drier foods, to help… Continue reading Adapt the texture of food according to the intensity of mucositis.